Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1)
2011 Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual M
In Brief ...... 1-1 Storage ...... 4-1 Driving and Operating ...... 9-1 Instrument Panel ...... 1-2 Storage Compartments ...... 4-1 Driving Information ...... 9-2 Initial Drive Information ...... 1-3 Starting and Operating ...... 9-17 Vehicle Features ...... 1-16 Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1 Engine Exhaust ...... 9-24 Performance and Controls ...... 5-1 Automatic Transmission ...... 9-25 Maintenance ...... 1-21 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Manual Transmission ...... 9-29 Indicators ...... 5-7 Brakes ...... 9-30 Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 2-1 Trip Computer...... 5-21 Cruise Control ...... 9-32 Keys and Locks ...... 2-2 Fuel ...... 9-34 Doors ...... 2-7 Lighting ...... 6-1 Exterior Lighting ...... 6-1 Towing...... 9-39 Vehicle Security...... 2-10 Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-40 Exterior Mirrors ...... 2-13 Interior Lighting ...... 6-4 Interior Mirrors ...... 2-14 Lighting Features ...... 6-5 Vehicle Care ...... 10-1 Windows ...... 2-14 Infotainment System ...... 7-1 General Information ...... 10-3 Roof ...... 2-16 Introduction ...... 7-1 Vehicle Checks ...... 10-5 Radio ...... 7-3 Headlamp Aiming ...... 10-30 Seats and Restraints ...... 3-1 Audio Players ...... 7-10 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-31 Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Electrical System ...... 10-36 Front Seats ...... 3-3 Climate Controls ...... 8-1 Wheels and Tires ...... 10-42 Rear Seats ...... 3-6 Climate Control Systems ...... 8-1 Jump Starting ...... 10-70 Safety Belts ...... 3-11 Air Vents ...... 8-4 Towing...... 10-74 Airbag System ...... 3-24 Maintenance ...... 8-5 Appearance Care ...... 10-76 Child Restraints ...... 3-38 Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1)
2011 Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual M
Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 General Information ...... 11-1 Scheduled Maintenance ...... 11-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts ...... 11-6 Maintenance Records ...... 11-9 Technical Data ...... 12-1 Vehicle Identification ...... 12-1 Vehicle Data ...... 12-2 Customer Information ...... 13-1 Customer Information ...... 13-1 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-13 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy...... 13-15 Index ...... i-1 Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1)
Introduction iii
This manual describes features that Canadian Vehicle Owners may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are Propriétaires Canadiens options that you did not purchase or A French language copy of this due to changes subsequent to the manual can be obtained from your printing of this owner manual. dealer or from: Please refer to the purchase The names, logos, emblems, documentation relating to your On peut obtenir un exemplaire de slogans, vehicle model names, and specific vehicle to confirm each of ce guide en français auprès du vehicle body designs appearing in the features found on your vehicle. concessionnaire ou à l'adresse this manual including, but not limited For vehicles first sold in Canada, suivante: to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, substitute the name “General the CHEVROLET Emblem, and Helm, Incorporated Motors of Canada Limited” for AVEO are trademarks and/or P.O. Box 07130 Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it Detroit, MI 48207 service marks of General Motors appears in this manual. LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, 1-800-551-4123 or licensors. Keep this manual in the vehicle for Numéro de poste 6438 de langue quick reference. française www.helminc.com
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iv Introduction
Using this Manual Symbols { WARNING To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and the vehicle, use the Index in the These mean there is something labels that use symbols instead of back of the manual. It is an that could hurt you or other text. Symbols are shown along with alphabetical list of what is in the people. the text describing the operation or manual and the page number information relating to a specific where it can be found. component, control, message, Notice: This means there is gauge, or indicator. something that could result in Danger, Warnings, and property or vehicle damage. This M : This symbol is shown when Cautions would not be covered by the you need to see your owner manual vehicle's warranty. for additional instructions or Warning messages found on vehicle information. labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or * : This symbol is shown when reduce them. you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or Danger indicates a hazard with a information. high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. Warning or Caution indicates a A circle with a slash through it is a hazard that could result in injury or safety symbol which means “Do death. Not,”“Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.” Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1)
Introduction v
Vehicle Symbol Chart " : Charging System * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp Here are some additional symbols I : Cruise Control : : Oil Pressure that may be found on the vehicle } and what they mean. For more B : Engine Coolant Temperature : Power information on the symbol, refer to O : Exterior Lamps / : Remote Vehicle Start the Index. # : Fog Lamps > : Safety Belt Reminders : Airbag Readiness Light 9 . : Fuel Gauge 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor : Air Conditioning # + : Fuses d : Traction Control ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam M : Windshield Washer Fluid g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls Changer or OnStar® j : LATCH System Child $ : Brake System Warning Light Restraints Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1)
vi Introduction
2 NOTES Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1)
In Brief 1-1
Sensing System for Passenger Performance and Maintenance In Brief Airbag ...... 1-9 Tire Pressure Monitor ...... 1-21 Mirror Adjustment ...... 1-10 Engine Oil Life System ...... 1-21 Instrument Panel Steering Wheel Hood Release ...... 1-22 Adjustment ...... 1-11 Driving for Better Fuel Instrument Panel ...... 1-2 Interior Lighting ...... 1-11 Economy ...... 1-22 Initial Drive Information Exterior Lighting ...... 1-11 Roadside Assistance Initial Drive Information ...... 1-3 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-12 Program ...... 1-23 ® Starting the Engine ...... 1-4 Climate Controls ...... 1-13 OnStar ...... 1-24 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmission ...... 1-14 System ...... 1-4 Vehicle Features Door Locks ...... 1-5 Radio(s) ...... 1-16 Liftgate ...... 1-5 Satellite Radio ...... 1-17 Trunk Release ...... 1-6 Portable Audio Devices ...... 1-18 Windows ...... 1-6 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-18 Seat Adjustment ...... 1-7 Cruise Control ...... 1-19 Second Row Seats ...... 1-8 Trip Computer (US Only) . . . . 1-19 Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-8 Power Outlets ...... 1-20 Safety Belts ...... 1-9 Sunroof ...... 1-20 Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1)
1-2 In Brief
Instrument Panel Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1)
In Brief 1-3
A. Air Vents on page 8‑4. H. Horn on page 5‑3. Initial Drive B. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever. I. Infotainment on page 7‑1. Information See Turn and Lane-Change J. Climate Control Systems on Signals on page 6 3. This section provides a brief ‑ page 8‑1. overview about some of the C. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑8. K. Ashtray. See Ashtrays on important features that may or may D. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑7. not be on your specific vehicle. page 5‑3. L. Cupholders on page 4‑1. For more detailed information, refer Rear Window Wiper/Washer on M. Cigarette Lighter. See Cigarette to each of the features which can be page 5 5 (If Equipped). ‑ Lighter on page 5‑6. found later in this owner manual. E. Clock on page 5‑5. N. Hazard Warning Flashers on F. Data Link Connector (DLC) page 6‑3. (Out of View). See Malfunction O. Glove Box on page 4‑1. Indicator Lamp on page 5‑14. G. Hood Release. See Hood on page 10‑6. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1)
1-4 In Brief
Starting the Engine Remote Keyless Entry The vehicle has a (RKE) System Computer-Controlled Cranking The RKE transmitter is used to System. It assists in starting the remotely lock and unlock the doors engine and protects components. from up to 20 m (65 ft) away from If the ignition key is turned to the vehicle. START and then released when the engine begins cranking, the engine will continue cranking for a few seconds or until the engine starts. If the engine does not start and the key is held in START, cranking will be stopped after 15 seconds to Sedan prevent damage. To prevent gear Press K to unlock all of the doors. damage, cranking is not allowed if the engine is running. Engine Press Q to lock all of the doors. cranking can be stopped by turning the ignition key to ACC/ Press V and hold for ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF. See approximately one second to open Starting the Engine on page 9‑19. Hatchback the trunk on the sedan model. Press 3 to sound the panic alarm on the hatchback model. Press any of the buttons on the transmitter to turn off the alarm. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1)
In Brief 1-5
The LED light (A) on the transmitter On vehicles equipped with the flashes when the buttons on the central door unlocking system, lock transmitter are pressed. If the light or unlock all the doors from the does not flash, the transmitter inside using the driver door lock battery needs to be replaced. switch. See Keys on page 2‑2 and Remote For more information see: Keyless Entry (RKE) System . Door Locks on page 2‑5. Operation on page 2‑3. . Central Door Unlocking System Door Locks on page 2‑6. From the outside, lock or unlock the Liftgate door using the key or the Remote The handle is located above the Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, To unlock the liftgate on the right side of the license plate. Pull if equipped. hatchback model from outside the vehicle, use the key in the lock the handle toward you and raise the From the inside, all of the doors can cylinder or use the RKE transmitter, liftgate. be locked and unlocked by pushing if equipped. To lock the liftgate, use the key or or pulling the manual door lock on the RKE transmitter, if equipped. each door. The liftgate can also be locked or unlocked by the central door unlocking system. For more information see Liftgate (Hatchback) on page 2‑9. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1)
1-6 In Brief
Trunk Release For more information see Trunk on Power Windows page 2‑7. Windows Manual Windows Use the window crank to open and close each window. The vehicle may have a release The rear windows do not open fully. button located on the driver door. Press it to open the trunk. For more information see Manual Windows on page 2‑15.
On vehicles with power windows, the switches for all windows are located on the driver door armrest. Each passenger door has a switch for its own window. The ignition must be in ON/RUN to use the power windows. To lower the window, press and hold the switch. To raise the window, lift up on the switch. Release the switch The vehicle may have a trunk when the window reaches the release lever located on the desired level. outboard side of the driver seat. For more information see Power Pull the lever to open the trunk. Windows on page 2‑15. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1)
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Seat Adjustment Seat Height Adjuster Manual Lumbar Manual Seats
Turn the knob on the outboard side Move the adjustment lever on the of the seat to adjust the height of outboard side of the seatback up or To adjust a manual seat: the driver seat cushion. down to one of three positions to 1. Lift the bar under the front of the Turn the knob forward to raise and increase or decrease the lumbar seat to unlock it. rearward to lower. support. The highest position provides the 2. Slide the seat to the desired See Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3 position and release the bar. for more information. most support and the lowest position provides the least support. 3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in See Lumbar Adjustment on place. page 3‑4 for more information. See Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3 for more information. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (8,1)
1-8 In Brief
Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to the upright Head Restraint position: Adjustment 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the The vehicle's front seats have seatback, and the seatback will adjustable head restraints in the return to the upright position. outboard seating positions. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to Do not drive until the head restraints make sure it is locked. for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. See Reclining Seatbacks on To achieve a comfortable seating page 3‑4 for more information. position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary Second Row Seats while keeping the seat and the head The rear seatbacks can be folded restraint height in the proper To recline a manual seatback: down to increase cargo space. position. 1. Lift the lever. For detailed instructions see Rear For more information see Head 2. Move the seatback to the Seats (Sedan) on page 3‑6 or Rear Restraints on page 3‑2. desired position, and then Seats (Hatchback) on page 3‑8. release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked in place. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1)
In Brief 1-9
Safety Belts Sensing System for Passenger Airbag The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat‐mounted side impact airbag (if equipped) United States under certain conditions. The driver airbags are not affected by this. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible, near the clock, located in the center of the instrument panel when the vehicle is started. Canada Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use See Passenger Sensing System on safety belts properly. page 3‑31 for important information. . Safety Belts on page 3‑11. . How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3‑14. . Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑20. . Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑48. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (10,1)
1-10 In Brief
Mirror Adjustment Power Outside Mirrors Interior Mirror Exterior Mirrors Hold the inside rearview mirror in the center to move it for a clearer Manual Outside Mirrors view behind your vehicle. Adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the headlamps behind you. Push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use. See Manual Rearview Mirror on page 2‑14.
The control is on the instrument panel, left of the steering wheel. The ignition must be turned to The controls for the outside manual ON/RUN to adjust the mirrors. mirrors are next to each mirror. 1. Select the mirror by moving the See Manual Mirrors on page 2‑13. selector switch to L for the driver side mirror or R for the passenger side. 2. Press one of the four arrows on the control pad to move the mirror in the desired direction. See Power Mirrors on page 2‑13. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1)
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Steering Wheel Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Adjustment Dome Lamp The vehicle has a dome lamp located in the overhead console. Move the switch to the following positions: ON: The light comes on and stays on. O : The light comes on when a door is opened. The light turns off when all the doors are closed. OFF: The light remains off even Uplevel Shown, Base Similar when a door is opened. The lever on the left side of the The lever is located under the Be sure all doors and trunk lid or steering column operates the steering column, slightly to the left. hatch are completely closed or the exterior lamps. battery may drain. To adjust the steering wheel: 3 : Turns on the headlamps and 1. Pull the lever down. For more information about interior other exterior lamps. lighting, see Dome Lamps on The headlamps automatically turn 2. Move the steering wheel up or page 6‑5 down into a comfortable position. off when the ignition key is turned to LOCK/OFF or ACC/ACCESSORY. 3. Pull the lever up to lock the wheel in place. Do not adjust the tilt lever while driving. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (12,1)
1-12 In Brief
; : Turns on the parking lamps, Windshield Wiper/Washer The lever is located on the right side together with the taillamps, license of the steering column. The ignition plate lamp, and instrument panel must be turned to ON/RUN to lights. operate the windshield wipers. OFF: Turns all the lamps off, HI: Fast wipes. except the Daytime Running LO: Slow wipes. Lamps (DRL). INT: Move to this position for a For more information, see: delayed wiping cycle. Turn the band . Exterior Lamp Controls on on the windshield wiper toward page 6‑1. FAST or SLOW for a shorter or longer delay between wipes. The . Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) wiper speed can only be adjusted on page 6‑2. when the lever is in the INT position. Sedan Shown . Fog Lamps on page 6‑4. OFF: Turns the windshield wipers off.
Hatchback Shown Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1)
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Misting Function Move the lever toward INT for a single wiping cycle. Hold it there until the windshield wipers start; then let go. For several wipes, hold the band toward INT longer. Windshield Washer Pull the windshield washer/wiper lever toward you to spray washer fluid on the windshield. See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑3. For vehicles with a Rear Climate Control System with Heater and Air Conditioning Window Wiper/Washer, see Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 5‑5. A. Temperature Control D. Air Conditioning (A/C) B. Fan Control E. Air Recirculation Climate Controls C. Air Delivery Mode Control F. Rear Window Defogger For vehicles with these climate control systems, the heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled for the vehicle. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (14,1)
1-14 In Brief
Transmission Automatic Transmission Hold Mode If the vehicle's transmission has Hold Mode, you can select this mode to allow the automatic transmission to stay in a specific gear range. Select Hold Mode to help the vehicle maintain traction on slippery road surfaces, such as snow, mud, or ice. Climate Control System with Heater Only
A. Temperature Control D. Rear Window Defogger B. Fan Control E. Outside Air/Recirculation C. Air Delivery Mode Control See Climate Control Systems on page 8‑1. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1)
In Brief 1-15
When Hold Mode is selected in Five-Speed Manual 2 (Second), the transmission will Transmission start in 2 (Second) gear instead of 1 (First), helping to reduce wheel Up‐Shift Light spin when starting out on slippery surface such as snow, mud or ice. Since selecting Hold Mode in D4 (Drive) locks the transmission in 3 (Third), and prevents downshifts to 2 (Second) or 1 (First), acceleration from a stop or near stop on dry Vehicles equipped with a manual pavement will be slower than transmission may have an up-shift Press the HOLD button on the shift expected. Hold Mode should not be light. This light indicates when to lever console to turn on Hold Mode. selected during these situations. shift to the next higher gear for Press the button again to turn off See Automatic Transmission on better fuel economy. Hold Mode, and return to normal page 9‑25. automatic transmission operation. For the best fuel economy, Cold Weather Shifting accelerate slowly and shift when When Hold Mode is selected in the light comes on, if weather, road, D4 (Drive), the transmission is held When operating the vehicle in and traffic conditions allow. in 3 (Third) gear, which locks out severe cold conditions, the D4 (Drive). This allows for engine transmission may be prevented It is normal for the light to go on braking when slowing from higher from shifting into D4 gear until the and off if the accelerator position speeds. transmission fluid has warmed up changes quickly. Ignore the light to its operational temperature. during downshifts. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (16,1)
1-16 In Brief
Reverse Lockout Vehicle Features When the system is on, press and The manual transmission is release O to mute the system. equipped with a lock ring to prevent Radio(s) Press and release O again to turn shifting into R (Reverse). To shift the sound back on. into R (Reverse), press down the clutch pedal, lift up the ring on BAND: Press to choose FM, AM, the shift lever, and shift into or XM™ (if equipped). R (Reverse). Let up on the clutch u SEEK: Press to seek the next pedal slowly while pressing the radio station with a strong signal in accelerator pedal. the selected band. See Manual Transmission on t SEEK: Press to seek the page 9‑29. previous radio station with a strong signal in the selected band. [ TUNE: Press to go to the next station manually. Radio with CD Shown r TUNE: Press to go to the O : Press and release to turn the previous station manually. system on. Press and hold this knob SCAN/AST: Press to scan radio for more than two seconds to turn stations. Press and hold to use the system off. Automatic Store. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1)
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CD/AUX: Press to play a CD when Storing a Favorite Station Satellite Radio listening to the radio. CDP appears A maximum of 36 stations can be on the display when the CD player XM is a satellite radio service programmed as favorites using the has been selected. The CD symbol that is based in the 48 contiguous six pushbuttons positioned below will appear on the display when a United States and 10 Canadian the radio station frequency labels CD is loaded. Press CD/AUX while provinces. XM satellite radio has and by using the radio favorites a CD is playing to pause the CD. a wide variety of programming page button (FAV button). Press the PAUSE flashes on the display. and commercial-free music, FAV button to go through up to six Press CD/AUX again to start playing coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality pages of favorites, each having six the CD. Press CD/AUX to play a CD sound. favorite stations available per page. when listening to the audio contents If Automatic Store is used, then four A fee is required to receive the from another device (AUX mode). pages of favorites are available. XM service. CDP appears on the display when Each page of favorites can contain the CD player has been selected. For more information, refer to: any combination of AM, FM, The CD symbol will appear on the . www.xmradio.com or call or XM (if equipped) stations. display when a CD is loaded. ™ 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.) See Storing a Favorite Station Press to play a CD while a portable “ ” . www.xmradio.ca or call under AM-FM Radio on page 7 3 audio device is playing. Press CD/ ‑ 1-877-438-9677 (Canada) and CD Player on page 7 10. AUX a second time for the system ‑ See “XM Satellite Radio Service” to begin playing audio from the under Satellite Radio on page 7‑6. connected portable audio player. The portable audio device continues playing until it is turned off. For more information about these and other radio features, see Operation on page 7‑2. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (18,1)
1-18 In Brief
Portable Audio Devices Steering Wheel Controls This vehicle may have a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input jack, located on the lower right side of the audio faceplate. External devices such as iPods®, laptop computers, MP3 players, etc. can be connected to the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input jack using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack cable. See “Using the Auxiliary Input Jack” under AM-FM Radio on page 7‑3 Side View of the Volume Control and CD Player on page 7‑10. Front View of the Steering Wheel If the vehicle has this feature, some Controls audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. PWR: Press and release to turn the system on and off. When the system is on, press and release for a short time to mute the system. Press and release again to turn the sound back on. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1)
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+ VOLUME − : Press the Cruise Control Trip Computer (US Only) toggle bar located below the + VOLUME − to adjust the volume. The vehicle may have a trip computer. It provides the driver MODE: Press and release this with driving information such as the button multiple times to cycle driving distance for the remaining through the audio playback options fuel, outside temperature, average that are available on the vehicle. fuel economy, and driving time. SEEK: Press and release to go to The trip computer button is located the next preset station, or CD track. in the lower right area of the Press and hold for a long time to go tachometer. Each time you press to the next AM, FM, or XM station, it, the display cycles through the or to fast forward through CD tracks. available choices. For more information, see Steering See Trip Computer (US Only) on Wheel Controls on page 5‑2. For vehicles with cruise control, the page 5‑21. buttons are located on the right side of the steering wheel. I / O : Press to turn the cruise control on or off. RES+: Press briefly to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed, or press and hold to accelerate. SET−: Press to set the speed or make the vehicle decelerate. See Cruise Control on page 9‑32. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (20,1)
1-20 In Brief
Power Outlets Sunroof To vent the sunroof, open the sunshade and then press and hold Accessory power outlets can be the driver side switch. To close, used to plug in electrical equipment, press the passenger side switch. such as a cell phone or MP3 player. To fully open the sunroof, press and The accessory power outlet is hold the passenger side switch. The located next to the parking brake sunshade will open with the sunroof. on the center console. To close, press the driver side Remove the cover to access and switch. Manually close the replace when not in use. sunshade. The accessory power outlet is See Sunroof on page 2‑16. operational when the ignition is turned to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN. On vehicles with this feature, the See Power Outlets on page 5 5. ‑ switch is on the headliner between the sun visors and can only be operated when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1)
In Brief 1-21
Performance and During cooler conditions, the low tire Engine Oil Life System pressure warning light may appear Maintenance when the vehicle is first started and The engine oil life system calculates then turn off. This may be an early engine oil life based on vehicle use Tire Pressure Monitor indicator that the tire pressures are and displays a change engine oil getting low and the tires need to be light when it is necessary to change This vehicle may have a Tire inflated to the proper pressure. the engine oil and filter. Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS does not replace normal Resetting the Oil Life System monthly tire maintenance. It is the 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN, driver’s responsibility to maintain with the engine off. correct tire pressures. 2. Fully press and release the See Tire Pressure Monitor System accelerator pedal three times on page 10‑50. within five seconds. 3. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF. The TPMS warning light alerts you to a significant loss in pressure of See Engine Oil Life System on one of the vehicle's tires. If the page 10‑12. warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑12. The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (22,1)
1-22 In Brief
Hood Release Driving for Better Fuel To open the hood: Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. . Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. . Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. 3. Lift the hood and securely place . Avoid idling the engine for long the hood prop into the slot on periods of time. the inner fender. . When road and weather See Hood on page 10‑6. conditions are appropriate, use 1. Pull the hood release handle cruise control. inside the vehicle. It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel. 2. At the front of the vehicle, lift up on the secondary hood release lever, located under the front center of the vehicle. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1)
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. Always follow posted speed Roadside Assistance Online Owner Center limits or drive more slowly when conditions require. Program The Online Owner Center is a complimentary service that includes . Keep vehicle tires properly U.S.: 1-800-243-8872 online service reminders, vehicle inflated. TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 maintenance tips, online owner . manual, special privileges, Combine several trips into a Canada: 1-800-268-6800 single trip. and more. As the owner of a new Chevrolet, . Sign up today at: Replace the vehicle's tires with you are automatically enrolled in the www.chevyownercenter.com the same TPC Spec number Roadside Assistance program. molded into the tire's sidewall (U.S.) or www.gm.ca (Canada). near the size. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13‑6 for more information. . Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. Roadside Assistance and OnStar If you have an active OnStar subscription, press the Q button and the current GPS location will be sent to an OnStar advisor who will assess your problem, contact Roadside Assistance, and relay your exact location to get the help you need. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (24,1)
1-24 In Brief
OnStar® How OnStar Service Works visit www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada), contact Q : Push this blue button to OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR connect to a specially trained (1 888 466 7827) or TTY OnStar Advisor to verify your ‐ ‐ ‐ account information and to answer 1‐877‐248‐2080, or press Q to questions. speak with an OnStar advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. ] : Push this red emergency button to get priority help from For a full description of OnStar For vehicles with an active OnStar specially trained OnStar emergency services and system limitations, subscription, OnStar uses several advisors. see the OnStar Owner's Guide in innovative technologies and live the glove box. X : Push this button for hands‐free, advisors to provide a wide range voice‐activated calling and to give OnStar service is subject to the of safety, security, navigation, voice commands for Hands‐Free OnStar terms and conditions diagnostics, and calling services. Calling. included in the OnStar Subscriber Information. Automatic Crash Response Automatic Crash Response, OnStar service requires wireless In a crash, built‐in sensors can Emergency Services, Crisis automatically alert an OnStar Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, communication networks and the advisor who is immediately Vehicle Diagnostics, Remote Door Global Positioning System (GPS) connected to the vehicle to Unlock, Roadside Assistance, and satellite network. Not all OnStar see if you need help. Hands‐Free Calling are available services are available everywhere on most vehicles. Not all OnStar or on all vehicles at all times. services are available on all vehicles. For more information see the OnStar Owner's Guide or Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1)
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OnStar service can’t work unless If you try to add, connect, or modify Your Responsibility your vehicle is in a place where any equipment or software in your Increase the volume of the radio if OnStar has an agreement with a vehicle, OnStar service may not the OnStar advisor cannot be heard. wireless service provider for service work. Other problems OnStar can’t in that area, and the wireless control may prevent service to you, If the light next to the OnStar service provider has coverage, such as hills, tall buildings, tunnels, buttons is red, the system may not network capacity, reception, and weather, electrical system design be functioning properly. Push the technology compatible with OnStar's and architecture of your vehicle, Q button and request a vehicle service. Service involving location damage to important parts of your diagnostic. If the light appears clear information about your vehicle can’t vehicle in a crash, or wireless phone (no light appears), your OnStar work unless GPS signals are network congestion or jamming. subscription has expired and all services have been deactivated. available, unobstructed, and See Radio Frequency Statement on compatible with the OnStar page 13‑16 for information Push the Q button to confirm that hardware. The vehicle has to have regarding Part 15 of the Federal the OnStar equipment is active. a working electrical system and Communications Commission (FCC) adequate battery power for the rules and Industry Canada OnStar equipment to operate. Standards RSS-210/220/310. OnStar service may not work if the OnStar equipment isn’t properly installed or you haven’t maintained it and your vehicle is in good working order and in compliance with all government regulations. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (26,1)
1-26 In Brief
2 NOTES Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1)
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1
Doors Interior Mirrors Keys, Doors and Trunk ...... 2-7 Manual Rearview Mirror ...... 2-14 Liftgate (Hatchback) ...... 2-9 Windows Windows Vehicle Security Windows ...... 2-14 Keys and Locks Vehicle Security ...... 2-10 Manual Windows ...... 2-15 Anti-Theft Alarm System . . . . . 2-10 Power Windows ...... 2-15 Keys ...... 2-2 Immobilizer ...... 2-12 Sun Visors ...... 2-16 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Immobilizer Operation ...... 2-12 System ...... 2-3 Roof Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Exterior Mirrors Sunroof ...... 2-16 System Operation ...... 2-3 Convex Mirrors ...... 2-13 Door Locks ...... 2-5 Manual Mirrors ...... 2-13 Central Door Unlocking Power Mirrors ...... 2-13 System ...... 2-6 Heated Mirrors ...... 2-14 Door Ajar Reminder ...... 2-6 Safety Locks ...... 2-6 Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1)
2-2 Keys, Doors and Windows
Keys and Locks Your vehicle may have an electronic immobilizer designed to protect your car against theft. If so, only keys Keys with the correct electronic code can be used to start the vehicle. See { WARNING Immobilizer Operation on page 2‑12 for additional information. If a Leaving children in a vehicle with replacement key or an additional the ignition key is dangerous for key is needed, it must be purchased many reasons. Children or others from your dealer or certified could be badly injured or even locksmith. killed. They could operate the Notice: If the keys get locked in power windows or other controls The key can be used for the ignition, the vehicle, it may have to be or even make the vehicle move. doors, and all other locks. damaged to get them out. Always The windows will function with the carry a spare key. keys in the ignition and children The key has a key code tag that the could be seriously injured or killed dealer or qualified locksmith can In an emergency, contact Roadside Assistance. See Roadside if caught in the path of a closing use to make new keys. Store this Assistance Program on page 13 6 window. Do not leave the keys in information in a safe place, not in ‑ for more information. a vehicle with children. your vehicle. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1)
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System (RKE) System Operation See Radio Frequency Statement on The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) page 13‑16 for information transmitter functions work up to regarding Part 15 of the Federal 20 m (65 ft) away from the vehicle. Communications Commission (FCC) There are other conditions which rules and Industry Canada can affect the performance of the Standards RSS-210/220/310. transmitter. See Remote Keyless If there is a decrease in the RKE Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑3. operating range:
. Check the distance. The Sedan transmitter may be too far from the vehicle. The following functions may be available if the vehicle has RKE: . Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be Q (Lock): Press to lock all of the blocking the signal. doors. If all of the doors and the trunk or liftgate are closed, the . Check the transmitter's battery. hazard lamps flash once and the See Battery Replacement later “ ” horn will sound to indicate that in this section. locking has occurred and the . If the transmitter is still not theft-deterrent system is active. working correctly, see your Hatchback dealer or a qualified technician for service. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1)
2-4 Keys, Doors and Windows
K (Unlock): Press to unlock Programming Transmitters to To replace the battery: all of the doors. The hazard the Vehicle 1. Remove the screw from the back lamps flash twice to indicate that Only RKE transmitters programmed of the cover and open the cover unlocking has occurred and that to the vehicle will work. If a of the transmitter. the theft-deterrent system is transmitter is lost or stolen, a deactivated. If the doors are not 2. Pull the transmitter out of the replacement can be purchased and cover and carefully turn the opened within 30 seconds, the programmed through your dealer. doors will lock again. circle cover of the transmitter When the replacement transmitter unit toward open. 3 (Panic) (Hatchback): Press to is programmed to the vehicle, all sound the panic alarm. The hazard remaining transmitters must also be 3. Remove the battery. lamps will flash and the panic alarm programmed. Any lost or stolen 4. Insert the new battery, positive will stay on for about 30 seconds. transmitters no longer work once side facing up. Press any of the buttons on the the new transmitter is programmed. Use one three-volt, CR1620, transmitter to turn off the alarm. Each vehicle can have up to or equivalent, type battery. five transmitters programmed to it. V (Remote Trunk Release) 5. Turn the circle cover of the (Sedan): Press and hold for Battery Replacement transmitter unit toward close and approximately one second to open put the transmitter unit in the the trunk. Replace the battery if the LED on cover. the transmitter does not flash when The LED light (A) on the transmitter you press the buttons. 6. Put the two halves back together flashes when the buttons on the and replace the screw. Make transmitter are pressed. If the light Notice: When replacing the sure the cover is on tightly, so battery, do not touch any of the does not flash, see “Battery water will not get in. circuitry on the transmitter. Static Replacement” in this section. from your body could damage the 7. Test the transmitter operation. The buttons do not operate and the transmitter. theft-deterrent system does not activate if the key is in the ignition. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1)
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-5
Door Locks There are several ways to lock and WARNING (Continued) unlock the vehicle. { WARNING From the outside, use your key or . Young children who get into the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Unlocked doors can be unlocked vehicles may be transmitter. See Remote Keyless dangerous. unable to get out. A child can Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2 3. . Passengers, especially be overcome by extreme heat ‑ children, can easily open and can suffer permanent To manually unlock the front the doors and fall out of a injuries or even death from doors from the outside, insert the moving vehicle. When a door heat stroke. Always lock the key and turn it counterclockwise. is locked, the handle will not vehicle whenever leaving it. To manually lock the doors, insert open it. The chance of being . Outsiders can easily enter the key and turn it clockwise. thrown out of the vehicle in through an unlocked door All doors, except for the driver door, a crash is increased if the when you slow down or stop can be locked by pushing down the doors are not locked. So, all the vehicle. Locking the doors manual door lock and then closing passengers should wear can help prevent this from the door. On vehicles with power safety belts properly and the happening. locks, the driver door can only by doors should be locked locked from the outside by using the whenever the vehicle is key or the optional RKE transmitter. driven. From the inside, all of the doors can (Continued) be locked and unlocked by pushing or pulling the manual door lock located on each door. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1)
2-6 Keys, Doors and Windows
Central Door Unlocking Safety Locks Using the Safety Locks System 1. Move the lever up to lock. The vehicle may be equipped with 2. Close the door. the central door unlocking system. 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to the This system is activated from the other rear door lock. driver door. Notice: Pulling the inside door From the outside, lock or unlock all handle while the rear door the doors by using either the key or security locks are engaged could the RKE transmitter, if equipped. damage your vehicle. Do not pull From the inside, lock or unlock all the inside door handle while the the doors by using the driver door rear door security locks are lock switch. engaged. Door Ajar Reminder The rear doors on the vehicle The vehicle has safety locks on cannot be opened from the inside each rear door that prevent while this feature is in use. passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside.
If one of the doors, trunk, or liftgate is not closed properly while the ignition is on, the door ajar light on the instrument panel comes on and stays on until the doors are closed. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1)
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-7
Opening a Rear Door When the Doors Safety Lock is On WARNING (Continued) 1. Unlock the door from the inside. Trunk . Adjust the Climate Control 2. Open the door from the outside. system to a setting that { WARNING brings in only outside air and If you do not cancel the safety lock, set the fan speed to the adults or older children who ride in Exhaust gases can enter the highest setting. See Climate the rear will not be able to open the Control System in the Index. rear door from the inside. vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with . If the vehicle is equipped with Canceling the Safety Locks any objects that pass through the a power liftgate, disable the 1. Unlock the door from the inside seal between the body and the power liftgate function. and open the door from the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine For more information about outside. exhaust contains Carbon carbon monoxide, see Engine Monoxide (CO) which cannot be 2. Move the lever down to unlock. Exhaust on page 9‑24. seen or smelled. It can cause 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to the unconsciousness and even death. other rear door lock. To open the trunk on a sedan from If the vehicle must be driven with outside of the vehicle, insert the key The rear door locks can now be the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open: into the lock cylinder and turn the locked and unlocked normally. . Close all of the windows. key clockwise or use the RKE transmitter, if equipped. See Remote . Fully open the air outlets on Keyless Entry (RKE) System or under the instrument Operation on page 2‑3. panel. (Continued) Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (8,1)
2-8 Keys, Doors and Windows
Remote Trunk Release The emergency trunk release handle is only intended to aid a This feature allows the trunk to be person trapped in a latched trunk, opened from inside the vehicle. The enabling them to open the trunk vehicle may have either a release from the inside. button or a release lever.
The vehicle may have a release The vehicle may have a trunk button on the driver door. Press it to release lever on the outboard side open the trunk. of the driver seat. Pull the lever to open the trunk. When closing the trunk, close from the center to ensure that it fully latches. There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle on Emergency Trunk Release the underside of the trunk lid. This Handle handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release handle Notice: Do not use the down to open the trunk from the emergency trunk release handle inside. as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1)
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-9
Liftgate (Hatchback) To unlock the liftgate on a WARNING (Continued) hatchback from outside of the vehicle, insert the key in the lock { WARNING . Adjust the Climate Control cylinder and turn it counterclockwise Exhaust gases can enter the system to a setting that or use the RKE transmitter, if equipped. vehicle if it is driven with the brings in only outside air and liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with set the fan speed to the any objects that pass through the highest setting. See Climate seal between the body and the Control System in the Index. trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine . If the vehicle is equipped with exhaust contains Carbon a power liftgate, disable the Monoxide (CO) which cannot be power liftgate function. seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine If the vehicle must be driven with Exhaust on page 9‑24. the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open: . Close all of the windows.
. Fully open the air outlets on The handle is above the right side of or under the instrument the license plate. Pull the handle panel. toward you and raise the liftgate. (Continued) Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (10,1)
2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows
When closing the liftgate, close from Vehicle Security 2. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF and the center to ensure that it fully remove the key from the ignition. This vehicle has theft-deterrent latches. If the key is inserted in the features; however, they do not make To lock the liftgate, insert the key ignition, the transmitter will not it impossible to steal. into the lock cylinder and turn it arm the theft-deterrent system. clockwise or use the RKE Anti-Theft Alarm System 3. Lock the doors by pressing the transmitter, if equipped. lock button on the RKE The liftgate can also be locked or Your vehicle may have a content transmitter. unlocked by the central door theft-deterrent system. . The LED light on the unlocking system or RKE The theft-deterrent system will not transmitter will flash once. transmitter, if equipped. See arm when you lock the doors using Central Door Unlocking System on the key or the manual door lock. . All of the doors will lock. page 2‑6 and Remote Keyless Entry It arms only when you use the . The hazard warning lamps (RKE) System Operation on Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) will flash once and the horn page 2‑3. transmitter. will sound. Arming the System . The security light will flash continuously to indicate that To arm the system, do the following: the theft-deterrent system is 1. Close the doors, the windows, armed. The security light is the hood, and the trunk or located on the center of the liftgate. instrument panel near the Make sure that the windows are clock. closed, as the system can be armed even if the windows are open. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1)
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-11
To avoid activating the alarm by Disarming the System How the System Alarm is accident, do one of the following: To disarm the system, do one of the Activated . Unlock the driver or passenger following: If a door or the trunk or liftgate is front door using the key. . Unlock the driver or passenger opened without using the key or the . Press the unlock button on the front door using the key. RKE transmitter, the horn will sound RKE transmitter. and the lamps will flash for up to . Press the unlock button on the 30 seconds. Unlocking a door any other way will RKE transmitter. activate the alarm when a door or How to Turn Off the System The LED light on the the trunk or liftgate is opened. ‐ transmitter will flash once. Alarm If you do not want to arm the If the system alarm is active, it can ‐ All of the doors will unlock. theft-deterrent system, lock the be deactivated using one of the vehicle using the key or the manual ‐ The hazard warning lamps will following methods: door locks. flash twice. . Press one of the buttons on the If the door is not opened or if the RKE transmitter. engine is not started within . 30 seconds after disarming the Unlock the driver or passenger system using the transmitter, all of front door using the key. the doors will automatically lock and Otherwise, the alarm will the theft-deterrent mode will re-arm. automatically stop after 30 seconds. The system will then lock the doors and re-arm the theft-deterrent system. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (12,1)
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How to Detect a Tamper The system is automatically armed See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on Condition when the key is removed from page 10‑36. If the engine still does the ignition. You do not have to not start with the other key, your If the hazard warning lamps manually arm or disarm the system. vehicle needs service. If the vehicle flash once when you press the lock does start, the first key may be button on the RKE transmitter, the The vehicle has a special key that works with the theft-deterrent faulty. See your dealer who can theft-deterrent system alarm was have a new key made. activated while you were away. system. There is a transponder in the key head that is electronically Up to 10 keys may be programmed Immobilizer coded. The correct key will start the for the vehicle. If you lose or vehicle. An invalid key immobilizes damage your keys, only a dealer See Radio Frequency Statement on the engine. If the key is ever can have new keys made. page 13‑16 for information damaged, you may not be able to If you are ever driving and the regarding Part 15 of the Federal start the vehicle. Communications Commission (FCC) security light comes on and stays rules and Industry Canada When trying to start the vehicle, on, you will be able to restart Standards RSS-210/220/310. if the engine does not start and the the engine if you turn it off. The security light flashes or comes on, theft-deterrent system, however, is there may be a problem with the not working properly and must be Immobilizer Operation theft-deterrent system. Turn the serviced by your dealer. Your The vehicle may have a passive ignition off and try again. vehicle is not protected by the theft-deterrent system. If the engine still does not start, and theft-deterrent system at this time. The immobilizer system prevents the key appears to be undamaged, In an emergency, contact Roadside the vehicle from being started by an try another key. At this time, you Assistance. See Roadside unauthorized person by isolating the may also want to check the fuse. Assistance Program on page 13‑6. power supply to the ignition system, the fuel pump, and the fuel injectors. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1)
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13
Exterior Mirrors Manual Mirrors Power Mirrors Convex Mirrors
{ WARNING
A convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on the right. Check the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. The controls for the outside manual The control is on the instrument mirrors are next to each mirror. panel, left of the steering wheel. The passenger side mirror is convex shaped. A convex mirror's surface is Manually fold the mirrors inward The ignition must be turned to curved so more can be seen from to prevent damage when going ON/RUN to adjust the mirrors. the driver seat. through an automatic car wash. To fold, pull the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward to return it to the original position. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (14,1)
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To adjust the mirrors: Interior Mirrors Windows 1. Select the mirror you want to adjust by moving the selector Manual Rearview Mirror { WARNING switch to L for the driver side Hold the inside rearview mirror in mirror or R for the passenger Leaving children, helpless adults, the center to move it for a clearer side mirror. or pets in a vehicle with the view behind your vehicle. Adjust windows closed is dangerous. 2. Press one of the four arrows on the mirror to avoid glare from the the control pad to move the headlamps behind you. Push the They can be overcome by mirror in the desired direction. tab forward for daytime use and pull the extreme heat and suffer Manually fold the mirrors inward it for nighttime use. permanent injuries or even death to prevent damage when going from heat stroke. Never leave a through an automatic car wash. child, a helpless adult, or a pet To fold, pull the mirror toward the alone in a vehicle, especially with vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to the windows closed in warm or return it to its original position. hot weather. Heated Mirrors For vehicles with this feature: < (Rear Window Defogger): Press to heat the mirrors. See “Rear Window and Outside Mirror Defogger” under Climate Control Systems on page 8‑1 for more information. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1)
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15
Power Windows
{ WARNING
Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function and they The vehicle aerodynamics are could be seriously injured or killed On vehicles with power windows, designed to improve fuel economy if caught in the path of a closing the switches are on the driver door. performance. This may result in a window. Do not leave keys in a In addition, each passenger door pulsing sound when either rear vehicle with children. has a switch for its own window. window is down and the front When there are children in the The ignition must be turned to ON/ windows are up. To reduce the RUN to use the power windows. rear seat use the window lockout sound, open either a front window To lower the window, press and hold button to prevent unintentional or the sunroof (if equipped). the switch. To raise the window, lift operation of the windows. up on the switch. Release the Manual Windows switch when the window reaches Use the window crank to open and the desired level. close each window. The rear windows do not open fully. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (16,1)
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Window Lockout Sun Visors Roof To block out glare, swing down the sun visors. You can also remove Sunroof them from the center mount and swing them to the side. Visor Vanity Mirror Vanity mirrors are on the back of the sun visors. Swing down the sun visor to expose the vanity mirror.
The window lockout is with the driver power window switches. Press the lockout button to disable On vehicles with this feature, the the rear window switches. The switch is on the headliner between driver can still operate all of the the sun visors. windows with the lockout on. Press the lockout button again to return to normal window operation. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1)
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-17
The sunroof only operates when the To fully open the sunroof, press and ignition is turned to ON/RUN. The hold the passenger side of the sunroof can be opened to a vent switch. The sunshade opens with position or it can be opened all of the sunroof. To close the sunroof, the way. press and hold the driver side of the To open the sunroof to the vent switch. The sunroof will stop if the position, open the sunshade. Then switch is released during operation. press and hold the driver side of the Close the sunshade manually. switch. To close the sunroof, press In both the vent and fully open and hold the passenger side of the positions, the air flow can be switch until the sunroof reaches the adjusted by pushing and holding the desired position. switch until the sunroof moves to the desired position. Dirt and debris may collect on the The sunroof cannot be opened or sunroof seal or in the tracks. This closed if the vehicle has an could cause an issue with sunroof electrical failure. operation, noise, or plugging of the water drainage system. Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and roof sealing area using a clean cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not remove grease from sunroof. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (18,1)
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2 NOTES Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1)
Seats and Restraints 3-1
Airbag System Child Restraints Seats and Airbag System ...... 3-24 Older Children ...... 3-38 Restraints Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . 3-26 Infants and Young When Should an Airbag Children ...... 3-41 Inflate? ...... 3-28 Child Restraint Systems . . . . . 3-43 Head Restraints What Makes an Airbag Where to Put the Restraint . . . 3-46 Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Inflate? ...... 3-29 Lower Anchors and Tethers How Does an Airbag for Children (LATCH Front Seats Restrain? ...... 3-29 System) ...... 3-48 Seat Adjustment ...... 3-3 What Will You See After an Replacing LATCH System Lumbar Adjustment ...... 3-4 Airbag Inflates? ...... 3-30 Parts After a Crash ...... 3-55 Reclining Seatbacks ...... 3-4 Passenger Sensing Securing Child Restraints System ...... 3-31 (Right Front Seat Rear Seats Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Position) ...... 3-55 Rear Seats (Sedan) ...... 3-6 Vehicle ...... 3-36 Securing Child Restraints Rear Seats (Hatchback) ...... 3-8 Adding Equipment to the (Rear Seat Position) ...... 3-59 Safety Belts Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-36 Safety Belts ...... 3-11 Airbag System Check ...... 3-37 How to Wear Safety Belts Replacing Airbag System Properly ...... 3-14 Parts After a Crash ...... 3-38 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 3-20 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...... 3-22 Safety Belt Extender ...... 3-22 Safety System Check ...... 3-23 Safety Belt Care ...... 3-23 Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash ...... 3-23 Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1)
3-2 Seats and Restraints
Head Restraints The front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions.
{ WARNING
With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not Adjust the head restraint so that the Pull the head restraint up to raise it. drive until the head restraints for top of the restraint is at the same To lower the head restraint, press all occupants are installed and height as the top of the occupant's the button, located on the top of the adjusted properly. head. This position reduces the seatback, and push the chances of a neck injury in a crash. restraint down. Push down on the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. The rear seats have headrests that are adjustable up and down. The head restraints and headrests are not designed to be removed. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1)
Seats and Restraints 3-3
Front Seats Seat Height Adjuster Seat Adjustment Manual Seats
{ WARNING
You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and To adjust a manual seat: confuse you, or make you push a 1. Lift the bar under the front of the pedal when you do not want to. seat to unlock it. Turn the knob on the outboard side Adjust the driver seat only when of the seat to adjust the height of the vehicle is not moving. 2. Slide the seat to the desired the driver seat cushion. position and release the bar. Turn the knob forward to raise and 3. Try to move the seat back and rearward to lower. forth to be sure it is locked in place. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1)
3-4 Seats and Restraints
Lumbar Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks Manual Lumbar { WARNING
You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving. To recline a manual seatback: 1. Lift the lever. 2. Move the seatback to the Move the adjustment lever on the { WARNING desired position, and then outboard side of the seatback up or release the lever to lock the down to one of three positions to If either seatback is not locked, it seatback in place. increase or decrease the lumbar could move forward in a sudden 3. Push and pull on the seatback to support. stop or crash. That could cause make sure it is locked in place. injury to the person sitting there. The highest position provides the most support and the lowest Always push and pull on the position provides the least support. seatbacks to be sure they are locked. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1)
Seats and Restraints 3-5
To return the seatback to the upright position: WARNING (Continued) 1. Lift the lever fully without The lap belt cannot do its job applying pressure to the either. In a crash, the belt could seatback, and the seatback will go up over your abdomen. The return to the upright position. belt forces would be there, not at 2. Push and pull on the seatback to your pelvic bones. This could make sure it is locked. cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the { WARNING vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well Sitting in a reclined position when back in the seat and wear the the vehicle is in motion can be Do not have a seatback reclined if safety belt properly. the vehicle is moving. dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. (Continued) Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1)
3-6 Seats and Restraints
Rear Seats Rear Seats (Sedan) Folding the Seatbacks The rear seatbacks can be folded down to increase cargo space. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to To fold down the seatbacks: 4. Detach the center safety belt their normal stowed position from the mini buckle by inserting before folding a rear seat. 1. Remove the safety belt strap from the safety belt guide by the ignition key into the slot in pulling it through the slot. the mini buckle, pressing the release button, and allowing the 2. Push the head restraints all the belt to retract. way down. 3. Unlatch the center safety belt by pressing the red button on the buckle. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1)
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Unfolding the Seatbacks 5. Push the latch plate at the end of the safety belt strap into the To return the seatback to the upright mini-buckle until the mechanism position: clicks. Make sure the strap is not 1. Hook the safety belts into the twisted. The sliding latch plate safety belt guides. will face the front of the vehicle. 2. Lift the seatback up and push it to its original position. { WARNING A safety belt that is improperly { WARNING routed, not properly attached, If either seatback is not locked, it or twisted will not provide the 5. Pull up the release knob located could move forward in a sudden protection needed in a crash. The on top of either of the rear stop or crash. That could cause person wearing the belt could be seatbacks. injury to the person sitting there. seriously injured. After raising the Always push and pull on the rear seatback, always check to 6. Fold the rear seatback forward be sure that the safety belts are and down. seatbacks to be sure they are locked. properly routed and attached, and are not twisted. 3. Push down and rearward firmly on the top of the seatbacks until 6. Insert the safety belt strap back it latches securely in the fully into the safety belt guide. upright position. 4. To reattach the center seat safety belt to the mini buckle, pull it from the retractor. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (8,1)
3-8 Seats and Restraints
Rear Seats (Hatchback) Folding the Rear Seats The rear seats can be folded to increase cargo space. To fold the rear seats: 1. Lower the head restraints completely. 2. Unlatch the center safety belt by pressing the red button on the buckle. 3. Detach the center safety belt 4. Pull up the release knob, located from the mini buckle by inserting on the top of the seatbacks, and the ignition key into the slot in fold the seatbacks forward the mini buckle, pressing the and down. release button, and allowing it to retract. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1)
Seats and Restraints 3-9
Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. 5. Move the safety belt buckles and safety belt in the center seating position out of the space between the seatbacks and the seat cushion so they are not in the way as the seat is being 6. Firmly pull the release handles 8. Clip the hook to the front seat folded. on the rear side of the seat head restraint to keep the rear cushion to unlock the seat seat secure. cushion. Unfolding the Seats 7. Lift the seat cushion up and flip it forward. To return the rear seats to the normal seating position: 1. Unclip the hook from the front seat head restraint. 2. Position the buckles in back of the seat latches when moving the rear seats to the sitting position. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (10,1)
3-10 Seats and Restraints
Notice: Damage to the safety belt buckle or rear seat locking WARNING (Continued) mechanism can occur if the safety belt and buckles are rear seatback, always check to pinched under the rear seat be sure that the safety belts are cushion. Do not place the safety properly routed and attached, and belt and buckles on the floor are not twisted. under the rear seat cushion when the rear seat is put back to the sitting position. 5. Lift the seatbacks up and push them back to their original 3. Push the seat cushion down to latched positions. its original position until it 6. Unhook the safety belts in the latches securely. Try to pull up 4. Hook the safety belts in the on the seat to make sure it is outboard seating positions from outboard seating positions into the retaining clips. locked in place. the retaining clips. 7. Return the safety belt buckles { WARNING and the center seat safety belt to their original position between A safety belt that is improperly the rear seatback and the seat routed, not properly attached, cushion. Make sure the straps of or twisted will not provide the the safety belt and buckles are protection needed in a crash. The not twisted. person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After raising the (Continued) Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1)
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8. To reattach the center seat Safety Belts safety belt to the mini buckle, { WARNING pull it from the retractor. This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside { WARNING properly. It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. of a vehicle. In a collision, people If either seatback is not locked, it riding in these areas are more could move forward in a sudden { WARNING likely to be seriously injured or stop or crash. That could cause killed. Do not allow people to ride injury to the person sitting there. Do not let anyone ride where a in any area of your vehicle that is Always push and pull on the safety belt cannot be worn not equipped with seats and seatbacks to be sure they are properly. In a crash, if you or your safety belts. Be sure everyone in locked. passenger(s) are not wearing the vehicle is in a seat and using safety belts, the injuries can be a safety belt properly. much worse. You can hit things 9. Push down and rearward firmly inside the vehicle harder or be on the top of the seatbacks until This vehicle has indicators as a ejected from the vehicle. You they latch securely in the fully reminder to buckle the safety belts. and your passenger(s) can be upright position. See Safety Belt Reminders on seriously injured or killed. In the page 5‑11 for additional information. same crash, you might not be, In most states and in all Canadian if you are buckled up. Always provinces, the law requires wearing fasten your safety belt, and check safety belts. Here is why: that your passenger(s) are restrained properly too. You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a serious one. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (12,1)
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A few crashes are mild, and some Why Safety Belts Work crashes can be so serious that even When you ride in or on anything, buckled up, a person would not you go as fast as it goes. survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without safety belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. After more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter ... a lot! Put someone on it.
Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels.
Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1)
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With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt? The person keeps going until or the instrument panel... A: You could be — whether you are stopped by something. In a real wearing a safety belt or not. But vehicle, it could be the windshield... your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted. And you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down.
or the safety belts! Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (14,1)
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Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why Q: If I am a good driver, and I How to Wear Safety Belts should I have to wear safety never drive far from home, belts? why should I wear safety Properly A: Airbags are supplemental belts? This section is only for people of systems only; so they work with A: You may be an excellent driver, adult size. safety belts — not instead of but if you are in a crash — even Be aware that there are special them. Whether or not an airbag one that is not your fault — you things to know about safety belts is provided, all occupants still and your passenger(s) can be and children. And there are different have to buckle up to get the hurt. Being a good driver does rules for smaller children and most protection. That is true not not protect you from things infants. If a child will be riding in the only in frontal collisions, but beyond your control, such as vehicle, see Older Children on especially in side and other bad drivers. page 3‑38 or Infants and Young collisions. Most accidents occur within Children on page 3‑41. Follow those 40 km (25 miles) of home. And rules for everyone's protection. the greatest number of serious It is very important for all occupants injuries and deaths occur at to buckle up. Statistics show that speeds of less than unbelted people are hurt more often 65 km/h (40 mph). in crashes than those who are Safety belts are for everyone. wearing safety belts. Occupants who are not buckled up can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1)
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First, before you or your serious or even fatal injuries. The passenger(s) wear a safety belt, shoulder belt should go over the { WARNING there is important information you shoulder and across the chest. should know. These parts of the body are best You can be seriously hurt if the able to take belt restraining forces. shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward The shoulder belt locks if there is a too much, which could increase sudden stop or crash. injury. The shoulder belt should fit Q: What is wrong with this? snugly against your body.
Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic A: The shoulder belt is too loose. bones and you would be less likely It will not give as much to slide under the lap belt. If you slid protection this way. under it, the belt would apply force on your abdomen. This could cause Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (16,1)
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Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING
You can be seriously hurt if the lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.
A: The lap belt is too loose. It will A: The belt is buckled in the wrong not give nearly as much buckle. protection this way. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1)
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Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING { WARNING
You can be seriously injured if the You can be seriously injured if the belt is buckled in the wrong place belt goes over an armrest like like this. In a crash, the belt would this. The belt would be much too go up over your abdomen. The high. In a crash, you can slide belt forces would be there, not on under the belt. The belt force the pelvic bones. This could would then be applied on the cause serious internal injuries. abdomen, not on the pelvic Always buckle the belt into the bones, and that could cause buckle nearest you. serious or fatal injuries. Be sure the belt goes under the armrests.
A: The belt is over an armrest. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (18,1)
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Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING
You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen. A: The shoulder belt is worn under The shoulder belt should go over A: The belt is behind the body. the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder and across the the shoulder at all times. chest. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1)
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Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING { WARNING
You can be seriously injured by You can be seriously injured by a not wearing the lap-shoulder belt twisted belt. In a crash, you would properly. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt not be restrained by the shoulder to spread impact forces. If a belt belt. Your body could move too is twisted, make it straight so it far forward increasing the chance can work properly, or ask your of head and neck injury. You dealer to fix it. might also slide under the lap belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should A: The belt is twisted across go over the shoulder and across the body. the chest. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (20,1)
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Lap-Shoulder Belt belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you All seating positions in the vehicle more slowly. have a lap-shoulder belt. If the shoulder portion of a If you are using a rear seating passenger belt is pulled out position with a detachable safety all the way, the child restraint belt and the safety belt is not locking feature may be engaged. attached, see Rear Seats (Sedan) If this happens, let the belt go on page 3‑6 or Rear Seats back all the way and start again. (Hatchback) on page 3‑8 for instruction on reconnecting the safety belt to the mini-buckle. The following instructions explain 4. Push the latch plate into the how to wear a lap-shoulder belt buckle until it clicks. properly. If the latch plate will not go fully 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is into the buckle, check if the adjustable, so you can sit up correct buckle is being used. straight. To see how, see “Seats” Pull up on the latch plate to in the Index. make sure it is secure. If the belt 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull is not long enough, see Safety the belt across you. Do not let it Belt Extender on page 3‑22. get twisted. 3. If the belt stops before it reaches Position the release button on The lap-shoulder belt may lock if the buckle, tilt the latch plate and the buckle so that the safety belt you pull the belt across you very keep pulling until it can be could be quickly unbuckled if quickly. If this happens, let the buckled. necessary. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1)
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5. If equipped with a shoulder belt Adjust the height so the shoulder height adjuster, move it to the portion of the belt is on the shoulder height that is right for you. See and not falling off of it. The belt “Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster” should be close to, but not in this section for instructions on contacting, the neck. Improper use and important safety shoulder belt height adjustment information. could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash. See How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3‑14.
To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. Before a door is closed, be sure the belt is out of the way. If a door is slammed against a safety belt, damage can occur to both the safety belt and the vehicle. 6. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster It may be necessary to pull The vehicle has a shoulder belt To move it down, press the release stitching on the safety belt height adjuster for the driver and button (A) and move the height through the latch plate to fully right front passenger seating adjuster to the desired position. tighten the lap belt on smaller positions. occupants. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (22,1)
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After the adjuster is set to the Safety Belt Use During The best way to protect the fetus is desired position, try to move it down to protect the mother. When a safety without pressing the release button Pregnancy belt is worn properly, it is more likely to make sure it has locked into Safety belts work for everyone, that the fetus will not be hurt in a position. including pregnant women. Like all crash. For pregnant women, as for occupants, they are more likely to anyone, the key to making safety Safety Belt Pretensioners be seriously injured if they do not belts effective is wearing them This vehicle has safety belt wear safety belts. properly. pretensioners for front outboard occupants. Although the safety belt Safety Belt Extender pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the safety belt assembly. If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten They can help tighten the safety around you, you should use it. belts during the early stages of a But if a safety belt is not long moderate to severe frontal or near enough, your dealer will order you frontal crash if the threshold an extender. When you go in to conditions for pretensioner order it, take the heaviest coat you activation are met. will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. To help avoid Pretensioners work only once. If the pretensioners activate in a crash, personal injury, do not let someone else use it, and use it only for the they will need to be replaced, and seat it is made to fit. The extender probably other new parts for the A pregnant woman should wear has been designed for adults. Never vehicle's safety belt system. See a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap Replacing Safety Belt System Parts use it for securing child seats. To portion should be worn as low as wear it, attach it to the regular safety After a Crash on page 3 23. ‑ possible, below the rounding, belt. For more information, see the throughout the pregnancy. instruction sheet that comes with the extender. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1)
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Safety System Check Safety Belt Care Replacing Safety Belt Now and then, check that the safety Keep belts clean and dry. System Parts After a belt reminder light, safety belts, Crash buckles, latch plates, retractors, and { WARNING anchorages are working properly. { WARNING Look for any other loose or Do not bleach or dye safety belts. damaged safety belt system parts It may severely weaken them. In A crash can damage the safety that might keep a safety belt system a crash, they might not be able to belt system in the vehicle. from doing its job. See your dealer provide adequate protection. A damaged safety belt system to have it repaired. Torn or frayed Clean safety belts only with mild may not properly protect the safety belts may not protect you in a soap and lukewarm water. person using it, resulting in crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or serious injury or even death in a frayed, get a new one right away. crash. To help make sure the safety belt systems are working Make sure the safety belt reminder properly after a crash, have them light is working. See Safety Belt inspected and any necessary Reminders on page 5‑11 for more replacements made as soon as information. possible. Keep safety belts clean and dry. See Safety Belt Care on page 3 23. ‑ After a minor crash, replacement of safety belts may not be necessary. But the safety belt assemblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (24,1)
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See your dealer to have the safety Airbag System For frontal airbags, the word belt assemblies inspected or AIRBAG will appear on the middle replaced. The vehicle has the following part of the steering wheel for the airbags: New parts and repairs may be driver and on the instrument panel necessary even if the safety belt . A frontal airbag for the driver. for the right front passenger. system was not being used at the . A frontal airbag for the right front With seat-mounted side impact time of the crash. passenger. airbags, the word AIRBAG will Have the safety belt pretensioners appear on the side of the seatback The vehicle may have the following closest to the door. checked if the vehicle has been in a airbags: crash, or if the airbag readiness light Airbags are designed to supplement stays on after you start the vehicle . A seat-mounted side impact the protection provided by safety or while you are driving. See Airbag airbag for the driver. belts. Even though today's airbags Readiness Light on page 5‑12. . A seat-mounted side impact are also designed to help reduce airbag for the right front the risk of injury from the force of an passenger. inflating bag, all airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job. All of the airbags in your vehicle will have the word AIRBAG embossed in the trim or on an attached label near the deployment opening. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1)
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Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued)
{ WARNING Wearing your safety belt during a close to the airbag, as you would crash helps reduce your chance be if you were sitting on the edge You can be severely injured or of hitting things inside the vehicle of your seat or leaning forward. killed in a crash if you are not or being ejected from it. Airbags Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a wearing your safety belt — even if are “supplemental restraints” to you have airbags. Airbags are the safety belts. Everyone in your crash. Always wear your safety designed to work with safety vehicle should wear a safety belt belt, even with airbags. The driver belts, but do not replace them. should sit as far back as possible properly — whether or not there is Also, airbags are not designed to an airbag for that person. while still maintaining control of deploy in every crash. In some the vehicle. crashes safety belts are your only Occupants should not lean on or restraint. See When Should an sleep against the door or side Airbag Inflate? on page 3‑28. { WARNING windows in seating positions with (Continued) Airbags inflate with great force, seat-mounted airbags. faster than the blink of an eye. Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Do not sit unnecessarily (Continued) Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (26,1)
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Where Are the Airbags? { WARNING
Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus There is an airbag readiness light lap-shoulder belts offer protection on the instrument panel, which for adults and older children, but shows the airbag symbol. not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle safety belt The system checks the airbag system nor its airbag system is electrical system for malfunctions. designed for them. Young The light tells you if there is an children and infants need the electrical problem. See Airbag protection that a child restraint Readiness Light on page 5‑12 for system can provide. Always more information. The driver's frontal airbag is in the secure children properly in the middle of the steering wheel. vehicle. To read how, see Older Children on page 3‑38 or Infants and Young Children on page 3‑41. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1)
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{ WARNING
If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put The right front passenger's frontal Driver Side Shown, Passenger anything on the steering wheel airbag is in the instrument panel on Side Similar the passenger's side. hub or on or near any other If your vehicle has seat-mounted airbag covering. side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger, they are Do not use seat accessories in the side of the seatbacks closest that block the inflation path of a to the door. seat-mounted side impact airbag. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (28,1)
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When Should an Airbag Frontal airbags may inflate at Thresholds can also vary with Inflate? different crash speeds. For specific vehicle design. example: In addition, your vehicle has Frontal airbags are designed to . If the vehicle hits a stationary dual-stage frontal airbags. inflate in moderate to severe frontal object, the airbags could inflate Dual-stage airbags adjust the or near-frontal crashes to help at a different crash speed than if restraint according to crash severity. reduce the potential for severe the vehicle hits a moving object. Your vehicle has electronic frontal injuries mainly to the driver's or right sensors, which help the sensing . If the vehicle hits an object that front passenger's head and chest. system distinguish between a However, they are only designed to deforms, the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed moderate frontal impact and a more inflate if the impact exceeds a severe frontal impact. For moderate predetermined deployment than if the vehicle hits an object that does not deform. frontal impacts, dual-stage airbags threshold. Deployment thresholds inflate at a level less than full are used to predict how severe a . If the vehicle hits a narrow object deployment. For more severe frontal crash is likely to be in time for the (like a pole), the airbags could impacts, full deployment occurs. airbags to inflate and help restrain inflate at a different crash speed the occupants. than if the vehicle hits a wide Frontal airbags are not intended to object (like a wall). inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear Whether your frontal airbags will or impacts, or in many side impacts. should deploy is not based on how . If the vehicle goes into an object fast your vehicle is traveling. at an angle, the airbags could The vehicle may or may not have It depends largely on what you hit, inflate at a different crash speed seat-mounted side impact airbags. the direction of the impact, and how than if the vehicle goes straight See Airbag System on page 3‑24. quickly your vehicle slows down. into the object. Seat-mounted side impact airbags are intended to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1)
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Seat-mounted side impact airbags What Makes an Airbag How Does an Airbag will inflate if the crash severity is above the system's designed Inflate? Restrain? threshold level. The threshold level In a deployment event, the sensing In moderate to severe frontal or can vary with specific vehicle system sends an electrical signal near frontal collisions, even belted design. triggering a release of gas from the occupants can contact the steering Seat-mounted side impact airbags inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the wheel or the instrument panel. In are not intended to inflate in frontal airbag causing the bag to break out moderate to severe side collisions, impacts, near-frontal impacts, of the cover and deploy. The inflator, even belted occupants can contact rollovers, or rear impacts. the airbag, and related hardware are the inside of the vehicle. A seat-mounted side impact airbag all part of the airbag module. Airbags supplement the protection is intended to deploy on the side of Frontal airbag modules are located provided by safety belts. Frontal the vehicle that is struck. inside the steering wheel and airbags distribute the force of the In any particular crash, no one instrument panel. For vehicles with impact more evenly over the can say whether an airbag should seat-mounted side impact airbags, occupant's upper body, stopping have inflated simply because of there are airbag modules in the side the occupant more gradually. the damage to a vehicle or because of the front seatbacks closest to Seat-mounted side impact airbags of what the repair costs were. the door. distribute the force of the impact For frontal airbags, inflation is more evenly over the occupant's determined by what the vehicle hits, upper body. the angle of the impact, and how But airbags would not help in quickly the vehicle slows down. For many types of collisions, primarily seat-mounted side impact airbags, because the occupant's motion is deployment is determined by the not toward those airbags. See When location and severity of the side Should an Airbag Inflate? on impact. page 3‑28 for more information. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (30,1)
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Airbags should never be regarded off the fuel system after the airbags as anything more than a supplement { WARNING inflate. You can lock the doors, turn to safety belts. the interior lamps off, and turn the When an airbag inflates, there hazard warning flashers off by using What Will You See After may be dust in the air. This dust the controls for those features. could cause breathing problems an Airbag Inflates? for people with a history of { WARNING After the frontal and seat-mounted asthma or other breathing trouble. side impact airbags inflate, they To avoid this, everyone in the A crash severe enough to inflate quickly deflate, so quickly that some vehicle should get out as soon as the airbags may have also people may not even realize the it is safe to do so. If you have damaged important functions in airbags inflated. Some components breathing problems but cannot the vehicle, such as the fuel of the airbag module may be hot for get out of the vehicle after an system, brake and steering several minutes. For location of the airbag inflates, then get fresh air systems, etc. Even if the vehicle airbag modules, see What Makes by opening a window or a door. appears to be drivable after a an Airbag Inflate? on page 3 29. ‑ If you experience breathing moderate crash, there may be The parts of the airbag that come problems following an airbag concealed damage that could into contact with you may be warm, deployment, you should seek make it difficult to safely operate but not too hot to touch. There may medical attention. the vehicle. be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflated Use caution if you should attempt The vehicle has a feature that may airbags. Airbag inflation does not to restart the engine after a crash automatically unlock the doors, turn prevent the driver from seeing out of has occurred. the interior lamps on, turn on the the windshield or being able to steer hazard warning flashers, and shut the vehicle, nor does it prevent people from leaving the vehicle. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1)
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In many crashes severe enough to . Let only qualified technicians inflate the airbag, windshields are work on the airbag system. broken by vehicle deformation. Improper service can mean that Additional windshield breakage may the airbag system will not work also occur from the right front properly. See your dealer for passenger airbag. service. . Airbags are designed to inflate Passenger Sensing United States only once. After an airbag inflates, you will need some new System parts for the airbag system. The vehicle has a passenger If you do not get them, the sensing system for the right front airbag system will not be there passenger position. The passenger to help protect you in another airbag status indicator will be crash. A new system will include visible, near the clock, located in Canada airbag modules and possibly the center of the instrument panel, other parts. The service manual when the vehicle is started. The words PASSENGER AIRBAG for your vehicle covers the need ON and PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF to replace other parts. or the symbols for on and off will be . The vehicle has a crash sensing visible, during the system check. and diagnostic module which When the system check is records information after a complete, either the words crash. See Vehicle Data PASSENGER AIRBAG ON and Recording and Privacy on PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF or the page 13‑15 and Event Data symbol for on and off will be visible. Recorders on page 13‑15. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5‑12. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (32,1)
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The passenger sensing system will an older child riding in a booster turn off the right front passenger seat; and children, who are large WARNING (Continued) frontal airbag and seat-mounted enough, using safety belts. Even if the passenger sensing side impact airbag (if equipped) A label on the sun visor says, under certain conditions. The driver system has turned off the right “Never put a rear-facing child seat in airbags are not affected by the front passenger frontal airbag and the front.” This is because the risk to passenger sensing system. seat-mounted side impact airbag the rear-facing child is so great, (if equipped), no system is The passenger sensing system if the airbag deploys. fail-safe. No one can guarantee works with sensors that are part of that an airbag will not deploy the right front passenger seat. The { WARNING under some unusual sensors are designed to detect the circumstance, even though presence of a properly-seated A child in a rear-facing child the airbag(s) are off. occupant and determine if the right restraint can be seriously injured front passenger frontal airbag and or killed if the right front Secure rear-facing child restraints seat-mounted side impact airbag passenger airbag inflates. This is in a rear seat, even if the (if equipped) should be enabled because the back of the airbag(s) are off. If you secure a (may inflate) or not. rear-facing child restraint would forward-facing child restraint in According to accident statistics, be very close to the inflating the right front seat, always move children are safer when properly airbag. A child in a forward-facing the front passenger seat as far secured in a rear seat in the correct child restraint can be seriously back as it will go. It is better to child restraint for their weight injured or killed if the right front secure the child restraint in a and size. passenger airbag inflates and the rear seat. We recommend that children be passenger seat is in a forward secured in a rear seat, including: position. an infant or a child riding in a (Continued) rear-facing child restraint; a child riding in a forward-facing child seat; Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1)
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The passenger sensing system is When the passenger sensing off the right front passenger frontal designed to turn off the right front system has turned off the right airbag and seat-mounted side passenger frontal airbag and front passenger frontal airbag and impact airbag (if equipped), seat-mounted side impact airbag seat-mounted side impact airbag depending upon the person's (if equipped) if: (if equipped), the off indicator will seating posture and body build. light and stay lit to remind you that Everyone in your vehicle who . The right front passenger seat is unoccupied. the airbag or airbags are off. See has outgrown child restraints Passenger Airbag Status Indicator should wear a safety belt . The system determines that an on page 5‑12. properly — whether or not there infant is present in a rear-facing is an airbag for that person. infant seat. The passenger sensing system is designed to enable (may inflate) the . The system determines that a right front passenger frontal airbag { WARNING small child is present in a child and seat-mounted side impact restraint. airbag (if equipped) anytime the If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means . The system determines that a system senses that a person of that something may be wrong small child is present in a adult size is sitting properly in the with the airbag system. To help booster seat. right front passenger seat. When the passenger sensing system has avoid injury to yourself or others, . A right front passenger takes allowed the airbag or airbags to be have the vehicle serviced right his/her weight off of the seat for enabled, the on symbol will light and away. See Airbag Readiness a period of time. stay lit to remind you that the airbag Light on page 5‑12 for more . The right front passenger seat is or airbags are active. information, including important occupied by a smaller person, For some children who have safety information. such as a child who has outgrown child restraints and for outgrown child restraints. very small adults, the passenger . Or, if there is a critical problem sensing system may or may not turn with the airbag system or the passenger sensing system. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (34,1)
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If the On Indicator is Lit for a 5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator is Lit for an Child Restraint restraint and restarting the Adult‐Size Occupant vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, If a child restraint has been installed turn the vehicle off. Then slightly and the on indicator is lit: recline the vehicle seatback and 1. Turn the vehicle off. adjust the seat cushion, if adjustable, to make sure that 2. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle seatback is not the vehicle. pushing the child restraint into 3. Remove any additional items the seat cushion. from the seat such as blankets, Also make sure the child cushions, seat covers, seat restraint is not trapped under the heaters, or seat massagers. vehicle head restraint. If this 4. Reinstall the child restraint happens, adjust the head following the directions restraint. See Head Restraints provided by the child restraint on page 3‑2. If a person of adult-size is sitting in manufacturer and refer to 6. Restart the vehicle. the right front passenger seat, but Securing Child Restraints (Right the off indicator is lit, it could be Front Seat Position) on If the on indicator is still lit, secure because that person is not sitting page 3 55 or Securing Child the child in the child restraint in a ‑ properly in the seat. If this happens, Restraints (Rear Seat Position) rear seat position in the vehicle, and use the following steps to allow the on page 3‑59. check with your dealer. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1)
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system to detect that person and Additional Factors Affecting enable the right front passenger System Operation { WARNING frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped): Safety belts help keep the Stowing of articles under the passenger in position on the seat passenger seat or between the 1. Turn the vehicle off. during vehicle maneuvers and passenger seat cushion and 2. Remove any additional material braking, which helps the passenger seatback may interfere with the from the seat, such as blankets, sensing system maintain the proper operation of the passenger cushions, seat covers, seat passenger airbag status. See sensing system. heaters, or seat massagers. “Safety Belts” and “Child Restraints” in the Index for additional 3. Place the seatback in the fully information about the importance upright position. of proper restraint use. 4. Have the person sit upright in A thick layer of additional material, the seat, centered on the seat such as a blanket or cushion, cushion, with legs comfortably or aftermarket equipment such extended. as seat covers, seat heaters, and 5. Restart the vehicle and have the seat massagers can affect how person remain in this position for well the passenger sensing system two to three minutes after the on operates. We recommend that indicator is lit. you not use seat covers or other aftermarket equipment other than any that GM has approved for your specific vehicle. See Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 3‑36 for more information about modifications that can affect how the system operates. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (36,1)
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Servicing the Adding Equipment to the { WARNING Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how the vehicle For up to 10 seconds after the Q: Is there anything I might add should be serviced. There are parts ignition is turned off and the to or change about the vehicle of the airbag system in several battery is disconnected, an airbag that could keep the airbags places around the vehicle. Your can still inflate during improper from working properly? service. You can be injured if you dealer and the service manual have A: Yes. If you add things that information about servicing the are close to an airbag when it inflates. Avoid yellow connectors. change your vehicle's frame, vehicle and the airbag system. To bumper system, height, front end They are probably part of the purchase a service manual, see or side sheet metal, they may airbag system. Be sure to follow Service Publications Ordering keep the airbag system from Information on page 13‑12. proper service procedures, and working properly. Changing or make sure the person performing moving any parts of the front work for you is qualified to do so. seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel, front sensors, or airbag wiring can affect the operation of the airbag system. In addition, the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position, which includes sensors that are part of the passenger seat. The passenger Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1)
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sensing system may not operate Customer Assistance are in Airbag System Check properly if the original seat trim Step Two of the Customer is replaced with non-GM covers, Satisfaction Procedure in this The airbag system does not need upholstery or trim, or with manual. See Customer regularly scheduled maintenance or GM covers, upholstery or trim Satisfaction Procedure on replacement. Make sure the airbag designed for a different vehicle. page 13‑1. readiness light is working. See Any object, such as an Airbag Readiness Light on Q: Because I have a disability, page 5‑12 for more information. aftermarket seat heater or a I have to get my vehicle comfort enhancing pad or modified. How can I find out Notice: If an airbag covering is device, installed under or on top whether this will affect my damaged, opened, or broken, the of the seat fabric, could also airbag system? airbag may not work properly. interfere with the operation of Do not open or break the airbag the passenger sensing system. A: If you have questions, call coverings. If there are any This could either prevent proper Customer Assistance. The opened or broken airbag covers, deployment of the passenger phone numbers and addresses have the airbag covering and/or airbag(s) or prevent the for Customer Assistance are in airbag module replaced. For the passenger sensing system Step Two of the Customer location of the airbag modules, from properly turning off the Satisfaction Procedure in this see What Makes an Airbag manual. See Customer passenger airbag(s). See Inflate? on page 3‑29. See your Passenger Sensing System on Satisfaction Procedure on dealer for service. page 3‑31. page 13‑1. If you have any questions In addition, your dealer and the about this, you should contact service manual have information Customer Assistance before you about the location of the airbag modify your vehicle. The phone sensors, sensing and diagnostic numbers and addresses for module and airbag wiring. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (38,1)
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Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to Child Restraints Parts After a Crash replace airbag system parts. See your dealer for service. Older Children { WARNING If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes A crash can damage the airbag on when you are driving, the airbag systems in the vehicle. system may not work properly. Have A damaged airbag system the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light on may not work properly and page 5 12 for more information. may not protect you and your ‑ passenger(s) in a crash, resulting in serious injury or even death. To help make sure the airbag systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as Older children who have outgrown possible. booster seats should wear the vehicle's safety belts. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1)
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The manufacturer's instructions that Q: What is the proper way to According to accident statistics, come with the booster seat, state wear safety belts? children and infants are safer the weight and height limitations for A: An older child should wear a when properly restrained in a child that booster. Use a booster seat lap-shoulder belt and get the restraint system or infant restraint with a lap-shoulder belt until the additional restraint a shoulder system secured in a rear seating child passes the below fit test: belt can provide. The shoulder position. . Sit all the way back on the seat. belt should not cross the face or In a crash, children who are not Do the knees bend at the seat neck. The lap belt should fit buckled up can strike other people edge? If yes, continue. If no, snugly below the hips, just who are buckled up, or can be return to the booster seat. touching the top of the thighs. thrown out of the vehicle. Older This applies belt force to the children need to use safety belts . Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. Does the shoulder belt rest on child's pelvic bones in a crash. properly. the shoulder? If yes, continue. It should never be worn over the If no, then return to the abdomen, which could cause booster seat. severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash. . Does the lap belt fit low and snug on the hips, touching the thighs? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat. . Can proper safety belt fit be maintained for the length of the trip? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (40,1)
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{ WARNING WARNING (Continued)
Never do this. The child could move too far Never allow two children to wear forward increasing the chance of the same safety belt. The safety head and neck injury. The child belt can not properly spread the might also slide under the lap impact forces. In a crash, the two belt. The belt force would then be children can be crushed together applied right on the abdomen. and seriously injured. A safety That could cause serious or fatal belt must be used by only one injuries. The shoulder belt should person at a time. go over the shoulder and across the chest. { WARNING
Never do this. Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. (Continued) Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1)
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Infants and Young Airbags plus lap‐shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older WARNING (Continued) Children children, but not for young children Everyone in a vehicle needs and infants. Neither the vehicle's For example, in a crash at only protection! This includes infants safety belt system nor its airbag 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) and all other children. Neither the system is designed for them. Every infant will suddenly become a distance traveled nor the age and time infants and young children ride 110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's size of the traveler changes the in vehicles, they should have the arms. An infant should be need, for everyone, to use safety protection provided by appropriate secured in an appropriate restraints. In fact, the law in every child restraints. restraint. state in the United States and in Children who are not restrained every Canadian province says properly can strike other people, children up to some age must be or can be thrown out of the vehicle. restrained while in a vehicle. { WARNING { WARNING Never do this. Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is Never hold an infant or a child wrapped around their neck and while riding in a vehicle. Due to the safety belt continues to crash forces, an infant or a child tighten. Never leave children will become so heavy it is not unattended in a vehicle and never possible to hold it during a crash. allow children to play with the (Continued) safety belts. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (42,1)
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For most basic types of child { WARNING restraints, there are many different models available. When Never do this. purchasing a child restraint, be Children who are up against, sure it is designed to be used in or very close to, any airbag when a motor vehicle. If it is, the it inflates can be seriously injured restraint will have a label saying or killed. Never put a rear-facing that it meets federal motor child restraint in the right front vehicle safety standards. seat. Secure a rear-facing child The restraint manufacturer's restraint in a rear seat. It is also instructions that come with the better to secure a forward-facing restraint state the weight and child restraint in a rear seat. If you Q: What are the different types of height limitations for a particular must secure a forward-facing add-on child restraints? child restraint. In addition, there child restraint in the right front A: Add-on child restraints, which are many kinds of restraints seat, always move the front are purchased by the vehicle available for children with special needs. passenger seat as far back as it owner, are available in four basic will go. types. Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child's weight, height, and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1)
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Child Restraint Systems { WARNING { WARNING
To reduce the risk of neck and A young child's hip bones are still head injury during a crash, infants so small that the vehicle's regular need complete support. This is safety belt may not remain low because an infant's neck is not on the hip bones, as it should. fully developed and its head Instead, it may settle up around weighs so much compared with the child's abdomen. In a crash, the rest of its body. In a crash, the belt would apply force on a an infant in a rear-facing child body area that is unprotected by restraint settles into the restraint, any bony structure. This alone so the crash forces can be could cause serious or fatal distributed across the strongest injuries. To reduce the risk of part of an infant's body, the back serious or fatal injuries during a (A) Rear‐Facing Infant Seat and shoulders. Infants should crash, young children should A rear-facing infant seat (A) always be secured in rear-facing always be secured in appropriate provides restraint with the seating child restraints. child restraints. surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (44,1)
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Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle
{ WARNING
A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle safety belt or LATCH system, following the (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat (C) Booster Seats instructions that came with that A forward-facing child seat (B) A booster seat (C) is a child restraint child restraint and the instructions provides restraint for the child's designed to improve the fit of the in this manual. body with the harness. vehicle's safety belt system. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1)
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To help reduce the chance of injury, Keep in mind that an unsecured Securing the Child Within the the child restraint must be secured child restraint can move around in a Child Restraint in the vehicle. Child restraint collision or sudden stop and injure systems must be secured in vehicle people in the vehicle. Be sure to { WARNING seats by lap belts or the lap belt properly secure any child restraint in portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by the vehicle — even when no child A child can be seriously injured the LATCH system. See Lower is in it. or killed in a crash if the child Anchors and Tethers for Children In some areas, Certified Child is not properly secured in the (LATCH System) on page 3‑48 for Passenger Safety Technicians child restraint. Secure the child more information. Children can be (CPSTs) are available to inspect properly following the instructions endangered in a crash if the child and demonstrate how to correctly that came with that child restraint. restraint is not properly secured in use and install child restraints. In the vehicle. the U.S., refer to the National When securing an add-on child Highway Traffic Safety restraint, refer to the instructions Administration (NHTSA) website to that come with the restraint which locate the nearest child safety seat may be on the restraint itself or in a inspection station. For CPST booklet, or both, and to this manual. availability in Canada, check with The child restraint instructions are Transport Canada or the Provincial important, so if they are not Ministry of Transportation office. available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (46,1)
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Where to Put the { WARNING WARNING (Continued) Restraint According to accident statistics, A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously Even if the passenger sensing children and infants are safer system has turned off the right when properly restrained in a child injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates. This front passenger frontal airbag, no restraint system or infant restraint system is fail-safe. No one can system secured in a rear seating is because the back of the guarantee that an airbag will not position. rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating deploy under some unusual We recommend that children and airbag. A child in a forward-facing circumstance, even though it is child restraints be secured in a rear child restraint can be seriously turned off. seat, including: an infant or a child riding in a rear-facing child restraint; injured or killed if the right front Secure rear-facing child a child riding in a forward-facing passenger airbag inflates and the restraints in a rear seat, even if child seat; an older child riding in a passenger seat is in a forward the airbag is off. If you secure a booster seat; and children, who are position. forward-facing child restraint in large enough, using safety belts. (Continued) the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far A label on your sun visor says, back as it will go. It is better to “Never put a rear-facing child seat secure the child restraint in a in the front.” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, rear seat. if the airbag deploys. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑31 for additional information. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1)
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When securing a child restraint in a Therefore, you will not be able to Therefore, you will not be able to rear seating position, study the secure child restraints or have secure a child restraint or have a instructions that came with your passengers ride in the rear outside passenger ride in the center rear child restraint to make sure it is seating positions. seating position. compatible with this vehicle. Child restraints and booster seats There are a couple of things you vary considerably in size, and some need to know about using child may fit in certain seating positions restraints in the rear seat: better than others. Always make sure the child restraint is properly secured. Depending on where you place the If you use two child restraints (A) in child restraint and the size of the the rear outside seating positions, child restraint, you may not be able the safety belt for the center rear to access adjacent safety belt seat position (B) will not be assemblies or LATCH anchors for If you use a child restraint in the accessible. additional passengers or child center rear seating position (A), the restraints. Adjacent seating safety belts and the child restraint positions should not be used if the LATCH anchors for the rear outside child restraint prevents access to or seating positions (B) will not be interferes with the routing of the accessible. safety belt. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (48,1)
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Wherever you install a child Lower Anchors and When installing a child restraint with restraint, be sure to secure the a top tether, you must also use child restraint properly. Tethers for Children either the lower anchors or the (LATCH System) Keep in mind that an unsecured safety belts to properly secure the child restraint can move around in a The LATCH system holds a child child restraint. A child restraint must collision or sudden stop and injure restraint during driving or in a crash. never be installed using only the top people in the vehicle. Be sure to This system is designed to make tether and anchor. properly secure any child restraint in installation of a child restraint easier. In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle — even when no child The LATCH system uses anchors in your vehicle, you need a child is in it. the vehicle and attachments on the restraint that has LATCH child restraint that are made for use attachments. The child restraint with the LATCH system. manufacturer will provide you with Make sure that a LATCH-compatible instructions on how to use the child child restraint is properly installed restraint and its attachments. The using the anchors, or use the following explains how to attach a vehicle's safety belts to secure the child restraint with these restraint, following the instructions attachments in your vehicle. that came with that restraint, and Not all vehicle seating positions or also the instructions in this manual. child restraints have lower anchors and attachments or top tether anchors and attachments. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1)
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Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Your child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that Lower anchors (A) are metal bars A top tether (A, C) anchors the top forward-facing child restraints have built into the vehicle. There are of the child restraint to the vehicle. a top tether, and that the tether be two lower anchors for each A top tether anchor is built into attached. Be sure to read and follow LATCH seating position that will the vehicle. The top tether the instructions for your child accommodate a child restraint with attachment (B) on the child restraint restraint. lower attachments (B). connects to the top tether anchor in If the child restraint does not have a the vehicle in order to reduce the top tether, one can be obtained, in forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in kit form, for many child restraints. Ask the child restraint manufacturer a crash. whether or not a kit is available. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (50,1)
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Lower Anchor and Top Tether Hatchback models may have Anchor Locations zippers over the lower anchor areas. If so, unzip the seat cover below the labels to access each lower anchor.
To assist you in locating the lower anchors, each seating position with lower anchors has two labels, near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion.
To assist you in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is located on the cover. i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. j (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (51,1)
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shade before installing the top tether. The cargo shade should remain off while the top tether is in use. Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if Sedan Hatchback the instructions that come with the For sedan models, the top tether For hatchback models, the top child restraint say that the top tether anchors are located under the tether anchors (B) are located in must be attached. covers behind the rear seat on the the rear cargo area, attached to According to accident statistics, filler panel. Pull open the cover to the back wall (A) of the vehicle. children and infants are safer access the top tether anchors. Squeeze and pull the front part of when properly restrained in a child Be sure to use an anchor located on the plastic cover to access the top restraint system or infant restraint the same side of the vehicle as the tether anchors. Remove the cargo system secured in a rear seating seating position where the child position. See Where to Put the restraint will be placed. Restraint on page 3‑46 for additional information. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (52,1)
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Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH { WARNING { WARNING System Do not attach more than one Children can be seriously injured child restraint to a single anchor. or strangled if a shoulder belt is { WARNING Attaching more than one child wrapped around their neck and restraint to a single anchor could the safety belt continues to If a LATCH-type child restraint is cause the anchor or attachment tighten. Buckle any unused safety not attached to anchors, the child to come loose or even break belts behind the child restraint so restraint will not be able to protect during a crash. A child or others children cannot reach them. Pull the child correctly. In a crash, the could be injured. To reduce the the shoulder belt all the way out child could be seriously injured risk of serious or fatal injuries of the retractor to set the lock, or killed. Install a LATCH-type during a crash, attach only one if the vehicle has one, after the child restraint properly using the child restraint per anchor. child restraint has been installed. anchors, or use the vehicle safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that Notice: Do not let the LATCH came with the child restraint and attachments rub against the the instructions in this manual. vehicle’s safety belts. This may damage these parts. If necessary, move buckled safety belts to avoid rubbing the LATCH attachments. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (53,1)
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Do not fold the empty rear seat 2. If the child restraint manufacturer 2.5. Route and tighten the top with a safety belt buckled. This recommends that the top tether tether according to your could damage the safety belt or be attached, attach and tighten child restraint instructions the seat. Unbuckle and return the the top tether to the top tether and the following safety belt to its stowed position, anchor, if equipped. Refer to the instructions: before folding the seat. child restraint instructions and 1. Attach and tighten the lower the following steps: attachments to the lower 2.1. Find the top tether anchor. anchors. If the child restraint 2.2. Flip the cover to access the does not have lower top tether anchors. attachments or the desired seating position does not have 2.3. For hatchback models, lower anchors, secure the child remove the cargo shade restraint with the top tether and before installing the top the safety belts. Refer to your tether. The cargo shade child restraint manufacturer should remain off while the If the position you are using instructions and the instructions top tether is in use. does not have a headrest or head restraint and you in this manual. 2.4. Raise the headrest or head are using a single tether, restraint if the desired 1.1. Find the lower anchors for route the tether over the seating position has an the desired seating seatback. position. adjustable headrest or head restraint. See Head 1.2. Put the child restraint on Restraints on page 3‑2. the seat. 1.3. Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the child restraint to the lower anchors. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (54,1)
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If the position you are using If the position you are using does not have a headrest has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you or head restraint and you are using a dual tether, If the position you are using are using a single tether, route the tether over the has a headrest or head route the tether under the seatback. restraint and you are using headrest or head restraint a dual tether, route the and in between the tether under the headrest headrest or head restraint or head restraint and in posts. between the headrest or head restraint posts. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (55,1)
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3. Before placing a child in the Securing Child Restraints child restraint, make sure it is WARNING (Continued) securely held in place. To check, (Right Front Seat grasp the child restraint at To help make sure the LATCH Position) the LATCH path and attempt system is working properly after a This vehicle has airbags. A rear to move it side‐to‐side and crash, see your dealer to have seat is a safer place to secure a back‐and‐forth. There should be the system inspected and any forward-facing child restraint. See no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of necessary replacements made as Where to Put the Restraint on movement, for proper soon as possible. page 3‑46. installation. In addition, the vehicle has a Replacing LATCH System If the vehicle has the LATCH system passenger sensing system which is and it was being used during a designed to turn off the right front Parts After a Crash crash, new LATCH system parts passenger frontal airbag and may be needed. seat-mounted side impact airbag { WARNING New parts and repairs may be (if equipped) under certain necessary even if the LATCH conditions. See and Passenger A crash can damage the system was not being used at the Airbag Status Indicator on LATCH system in the vehicle. time of the crash. page 5‑12 for more information on A damaged LATCH system may this, including important safety not properly secure the child information. restraint, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. (Continued) Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (56,1)
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A label on the sun visor says, If the child restraint has the LATCH “Never put a rear-facing child seat in WARNING (Continued) system, see Lower Anchors and the front.” This is because the risk to Tethers for Children (LATCH the rear-facing child is so great, no system is fail-safe. No one can System) on page 3‑48 for how to if the airbag deploys. guarantee that an airbag will not install your child restraint using deploy under some unusual LATCH. If a child restraint is secured { WARNING circumstance, even though it is using a safety belt and it uses a top turned off. tether, see Lower Anchors and A child in a rear-facing child Tethers for Children (LATCH Secure rear-facing child restraint can be seriously System) on page 3‑48 for top restraints in a rear seat, even if injured or killed if the right front tether anchor locations. the airbag is off. If you secure a passenger airbag inflates. This forward-facing child restraint in Do not secure a child seat in a is because the back of the the right front seat, always move position without a top tether anchor rear-facing child restraint would the front passenger seat as far if a national or local law requires be very close to the inflating that the top tether be anchored, or if back as it will go. It is better to airbag. A child in a forward-facing the instructions that come with the secure the child restraint in a child restraint can be seriously child restraint say that the top strap rear seat. injured or killed if the right front must be anchored. passenger airbag inflates and the See Passenger Sensing System In Canada, the law requires that passenger seat is in a forward on page 3‑31 for additional forward-facing child restraints have position. information. a top tether, and that the tether be Even if the passenger sensing attached. system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag, (Continued) Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (57,1)
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You will be using the lap-shoulder 2. Put the child restraint on belt to secure the child restraint in the seat. this position. Follow the instructions 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run that came with the child restraint. the lap and shoulder portions of 1. Move the seat as far back as it the vehicle's safety belt through will go before securing the or around the restraint. The child forward-facing child restraint. restraint instructions will show When the passenger sensing you how. system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped), the off indicator on the passenger 4. Push the latch plate into the airbag status indicator should buckle until it clicks. light and stay lit when you start Position the release button on the vehicle. See Passenger the buckle so that the safety belt Airbag Status Indicator on could be quickly unbuckled if page 5‑12. necessary.
Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (58,1)
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7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth. When the child restraint is properly installed, there should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement. If the airbag or airbags are off, the off indicator in the passenger airbag 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 6. To tighten the belt, push down status indicator will come on and out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the stay on when the vehicle is started. lock. When the retractor lock is shoulder portion of the belt to If a child restraint has been installed set, the belt can be tightened but tighten the lap portion of the belt, and the off symbol is not lit, see “If not pulled out of the retractor. and feed the shoulder belt back the On Indicator is Lit for a Child into the retractor. When installing Restraint” under Passenger Sensing a forward-facing child restraint, System on page 3‑31 for more it may be helpful to use your information. knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt Try to pull the belt out of the and let it go back all the way. retractor to make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 5 and 6. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (59,1)
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Securing Child Restraints In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have (Rear Seat Position) a top tether, and that the tether be When securing a child restraint in a attached. rear seating position, study the If the child restraint does not have instructions that came with the the LATCH system, you will be child restraint to make sure it is using the safety belt to secure the compatible with this vehicle. child restraint in this position. If the child restraint has the LATCH Be sure to follow the instructions system, see Lower Anchors and that came with the child restraint. Tethers for Children (LATCH Secure the child in the child restraint System) on page 3‑48 for how and when and as the instructions say. where to install the child restraint If more than one child restraint 3. Push the latch plate into the using LATCH. If a child restraint is needs to be installed in the rear buckle until it clicks. secured in the vehicle using a seat, be sure to read Where to Put Position the release button on safety belt and it uses a top tether, the Restraint on page 3‑46. the buckle so that the safety belt see Lower Anchors and Tethers for could be quickly unbuckled if Children (LATCH System) on 1. Put the child restraint on necessary. page 3‑48 for top tether anchor the seat. locations. 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run Do not secure a child seat in a the lap and shoulder portions of position without a top tether anchor the vehicle safety belt through or if a national or local law requires around the restraint. The child that the top tether be anchored, or if restraint instructions will show the instructions that come with the you how. child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (60,1)
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6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑48 for more information. 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 5. To tighten the belt, push down safety belt path and attempt to out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the move it side‐to‐side and back‐ lock. When the retractor lock is shoulder portion of the belt to and‐forth. When the child set, the belt can be tightened but tighten the lap portion of the belt, restraint is properly installed, not pulled out of the retractor. and feed the shoulder belt back there should be no more than into the retractor. When installing 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement. a forward-facing child restraint, To remove the child restraint, it may be helpful to use your unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and knee to push down on the child let it return to the stowed position. restraint as you tighten the belt. If the top tether is attached to a top Try to pull the belt out of the tether anchor, disconnect it. retractor to make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 4 and 5. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1)
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Storage cupholder, push in on the cover, Storage then pull it out. After use, push in Compartments the cupholder until it latches. Storage Compartments There is also a cupholder located in Glove Box ...... 4-1 Glove Box the rear of the center console. Cupholders ...... 4-1 Lift up on the glove box lever to Front Storage ...... 4-1 open it. Front Storage Cupholders
The vehicle may have shopping bag hooks on each front seatback. Lift Two cupholders are located in the the headrest to access the hooks. center instrument panel, below the climate control system. To use the Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1)
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Engine Coolant Temperature Controls Instruments and Gauge ...... 5-11 Controls Safety Belt Reminders ...... 5-11 Airbag Readiness Light ...... 5-12 Steering Wheel Passenger Airbag Status Adjustment Controls Indicator ...... 5-12 Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-1 Charging System Light ...... 5-13 Steering Wheel Controls ...... 5-2 Malfunction Horn ...... 5-3 Indicator Lamp ...... 5-14 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-3 Brake System Warning Rear Window Wiper/ Light ...... 5-16 Washer ...... 5-5 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Clock ...... 5-5 Warning Light ...... 5-17 Power Outlets ...... 5-5 Up-Shift Light ...... 5-17 Cigarette Lighter ...... 5-6 Hold Mode Light ...... 5-18 Ashtrays ...... 5-7 Tire Pressure Light ...... 5-18 Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 5-18 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Change Engine Oil Light . . . . . 5-19 Indicators Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 5-20 Warning Lights, Gauges, and High-Beam On Light ...... 5-20 The lever is located under the Indicators ...... 5-7 Daytime Running Lamps steering column, slightly to the left. Instrument Cluster ...... 5-8 (DRL) Indicator Light ...... 5-20 Speedometer ...... 5-9 Front Fog Lamp Light ...... 5-20 Odometer ...... 5-9 Cruise Control Light ...... 5-21 Trip Odometer ...... 5-9 Door Ajar Light ...... 5-21 Tachometer ...... 5-9 Trip Computer Fuel Gauge ...... 5-10 Trip Computer (US Only) . . . . 5-21 Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1)
5-2 Instruments and Controls
To adjust the steering wheel: Steering Wheel Controls 1. Pull the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel up or down into a comfortable position. 3. Pull the lever up to lock the wheel in place. Do not adjust the tilt lever while driving.
Side View of the Volume Control Front View of the Steering Wheel If the vehicle has this feature, some Controls audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. PWR (Power): Press and release to turn the system on and off. When the system is on, press and release for a short time to mute the system. Press and release again to turn the sound back on. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1)
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+ VOLUME −: Press the toggle Horn bar located below the + VOLUME − button to adjust the volume. Press Press near or on the horn symbols the left side of the toggle bar, below on the steering wheel pad to sound the + (plus) sign to increase the the horn. volume. Press the right side of the toggle bar, below the − (minus) sign Windshield Wiper/Washer to decrease the volume. MODE: Press and release this button multiple times to cycle through the audio playback options that are available on the vehicle. Options may include FM, AM, XM, Hatchback Shown CD, and AUX. The lever is located on the right side SEEK: Press and release to go to of the steering column. The ignition the next preset station. must be turned to ON/RUN to operate the windshield wipers. Press and hold for a long time to go to the next AM, FM, or XM station. Move the lever to one of the The radio seeks stations only with Sedan Shown following positions: a strong signal that are in the HI (High Speed): Fast wipes. selected band. LO (Low Speed): Slow wipes. When playing a CD, press and release to go to the next track. Press and hold to fast forward through the tracks. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1)
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INT (Intermittent): Move to this Clear ice and snow from the wiper The spray continues until the lever position for a delayed wiping cycle. blades before using them. If frozen is released. The wipers will run a Turn the band on the windshield to the windshield, carefully loosen or few times and either stop or will wiper toward FAST or SLOW for a thaw them. Damaged wiper blades resume at the speed being used shorter or longer delay between should be replaced. See Wiper previously. See Washer Fluid on wipes. The wiper speed can only be Blade Replacement on page 10‑30. page 10‑24 for information on filling adjusted when the lever is in the Heavy snow or ice can overload the the windshield washer fluid. INT position. wipers. A circuit breaker stops them OFF: Turns the windshield until the motor cools. { WARNING wipers off. Windshield Washer In freezing weather, do not use Misting Function To use this feature, the ignition the washer until the windshield Move the lever toward INT for a must be turned to ON/RUN. Pull is warmed. Otherwise the single wiping cycle. Hold it there the windshield washer/wiper lever washer fluid can form ice on the until the windshield wipers start; toward you to spray washer fluid on windshield, blocking your vision. then let go. The windshield wipers the windshield. will stop after one wipe. If more wipes are needed, hold the band toward INT longer. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1)
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Rear Window The windshield washer reservoir is M (Minute): Press once to go used for the windshield and rear forward one minute. To go forward Wiper/Washer window. Check the fluid level if more than one minute, press and either washer is not working. See hold the button until the correct { WARNING Washer Fluid on page 10‑24. minute is reached. S (Set): Press to reset the time to In freezing weather, do not use Clock the washer until the windshield is the nearest hour. warmed. Otherwise the washer There is a digital clock located in For example, if the set button is fluid can form ice on the the center of the instrument panel, pressed while the time is between windshield, blocking your vision. above the center air outlets. When 8:00 and 8:29, the display is set to the ignition is turned to ACC/ 8:00. If this button is pressed while ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, the time the time is between 8:30 and 8:59, The vehicle may have a rear is displayed in the digital clock. the display is set to 9:00. window wiper/washer. There are three buttons for adjusting the digital clock: After disconnecting the battery or Turn the rear wiper/washer replacing the fuse, reset the clock. band to operate the rear window H (Hour): Press once to go forward wiper/washer. one hour. To go forward more than Power Outlets OFF: Turns the rear window one hour, press and hold the button wiper/washer off. until the correct hour is reached. Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, Z : Turns the rear wiper on for such as a cell phone or MP3 player. intermittent wipes. The accessory power outlet is Y : Sprays washer fluid onto the located next to the parking brake on rear window and the wiper operates the center console. continuously. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1)
5-6 Instruments and Controls
Remove the cover to access and Certain electrical accessories Cigarette Lighter replace when not in use. The may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet is accessory power outlet and could The cigarette lighter is located operational when the ignition is overload vehicle or adapter fuses. to the right of the front ashtray. turned to ACC/ACCESSORY or If a problem is experienced, see To use it, turn the ignition to ACC/ ON/RUN. your dealer. ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, push the cigarette lighter in all the way and { When adding electrical equipment, let go. When it is ready, it will pop WARNING be sure to follow the proper back out. installation instructions included Power is always supplied to the with the equipment. See Add-On Electrical accessories may not be outlets. Do not leave electrical Electrical Equipment on page 9‑40. compatible with the cigarette lighter equipment plugged in when the and could result in blown vehicle or vehicle is not in use because the Notice: Hanging heavy adapter fuses. If you experience a equipment from the power outlet vehicle could catch fire and cause problem see your dealer for can cause damage not covered injury or death. additional information. by the vehicle warranty. The power outlets are designed for Notice: Holding a cigarette lighter Notice: Leaving electrical accessory power plugs only, such in while it is heating will not allow equipment plugged in for an as cell phone charge cords. the lighter to back away from the extended period of time while heating element when it is hot. the vehicle is off will drain the Damage from overheating may battery. Always unplug electrical occur to the lighter or heating equipment when not in use and element. Do not hold a cigarette do not plug in equipment that lighter in while it is heating. exceeds the maximum 20 ampere rating. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1)
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Ashtrays Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle The ashtray is located at the lower Gauges, and function. Often gauges and warning part of the center instrument panel. lights work together to indicate a To remove the front ashtray for Indicators problem with the vehicle. cleaning, open the ashtray fully, Warning lights and gauges can When one of the warning lights press in the retaining tab and pull signal that something is wrong the bin out. comes on and stays on while before it becomes serious enough driving, or when one of the gauges Notice: If papers, pins, or other to cause an expensive repair or shows there may be a problem, flammable items are put in the replacement. Paying attention to the check the section that explains what ashtray, hot cigarettes or other warning lights and gauges could to do. Follow this manual's advice. smoking materials could ignite prevent injury. Waiting to do repairs can be costly them and possibly damage the Warning lights come on when there and even dangerous. vehicle. Never put flammable could be a problem with a vehicle items in the ashtray. function. Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (8,1)
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Instrument Cluster
United States Manual Transmission Shown, Canada and Automatic Transmission Similar Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1)
Instruments and Controls 5-9
Speedometer Cycle between the odometer and Tachometer trip odometers A and B by pressing The speedometer shows the vehicle the reset button located in the lower speed in both kilometers per hour right area of the speedometer. Press (km/h) and miles per hour (mph). the reset button to tell how many miles or kilometers have been Odometer recorded on either Trip A or Trip B The odometer shows how far the since the trip odometer was last set vehicle has been driven, in either back to zero. kilometers or miles. To reset each trip odometer to zero, press and hold the reset button. The Trip Odometer reset button resets only the trip odometer that is being displayed. The trip odometer can record the Each trip odometer must be reset number of miles, used in the United individually. States, or kilometers, used in The tachometer displays the engine Canada, traveled for up to two trips. speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Notice: If the engine is operated above 6,500 rpm, the vehicle could be damaged, and the damages would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not operate the engine with the tachometer above 6,500 rpm. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (10,1)
5-10 Instruments and Controls
Fuel Gauge Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge: . At the service station, the gas pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. . It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated. For example, the gauge may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than English half the tank's capacity to fill Metric The fuel gauge indicates about how the tank. much fuel is left when the ignition is . The indicator moves a little when turned to ON/RUN. turning a corner or speeding up. When the tank nears empty, the low . The gauge goes back to empty fuel warning light will come on. when the ignition is turned off. There is still a little fuel left, but the vehicle's fuel tank should be filled soon. See Low Fuel Warning Light on page 5‑20 for more information. An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is located. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1)
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Engine Coolant See Engine Overheating on Temperature Gauge page 10‑21. Safety Belt Reminders Safety Belt Reminder Light When the engine is started, a chime sounds for several seconds to remind a driver to fasten the safety belt, unless the driver safety belt is already buckled.
English The vehicle has an engine coolant temperature gauge. With the ignition Metric turned to ON/RUN, this gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. The safety belt light comes on and If the gauge pointer moves into the stays on for several seconds, then red area, the engine is too hot. flashes for several more. It means that the engine coolant has overheated. This chime and light are repeated if the driver remains unbuckled and If the vehicle has been operating the vehicle is in motion. If the driver under normal driving conditions, pull safety belt is already buckled, off the road, stop the vehicle, and neither the chime nor the light turn off the engine as soon as comes on. possible. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (12,1)
5-12 Instruments and Controls
Airbag Readiness Light If the airbag readiness light stays status indicator near the clock, on or comes on while driving, the located in the center of the There is an airbag readiness light airbag system may not work instrument panel. on the instrument panel cluster, properly. Have the vehicle serviced which shows the airbag symbol. right away. The system checks the airbag's electrical system for malfunctions. { The light tells if there is an electrical WARNING problem. The system check includes If the airbag readiness light stays the airbag sensor, the airbag on after the vehicle is started or modules, the wiring, and the crash United States comes on while driving, it means sensing and diagnostic module. For the airbag system might not be more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on working properly. The airbags in the vehicle might not inflate in a page 3‑24. crash, or they could even inflate without a crash. To help avoid injury, have the vehicle serviced right away. Canada When the vehicle is started, the Passenger Airbag Status passenger airbag status indicator will light PASSENGER AIRBAG ON This light comes on when the Indicator and PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF or vehicle is started, and it will flash for The vehicle has the passenger the symbol for on and off, for a few seconds. When the light goes sensing system. See Passenger several seconds as a system check. out this indicates the system is Sensing System on page 3‑31 for Then, after several more seconds, functioning properly. important safety information. The the status indicator will light either vehicle has a passenger airbag PASSENGER AIRBAG ON or PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF, Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1)
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or either the on or off symbol, to let If, after several seconds, both status Charging System Light you know the status of the right front indicator lights remain on, or if there passenger frontal and seat-mounted are no lights at all, there may be side impact airbag (if equipped). a problem with the lights or the If the words PASSENGER AIRBAG passenger sensing system. See ON or the on symbol is lit on the your dealer for service. passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger { WARNING frontal airbag and seat-mounted If the airbag readiness light ever This light will come on briefly when side impact airbag (if equipped) is the ignition is turned on, and the comes on and stays on, it means enabled (may inflate). engine is not running, as a check to that something may be wrong show it is working. If the words PASSENGER AIRBAG with the airbag system. To help OFF or the off symbol is lit on the avoid injury to yourself or others, It should go out when the engine is passenger airbag status indicator, it have the vehicle serviced right started. If it stays on, or comes on means that the passenger sensing away. See Airbag Readiness while driving, there may have a system has turned off the right problem with the electrical charging front passenger frontal airbag and Light on page 5‑12 for more information, including important system. Have it checked by your seat-mounted side impact airbag dealer. Driving while this light is on safety information. (if equipped). could drain the battery. If a short distance must be driven with the light on, turn off all accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner to help reduce the drain on the battery. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (14,1)
5-14 Instruments and Controls
Malfunction If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Notice: Modifications made to comes on and stays on, while the the engine, transmission, Indicator Lamp engine is running, this indicates that exhaust, intake, or fuel system A computer system called OBD II there is an OBD II problem and of the vehicle or the replacement (On-Board Diagnostics-Second service is required. of the original tires with other Generation) monitors operation of Malfunctions often are indicated by than those of the same Tire the fuel, ignition, and emission the system before any problem is Performance Criteria (TPC) can control systems. It makes sure that apparent. Heeding the light can affect the vehicle's emission emissions are at acceptable levels prevent more serious damage to the controls and can cause this light for the life of the vehicle, helping to vehicle. This system assists the to come on. Modifications to produce a cleaner environment. service technician in correctly these systems could lead to diagnosing any malfunction. costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty. This could also Notice: If the vehicle is result in a failure to pass a continually driven with this light required Emission Inspection/ on, after a while, the emission Maintenance test. See controls might not work as well, Accessories and Modifications on the vehicle fuel economy might page 10‑4. not be as good, and the engine This light comes on when the might not run as smoothly. This This light comes on during a ignition is on, but the engine is not could lead to costly repairs that malfunction in one of two ways: running, as a check to show it is might not be covered by the Light Flashing: A misfire condition working. If it does not, have the vehicle warranty. has been detected. A misfire vehicle serviced by your dealer. increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control system on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1)
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The following can prevent more The following may correct an . Make sure to fuel the vehicle serious damage to the vehicle: emission system malfunction: with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as . Reduce vehicle speed. . Make sure the fuel cap is fully efficiently as designed and may installed. See Filling the Tank on . Avoid hard accelerations. cause: stalling after start-up, page 9‑37. The diagnostic stalling when the vehicle is . Avoid steep uphill grades. system can determine if the changed into gear, misfiring, If the light continues to flash, when fuel cap has been left off or hesitation on acceleration, it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. improperly installed. A loose or or stumbling on acceleration. Find a safe place to park the missing fuel cap allows fuel to These conditions might go away vehicle. Turn the vehicle off, wait at evaporate into the atmosphere. once the engine is warmed up. least 10 seconds, and restart the A few driving trips with the cap If one or more of these engine. If the light is still flashing, properly installed should turn the conditions occurs, change the follow the previous steps and see light off. fuel brand used. It will require at your dealer for service as soon as . Make sure the electrical system least one full tank of the proper possible. is not wet. The system could be fuel to turn the light off. Light On Steady: An emission wet if the vehicle was driven See Recommended Fuel on control system malfunction has through a deep puddle of water. page 9 35. been detected on the vehicle. The condition is usually ‑ Diagnosis and service might be corrected when the electrical If none of the above have made required. system dries out. A few driving the light turn off, have your dealer trips should turn the light off. check the vehicle. The dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that might have developed. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (16,1)
5-16 Instruments and Controls
Emissions Inspection and . The critical emission control If the warning light comes on, there Maintenance Programs systems have not been is a brake problem. Have the brake completely diagnosed by the system inspected right away. Some state/provincial and local system. This can happen if the governments may have programs to battery has recently been inspect the on-vehicle emission replaced or if the battery has run control equipment. For the down. The diagnostic system inspection, the emission system test evaluates critical emission equipment is connected to the control systems during normal vehicle’s Data Link driving. This can take Metric English Connector (DLC). several days of routine driving. If this has been done and the vehicle still does not pass the { WARNING inspection, your dealer can prepare the vehicle for The brake system might not be inspection. working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Brake System Warning Driving with the brake system The DLC is under the instrument Light warning light on can lead to a panel near the steering wheel. See crash. If the light is still on after your dealer if assistance is needed. The vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic circuits. If one the vehicle has been pulled off The vehicle may not pass circuit is not working, the remaining the road and carefully stopped, inspection if: circuit can still work to stop the have the vehicle towed for . The Malfunction Indicator Lamp vehicle. For normal braking service. is on with the engine running, performance, both circuits need to or if the light does not come on be working. when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN while the engine is off. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1)
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This light should come on briefly Antilock Brake System problem with the regular brakes. when the ignition is turned to ON. (ABS) Warning Light See Brake System Warning Light on If it does not come on then, have it page 5‑16. fixed so it will be ready to warn if The ABS warning light will come on there is a problem. briefly when the ignition is turned to When the ignition is on, the brake ON/RUN. This is normal. If the light system warning light will also come does not come on then, have it fixed on when the parking brake is set. so it will be ready to warn if there is The light will stay on if the parking a problem. brake does not fully release. If it stays on after the parking brake is For vehicles with the Antilock Brake Up-Shift Light fully released, it means there is a System (ABS), this light comes on brake problem. briefly when the engine is started. If the light comes on while driving, If the light stays on, turn the ignition carefully pull off the road and stop. to LOCK/OFF or if the light comes The pedal may be harder to push or on, stop as soon as possible and may go closer to the floor. It may turn the ignition off. Then start the take longer to stop. If the light is still engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on, have the vehicle towed for The vehicle may have an up-shift service. See Towing the Vehicle on on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. See your dealer. light. page 10‑74. If the regular brake system warning When this light comes on, shift to light is not on, the brakes will still the next higher gear if weather, work, but the antilock brakes will not road, and traffic conditions allow. work. If the regular brake system See Manual Transmission on warning light is also on, the antilock page 9 29 for more information. brakes will not work and there is a ‑ Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (18,1)
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Hold Mode Light Tire Pressure Light When the Light Flashes First and Then is On Steady This indicates that there may be a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System. The light flashes for about a minute and then stays on steady for the remainder of the ignition cycle. This sequence will If the vehicle has this feature, this For vehicles with the Tire Pressure repeat with every ignition cycle. See light comes on when the Hold Mode Monitoring System, this light comes Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on is active. on briefly when the engine is page 10‑51 for more information. started. If the HOLD mode light flashes, Engine Oil Pressure Light have the vehicle checked. See It provides information about tire “Hold Mode” under Automatic pressures and the Tire Pressure Transmission on page 9‑25 for more Monitoring System. information. When the Light is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires are significantly underinflated. If the vehicle has low engine oil Stop and check the tires as soon as pressure, this light will stay on after it is safe to do, and inflate them to the engine is started, or come on the proper pressure. See Tires on while driving. page 10‑42 for more information. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1)
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This indicates that the engine is not Change Engine Oil Light receiving enough oil. The engine { WARNING could be low on oil, or could have some other oil problem. Have it Do not keep driving if the oil fixed immediately by your dealer. pressure is low. The engine can become so hot that it catches fire. The oil light could also come on in Someone could be burned. Check other situations: the oil as soon as possible and . When the ignition is on but the have the vehicle serviced. engine is not running, the light The vehicle may have an engine oil will come on as a test to show it life system that indicates when the Notice: Lack of proper engine oil is working. The light will go out oil needs to be changed. maintenance can damage the when the ignition is turned on. engine. The repairs would not be When the change engine oil light If it does not come on with the covered by the vehicle warranty. comes on, it means that the engine ignition on, there may be a Always follow the maintenance oil needs to be changed. problem with the fuse or bulb. schedule for changing engine oil. Have it fixed right away. Once the engine oil has been changed, the engine oil life system . If the vehicle comes to a hard must be reset. After reset, the stop, the light may come on for a change engine oil light goes out. moment. This is normal. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑12, Scheduled Maintenance on page 11‑2 and Engine Oil on page 10‑9 for more information. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (20,1)
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Low Fuel Warning Light High-Beam On Light Front Fog Lamp Light
This light comes on when the This light comes on when the For vehicles with this feature, the vehicle is low on fuel. high-beam headlamps are in use. fog lamps light will come on when The low fuel warning light comes on See Headlamp High/Low-Beam the fog lamps are in use. when there are approximately Changer on page 6‑2 for more The light will go out when the fog 6.0 liters (1.7 gallons) of fuel information. lamps are turned off. See Fog remaining in the tank. Lamps on page 6‑4 for more Daytime Running Lamps To turn the light off, add fuel to the information. fuel tank. See Filling the Tank on (DRL) Indicator Light page 9‑37.
This light turns on whenever the Daytime Running Lamps are on. See Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 6‑2 for more information. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1)
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Cruise Control Light Door Ajar Light Trip Computer Trip Computer (US Only) The vehicle may have a trip computer. It provides the driver with driving information such as the driving distance for the remaining fuel, outside temperature, average If the vehicle has cruise control, this The door ajar light comes on and fuel economy, and driving time. light comes on whenever the cruise stays on until all doors, trunk and control is set. liftgate are closed and completely The trip computer button is located in the lower right area of The light will go out when the cruise latched. the tachometer. Each time you control is turned off. See Cruise If the key is in the ignition while the press it, the display cycles through Control on page 9 32 for more driver door is open, a warning chime ‑ the available choices. information. also sounds. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (22,1)
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Range for Remaining Fuel the same amount of fuel is in the Driving Time fuel tank. This is because different driving conditions produce different fuel economies. Generally, freeway driving produces better fuel economy than city driving. Outside Temperature This display shows the approximate This display shows the approximate outside temperature. This display can be used as a timer. number of remaining miles the The display will show the amount of vehicle can be driven without Average Fuel Economy time that has passed since the timer refueling. was last reset. The timer is only The minimum display for the range running while the vehicle is moving. is 45 miles. Once the minimum To reset the driving time, press and display range is under 45 miles, you hold the trip computer button. will see dashes on the display. The fuel range estimate is based on an average of the vehicle's fuel economy over recent driving history This display shows the approximate and the amount of fuel remaining in average miles per gallon (mpg). the fuel tank. This estimate will This number is calculated based on change if driving conditions change. the number of mpg recorded since For example, if driving in traffic and the last time this menu item was making frequent stops, this display reset. To reset the average fuel may read one number, but if the economy, press and hold the trip vehicle is driven on a freeway, the computer button. number may change even though Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1)
Lighting 6-1
Exterior Lighting The exterior lamp band has three Lighting positions: Exterior Lamp Controls 3 (Headlamps): Turns on the Exterior Lighting headlamps, together with the Exterior Lamp Controls ...... 6-1 following: Headlamp High/Low-Beam . Taillamps Changer ...... 6-2 Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-2 . License Plate Lamp Daytime Running . Instrument Panel Lights Lamps (DRL) ...... 6-2 Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 6-3 . Parking Lamps Turn and Lane-Change The headlamps automatically turn Signals ...... 6-3 off when the ignition key is turned to Fog Lamps ...... 6-4 LOCK/OFF or ACC/ACCESSORY. Interior Lighting ; (Parking Lamps): Turns on the Instrument Panel Illumination Uplevel Shown, Base Similar parking lamps, together with the Control ...... 6-4 taillamps, license plate lamp, and Dome Lamps ...... 6-5 The lever on the left side of the instrument panel lights. steering column operates the OFF: Turns all the lamps off, Lighting Features exterior lamps. Inadvertent Power Battery except the Daytime Running Saver ...... 6-5 Lamps (DRL). Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1)
6-2 Lighting
Headlamp High/ Daytime Running When the DRL system is on, the taillamps, sidemarker lamps, Low-Beam Changer Lamps (DRL) parking lamps, and instrument panel The headlamps must be on for this Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can lights do not come on unless the feature to work. make it easier for others to see the exterior lamps control is turned to the parking lamp or headlamp Push the turn signal lever away front of your vehicle during the day. position. from you to turn the high beams on. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles The DRL system turns off when one The 3 light comes on in instrument first sold in Canada. of the following conditions are met: panel cluster while the high beams The DRL system makes the . The ignition is off. are on and the ignition is turned to headlamps come on when the ON/RUN. following conditions are met: . The parking brake is on. Pull the lever toward you to return to . The ignition is on. . The high-beam headlamps low beams. are on. . The exterior lamp band is in . Flash-to-Pass OFF or in the parking lamp The low-beam headlamps position. are on. This feature is used to signal to the . The parking brake is released. . The flash-to-pass feature vehicle ahead that you want is used. to pass. An indicator light on instrument panel cluster comes on when the The regular headlamp system Pull the turn signal/multifunction DRL system is on. should be used when needed. lever toward you until the high-beam headlamps come on, then release the lever to turn them off. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1)
Lighting 6-3
Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane The hazard warning flasher button Signals change. Hold it there until the lane is located to the right of the climate change is completed. control system on the sedan. The lever returns to its starting | Hazard Warning Flasher: position whenever it is released. Press to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. If after signaling a turn or a lane This warns others that you are change the arrow flashes rapidly or having trouble. Press the button does not come on, a signal bulb again to turn the flashers off. may be burned out. When the hazard warning flashers Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb are on, the turn signals will is not burned out, check the fuse. not work. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 10‑36.
An arrow on the instrument panel cluster flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1)
6-4 Lighting
Fog Lamps To turn the fog lamps off, turn the Interior Lighting band to # again. The fog lamp For vehicles with fog lamps, they indicator light will go off. are controlled by the # band Instrument Panel located on the middle of the turn The fog lamps will also turn off Illumination Control signal/multifunction lever. when the high-beam headlamps are turned on. When the high-beam This feature controls the brightness To use the fog lamps, the ignition headlamps are turned off, the fog of the instrument panel lights. must be turned to ON/RUN and the lamps will turn on again. low-beam headlamps or parking lamps must be on. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on Turn the band to # to turn the fog along with the fog lamps. lamps on. The band automatically returns to its starting position when released. The fog lamp indicator light comes on in the instrument panel cluster. See Front Fog Lamp Light on page 5‑20.
The thumbwheel for this feature is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column. Turn the thumbwheel to brighten or dim the lights. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1)
Lighting 6-5
Dome Lamps Lighting Features The vehicle has a dome lamp located in the overhead console. Inadvertent Power Battery Move the switch to the following Saver positions: This feature is designed to protect ON: The light comes on and the vehicle's battery against stays on. drainage. If the exterior lamps O (Door): The light comes on control is left in the ; or 2 when a door is opened. The light position, the key is removed and the turns off when all the doors are driver door is opened, the lights will closed. turn off automatically. OFF: The light remains off even If the key is removed and the driver when a door is opened. door is opened while the dome lamp is on, the dome lamp will not turn off Be sure all doors and trunk lid or automatically. hatch are completely closed or the battery may drain. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1)
6-6 Lighting
2 NOTES Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1)
Infotainment System 7-1
Introduction To minimize taking your eyes off the Infotainment road while driving, do the following System Infotainment while the vehicle is parked: . Become familiar with the Determine which radio the vehicle operation and controls of the Introduction has and read the following pages to audio system. Infotainment ...... 7-1 become familiar with its features. . Operation ...... 7-2 Set up the tone, speaker { adjustments, and preset radio Radio WARNING stations. AM-FM Radio ...... 7-3 Taking your eyes off the road for For more information, see Defensive Satellite Radio ...... 7-6 extended periods could cause a Driving on page 9‑2. Radio Reception ...... 7-8 crash resulting in injury or death Fixed Mast Antenna Notice: Contact your dealer to you or others. Do not give (Hatchback) ...... 7-9 before adding any equipment. Backglass Antenna extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving. Adding audio or communication (Sedan) ...... 7-9 equipment could interfere with Multi-Band Antenna ...... 7-10 the operation of the engine, radio, Audio Players This system provides access to or other systems, and could many audio and non audio listings. CD Player ...... 7-10 ‐ damage them. Follow federal Auxiliary Devices ...... 7-15 rules covering mobile radio and telephone equipment. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1)
7-2 Infotainment System
Operation Setting the Tone (Bass/Mid/Treble) SOUND (Bass/Mid/Treble): Press to adjust the bass, midrange, or treble. Adjusting the Bass To adjust the bass: 1. Press SOUND. 2. Press the pushbutton below the Bass tab on the display. Radio with CD 3. Turn O to adjust the setting. AM-FM Radio Playing the Radio 4. The settings are saved after O (Power/Volume): Press and five seconds. release to turn the system on. Press and hold this knob for more than Adjusting the Midrange two seconds to turn the system off. To adjust the midrange: Turn to increase or decrease the 1. Press SOUND. volume. 2. Press the pushbutton below the When the system is on, press and Mid tab on the display. release O to mute the system. 3. Turn O to adjust the setting. Press and release O again to turn the sound back on. 4. The settings are saved after five seconds. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1)
Infotainment System 7-3
Adjusting the Treble Adjusting the Fade Radio To adjust the treble: To adjust the fade: 1. Press SOUND. 1. Press SOUND. AM-FM Radio 2. Press the pushbutton below the 2. Press the pushbutton below the Finding a Station Treb tab on the display. Fad tab on the display. (AM‐FM Radio) 3. Turn O to adjust the setting. 3. Turn O to adjust the setting. BAND: Press to choose FM, AM, or XM (if equipped). The display 4. The settings are saved after 4. The settings are saved after ™ will show the selection. five seconds. five seconds. u SEEK: Press to seek the next Adjusting the Speakers Setting the EQ radio station with a strong signal in (Balance/Fade) SOUND (Equalization): Press to the selected band. SOUND (Balance/Fade): Press to select an equalization setting. t SEEK: Press to seek the adjust the balance or fade. Setting the EQ previous radio station with a strong Adjusting the Balance signal in the selected band. 1. Press SOUND. [ To adjust the balance: TUNE: Press to go to the next 2. Press the pushbutton below the station manually. 1. Press SOUND. P.E.Q. tab on the display. The Pop, Rock, Ctry, Voice, Jazz, r TUNE: Press to go to the 2. Press the pushbutton below the Clas tabs appear on the display. previous station manually. Bal tab on the display. 3. Press the pushbutton below the 3. Turn O to adjust the setting. desired selection to set the EQ. 4. The settings are saved after Pressing the same pushbutton five seconds. again cancels the EQ setting. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1)
7-4 Infotainment System
SCAN: Press to scan radio To use Automatic Store: Finding a Station stations. The radio goes to a station, 1. Press and hold AST to use Auto (Radio with CD, and Radio plays for a few seconds, then goes Store mode. with Six‐Disc CD) to the next station. Press this button again to stop scanning. 2. Press the pushbutton below the BAND: Press to choose FM, AM, ON tab on the radio display. or XM (if equipped). The display will The radio only scans stations with a show the selection. strong signal in the selected band. 3. Automatic Store searches for radio stations with a strong u SEEK: Press to seek the next AST (Automatic Store): Twelve signal and automatically set radio station with a strong signal in preset stations with the strongest presets A1 and A2 with new the selected band. reception in the area can be stations. automatically stored. The radio will t SEEK: Press to seek the only scan stations with a strong 4. After all stations are set, press previous radio station with a strong signal that are in the selected AM or the pushbutton below the arrow signal in the selected band. FM band. If the Automatic Store tab on the radio display to return [ TUNE: Press to go to the next function is started in the FM band, to the main radio screen station manually. only FM stations are stored in To reset the automatically stored r preset pages A1 and A2. If the TUNE: Press to go to the radio stations, press and hold AST. previous station manually. Automatic Store function is started Then press the pushbutton below in the AM band, only AM stations the RESE tab on the radio display. SCAN/AST: Press to scan radio are stored in A1 and A2. If no stations are stored on preset stations. The radio goes to a station, A combination of AM, FM and XM (if pages A1 and A2, the RESE option plays for a few seconds, then goes equipped) stations can be stored does not appear in the radio display. to the next station. The radio only manually into the other four favorite When the Automatic Store function scans stations with a strong signal pages. is used, any stations that were in the selected band. Press SCAN/ previously set will be deleted and AST again to stop scanning. replaced with new stations. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1)
Infotainment System 7-5
Press and hold SCAN/AST to use To use Automatic Store: Storing a Radio Station Automatic Store. The radio only 1. Press and hold SCAN/AST to Drivers are encouraged to set up scans stations with a strong signal use Automatic Store mode. radio station favorites while the in the selected band. 2. Press the pushbutton below the vehicle is in P (Park). Tune to AST (Automatic Store): Twelve ON tab on the radio display. favorite stations using the preset stations with the strongest pushbuttons, favorites button, and reception in the area can be 3. Automatic Store searches for steering wheel controls. See automatically stored. The radio will radio stations with a strong Defensive Driving on page 9‑2. only scan stations with a strong signal and automatically sets A maximum of 36 stations can be signal that are in the selected AM or presets A1 and A2 with new programmed as favorites using the FM band. If the Automatic Store stations. 6 pushbuttons positioned below the function is started in the FM band, 4. After all stations are set, press radio station frequency labels and only FM stations are stored in the pushbutton below the arrow by using the radio favorites page preset pages A1 and A2. If the tab on the radio display to return button (FAV button). Press the FAV Automatic Store function is started to the main radio screen. button to go through up to six pages in the AM band, only AM stations of favorites, each having six favorite are stored in A1 and A2. To reset the automatically stored stations available per page. A combination of AM, FM, and XM radio stations, press and hold If Automatic Store is used, then four (if equipped) stations can be stored SCAN/AST. Then press the pages of favorites are available. manually into the other four favorite pushbutton below the RESE tab on Each page of favorites can contain pages. the radio display. If no stations are stored on preset pages A1 and A2, any combination of AM, FM, or XM the RESE option does not appear (if equipped) stations. To store a in the radio display. When the station as a favorite: Automatic Store function is used, 1. Tune in the desired station. any stations that were previously set will be deleted and replaced with 2. Press and release the FAV new stations. button to display the page where the station is to be stored. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1)
7-6 Infotainment System
3. Press and hold one of the six Satellite Radio t SEEK: Press to seek the numbered pushbuttons until previous XM channel. a beep sounds. When the XM™ Satelite Radio Service pushbutton is pressed and [ TUNE: Press to go to the next XM is a satellite radio service based XM channel. released, the station that was in the 48 contiguous United States set will return. and 10 Canadian provinces. XM r TUNE: Press to go to the 4. Repeat the Steps 1 through 3 for Satellite Radio has a wide variety of previous XM channel. each radio station to be stored programming and commercial-free SCAN/AST: Press to scan XM as a favorite. music, coast-to-coast, and in channels. The radio goes to a To set up the number of favorites digital-quality sound. A service fee channel, plays for a few seconds, is required to receive the XM pages: then goes to the next channel. service. For more information, Press SCAN/AST again to stop 1. Press and hold FAV until the contact XM at www.xmradio.com or scanning. radio setup menu displays. call 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and SCAN: Press to scan XM www.xmradio.ca or call 2. Select the desired number of channels. The radio goes to a 1-877-438-9677 in Canada. favorites pages by pressing the channel, plays for a few seconds, pushbutton located below the Finding a Channel then goes to the next channel. displayed page numbers. Press this button again to stop BAND: Press to choose FM, AM, scanning. 3. Press FAV to return to the or XM. The display will show the original main radio screen selection. showing the radio station frequency tabs and to begin u SEEK: Press to seek the next the process of programming XM channel. favorites for the chosen number of numbered pages. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1)
Infotainment System 7-7
Storing an XM Channel 3. Press and hold one of the six XM Radio Messages numbered pushbuttons until Drivers are encouraged to set up UPDATING: The encryption code a beep sounds. When the XM Channel favorites while the in the receiver is being updated, and pushbutton is pressed and vehicle is in P (Park). Tune to no action is required. This process released, the channel that was favorite stations using the should take no longer than set will return. pushbuttons, favorites button, and 30 seconds. 4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for steering wheel controls. See NO SIGNAL: The system is each XM channel to be stored Defensive Driving on page 9‑2. functioning correctly, but the vehicle as a favorite. A maximum of 36 stations can be is in a location that is blocking the programmed as favorites using the To set up the number of favorites XM signal. When the vehicle is 6 pushbuttons positioned below the pages: moved into an open area, the signal radio station frequency labels and 1. Press and hold FAV until the should return. by using the radio favorites page radio setup menu displays. LOADING: The audio system is button (FAV button). Press the FAV acquiring and processing audio and button to go through up to six pages 2. Select the desired number of favorites pages by pressing the text data. No action is needed. This of favorites, each having six favorite message should disappear shortly. stations available per page. pushbutton located below the If Automatic Store is used, then four displayed page numbers. OFF AIR: This channel is not pages of favorites are available. 3. Press FAV to return to the currently in service. Tune in to Each page of favorites can contain original main radio screen another channel. any combination of AM, FM, or XM showing the radio frequency CH UNAVAILABLE: This channels. To store an XM channel tabs and to begin the process of previously assigned channel is no as a favorite: programming favorites for the longer assigned. Tune to another 1. Tune in the desired channel. chosen number of numbered station. If this station was one of the pages. presets, choose another station for 2. Press and release the FAV that preset button. button to display the page where the channel is to be stored. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (8,1)
7-8 Infotainment System
RADIO ID: If tuned to channel 0, AM XM™ Satellite Radio Service this message alternates with the XM The range for most AM stations is XM Satellite Radio Service gives Radio eight digit radio ID label. This ‐ greater than for FM, especially at digital radio reception from label is needed to activate the night. The longer range can cause coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous service. station frequencies to interfere United States, and in Canada. Just CHECK XM TUNER: If this with each other. For better radio as with FM, tall buildings or hills can message does not clear within a reception, most AM radio stations interfere with satellite radio signals, short period of time, the receiver boost the power levels during the causing the sound to fade in and could have a fault. Consult with your day, and then reduce these levels out. In addition, traveling or standing dealer. during the night. Static can also under heavy foliage, bridges, occur when things like storms and garages, or tunnels may cause loss Radio Reception power lines interfere with radio of the XM signal for a period of time. reception. When this happens, try Frequency interference and static reducing the treble on the radio. Cellular Phone Usage can occur during normal radio Cellular phone usage may cause reception if items such as cell phone FM Stereo chargers, vehicle convenience interference with the vehicle's radio. accessories, and external electronic FM signals only reach about 16 to This interference may occur when 65 km (10 to 40 miles). Although the devices are plugged into the making or receiving phone calls, radio has a built-in electronic circuit accessory power outlet. If there is charging the phone's battery, interference or static, unplug the that automatically works to reduce or simply having the phone on. This item from the accessory power interference, some static can occur, interference causes an increased especially around tall buildings or outlet. level of static while listening to the hills, causing the sound to fade in radio. If static is received while and out. listening to the radio, unplug the cellular phone and turn it off. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1)
Infotainment System 7-9
Fixed Mast Antenna for proper radio reception, the Because this antenna is built into antenna connector at the top-center the rear window, there is a reduced (Hatchback) of the rear window needs to be risk of damage caused by car Vehicles without OnStar® have a properly attached to the post on the washes and vandals. fixed mast antenna that can glass. If static is heard on the radio, when withstand most car washes without Notice: Using a razor blade or the rear window defogger is turned being damaged. If the mast should sharp object to clear the inside on, it could mean that a defogger ever become slightly bent, rear window can damage the rear grid line has been damaged. If this straighten it out by hand. If the mast window antenna and/or the rear is true, the grid line must be is badly bent, replace it. window defogger. Repairs would repaired. Check occasionally to make sure not be covered by the vehicle If adding a cellular telephone to the the mast is still tightened to the warranty. Do not clear the inside vehicle, and the antenna needs to antenna base located on the roof of rear window with sharp objects. be attached to the glass, make sure the vehicle. If tightening is required, Notice: Do not apply aftermarket that the grid lines for the AM-FM tighten by hand. glass tinting with metallic film. antenna are not damaged. There is The metallic film in some tinting enough space between the grid Backglass Antenna materials will interfere with or lines to attach a cellular telephone (Sedan) distort the incoming radio antenna without interfering with ® reception. Any damage caused to radio reception. Vehicles without OnStar have the your backglass antenna due to AM-FM antenna integrated with the metallic tinting materials will not rear window defogger, located in the be covered by the vehicle rear window. Make sure that the warranty. inside surface of the rear window is not scratched and that the lines on the glass are not damaged. If the inside surface is damaged, it could interfere with radio reception. Also, Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (10,1)
7-10 Infotainment System
Multi-Band Antenna Audio Players Care of CDs Vehicles with OnStar have a If playing a CD-R, the sound quality multi-band antenna located on the CD Player can be reduced due to CD-R quality, roof of the vehicle. The antenna is the method of recording, the quality used for the AM/FM radio, OnStar Care of the CD Player of the music that has been and the XM Satellite Radio Service Do not add labels to a CD. It could recorded, and the way the CD-R or System. Keep the antenna clear of get caught in the CD player. Use a CD-RW has been handled. Handle obstructions for clear reception. marking pen to write on the top of them carefully. Store CD-Rs in their If the vehicle has a sunroof, the the CD if a description is needed. original cases or other protective performance of the AM/FM radio, cases and away from direct sunlight Do not use CD lens cleaners, they OnStar, and the XM system may be and dust. The CD player scans the could damage the CD player. affected if the sunroof is open. bottom surface of the disc. If the Notice: If a label is added to a surface of a CD is damaged, such CD, or more than one CD is as cracked, broken, or scratched, inserted into the slot at a time, the CD does not play properly or not or an attempt is made to play at all. Do not touch the bottom side scratched or damaged CDs, the of a CD while handling it; this could CD player could be damaged. damage the surface. Pick up CDs While using the CD player, use by grasping the outer edges or the only CDs in good condition edge of the hole and the outer edge. without any label, load one CD at If the surface of a CD is soiled, a time, and keep the CD player clean it with a soft, lint‐free cloth or and the loading slot free of dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, foreign materials, liquids, and neutral detergent solution mixed debris. with water. Make sure the wiping If an error displays, see “CD process starts from the center to Messages” earlier in this section. the edge. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1)
Infotainment System 7-11
Playing a CD [ TUNE (Next Track): Press CD/AUX while a CD is playing to pause the CD. PAUSE Press [ TUNE to go to the next Radio with CD flashes on the display. Press CD/ track. The track number will appear AUX again to start playing the CD. Insert a CD partway into the slot, on the display. The player will label side up. The player pulls it in continue moving forward through Press CD/AUX to play a CD when and the CD begins playing. A CD the CD with each press of listening to the audio contents from can be loaded while the ignition is in [ TUNE. other device (AUX mode). CD the OFF position. Loading appears on the display r TUNE (Previous Track): Press when the CD player has been When the CD is inserted, CD to go to the start of the current track. selected. The CD symbol will Loading appears on the display. As The track number will appear on the appear on the display when a CD is each new track starts to play, the display. The player will continue loaded. track number displays. moving backward through the CD If the ignition or radio is turned off with each press of r TUNE. EJECT: Press to eject a CD. The with a CD in the player, it will stay in CD can be ejected when the ignition the player. When a CD is in the BAND: Press to listen to the radio or the radio is turned off. while a CD is playing. The CD player and the ignition is in the ON/ INFO/DISP (Information/Display): RUN position, the radio must be remains inside the radio for future listening. : Press to display additional text turned on before the CD will start information related to the current playing. When the ignition and radio CD/AUX: Press to play a CD when MP3/WMA song. A choice of are turned on, the CD will start listening to the radio. CD Loading additional information such as: Song playing where it stopped, if it was appears on the display when the CD Title , Album Title, Artist, Bit rate the last selected audio source. player has been selected. The CD may appear. The CD player can play the smaller symbol will appear on the display 8 cm (3 in) single CDs with an when a CD is loaded. adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (12,1)
7-12 Infotainment System
RPT (Repeat): Press the Using an MP3 The player is able to read and pushbutton under the RPT tab on play a maximum of 50 folders, the display to repeat the current MP3/WMA CD-R Disc Format 5 sessions, and 999 files. Long file track, RPT appears on the display. If you burn your own MP3/WMA names and folder names can use Press the pushbutton again to stop disc on a personal computer: more disc memory space than repeat. necessary. To conserve space on . Make sure the MP3/WMA files the disc, minimize the length of the RDM (Random): Press the are recorded on a CD-R disc. pushbutton below the RDM tab on file and folder names. An MP3/WMA . Do not mix standard audio and the display to play tracks in random, CD that was recorded using no file MP3/WMA files on one disc. rather than sequential order, RDM folders can also be played. The appears on the display. Press the . Make sure each MP3/WMA file system can support up to eight pushbutton again to stop has a .m3u or .wma extension, folders in depth; however, keep the random play. other file extensions might depth of the folders to a minimum in not work. order to keep down the complexity INT (Scan): Press the pushbutton and confusion in trying to locate a below the INT tab on the display to . Files can be recorded with a particular folder during playback. listen to the first few seconds of variety of fixed or variable bit If a CD contains more than the each track on the CD, INTRO rates. Song title, artist name, maximum of 50 folders, 5 sessions, appears on the display. Press the and album are available for and 999 files, the player lets you pushbutton again to stop scanning display by the radio when access and navigate up to the and the current track begins to play. recorded using ID3 tags version maximum, but all items over the 1 and 2. maximum are ignored. . Make sure to finalize the disc when burning an MP3/WMA disc using multiple sessions. It is usually better to burn the disc all at once. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1)
Infotainment System 7-13
Root Directory recorded without folders or playlists. Track names longer than The root directory is treated as a When displaying the name of the 32 characters or 4 pages are folder. If the root directory has folder the radio displays ROOT. shortened. Parts of words on the compressed audio files, the When a CD contains only last page of text and the extension directory is displayed as ROOT. All compressed audio files, but no of the filename do not display. files contained directly under the folders, all files are located under Playing an MP3/WMA root directory are accessed prior to the root folder. When the radio any other directory. displays the name of the folder, the With the ignition in the ON/RUN radio displays ROOT. position, insert a CD partway into Empty Directory or Folder the slot, label side up. The player If a root directory or a folder exists Order of Play pulls the disc in. The CD should somewhere in the file structure that Play will begin from the first track begin playing. As each new track contains only folders/subfolders under the root directory. When all starts to play, the track number and and no compressed files directly tracks from the root directory have the song name will appear on the beneath them, the player advances been played, play will continue from display. If the ignition or radio is to the next folder in the file structure files according to their numerical turned off with a CD in the player, it that contains compressed audio listing. After playing the last track will stay in the player. When a CD is files. The empty folder does not from the last folder, the player will in the player and the ignition is display. begin playing again at the first track turned on, the radio must be turned of the first folder or root directory. on before the CD will start playback. No Folder When the ignition and radio are When a CD contains only File System and Naming turned on, the CD will start playing compressed files, the files are The song name in the ID3 tag is where it stopped, if it was the last located under the root folder. The displayed. If the song name is not selected audio source. next and previous folder function present in the ID3 tag, then the does not function on a CD that was radio displays the file name without the extension (such as MP3/WMA) instead. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (14,1)
7-14 Infotainment System
The CD player can play the smaller [ TUNE (Next Track): Press the SCROLL (MP3/WMA Mode Only): 8 cm (3 in) single CDs with an up TUNE arrow to go to the next Press the SOUND button for longer adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the track. The track number displays. than two seconds. The song title or smaller CDs are loaded in the same The player continues moving other available information of a song manner. forward through the CD each time scrolls on/off. The offset is scroll on. Sound quality may be reduced due TUNE is pressed. The scroll mode can be changed only when the SOUND button is to CD-R quality, the method of r TUNE (Previous Track): Press recording, the quality of the music pressed for longer than the down TUNE arrow to go to the two seconds. that has been recorded, and the start of the current track. The way the CD-R has been handled. track number displays. The player CD Player Messages DIR (Directory): Press to repeat continues moving backward through (Radio with CD, and Radio the tracks in the current directory. the CD each time TUNE is pressed. with Six‐Disc CD) DIR displays. INFO/DISP (Information/Display): CHECK CD: If this message Press DIR again to repeat the Press to display additional text displays and/or the CD comes out, it tracks in all of the directories. information related to the current could be for one of the following ALL displays. MP3/WMA song. A choice of reasons: additional information such as: Song Press DIR again to turn off Title, Album Title, and Artist. Bit . It is very hot. When the repeat play. Rate might also display. temperature returns to normal, u t the CD should play. SEEK (Next/Previous When information is not available, Folder) (in MP3/WMA Mode): No Info displays. . The road is very rough. When Press to change the folder. If CD-R the road becomes smoother, the does not have any folders, “ROOT” Press this button for longer than CD should play. flashes on the display for a two seconds to change display mode. . The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, short time. or upside down. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1)
Infotainment System 7-15
. The air is very humid. If so, wait Auxiliary Devices O (Power/Volume): Turn to adjust about an hour and try again. the volume. Additional volume The infotainment system has a . The format of the CD is not adjustments may have to be made 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input jack compatible. See Using an MP3 from the portable device if the “ ” located on the lower right side of earlier in this section. volume is too quiet or too loud. the faceplate. This is not an audio . There was a problem while output; do not plug headphones into AUX (Auxiliary): Press to listen to burning the CD. the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input the radio while a portable audio . jack. An external audio device such device is playing. Press again and The label is caught in the CD ® player. as an iPod , laptop computer, MP3 the system begins playing audio player, CD changer, etc. can be from the connected portable audio If the CD is not playing correctly, for connected to the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) player. If a portable audio player is any other reason, try a known auxiliary input jack for use as not connected, No Aux Input Device good CD. another audio source. Found may display. If any error occurs repeatedly or if Drivers are encouraged to set up CD/AUX (Auxiliary): Press to play an error cannot be corrected, any auxiliary device while the a CD while a portable audio device contact your dealer. If the radio vehicle is in P (Park). See Defensive is playing. Press CD/AUX a second displays an error message, write it Driving on page 9‑2 for more time for the system to begin playing down and provide it to your dealer information on driver distraction. audio from the connected portable when reporting the problem. audio player. The portable audio To use a portable audio player, device continues playing until it is connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to turned off. the radio's 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input jack. When a device is connected, press the radio AUX button to begin playing audio from the device over the vehicle speakers. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (16,1)
7-16 Infotainment System
2 NOTES Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1)
Climate Controls 8-1
Climate Controls Climate Control Systems For vehicles with these climate control systems, the heating, cooling, and Climate Control Systems ventilation can be controlled for the vehicle. Climate Control Systems ...... 8-1 Air Vents Air Vents ...... 8-4 Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...... 8-5
Climate Control System with Heater and Air Conditioning
A. Temperature Control D. Air Conditioning (A/C) B. Fan Control E. Recirculation C. Air Delivery Mode Control F. Rear Window Defogger Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1)
8-2 Climate Controls
Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to change the current airflow mode. Select from the following air delivery modes: Y (Vent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. \ (Bi-Level): Air is divided between the instrument panel and floor outlets. [ (Floor): Air is directed to the Climate Control System with Heater Only floor outlets, with some air directed to the rear outlets. Keep the area A. Temperature Control Temperature Control: Turn under the front seats clear to allow B. Fan Control clockwise or counterclockwise the flow of air to the rear to increase or decrease the compartment. C. Air Delivery Mode Control temperature of the air flowing from (Defog): This mode clears the the system. É D. Rear Window Defogger windows of fog or moisture. Air is E. Outside Air/Recirculation 9 (Fan Control): Turn clockwise directed to the windshield, floor, or counterclockwise to increase or and side window outlets. When OFF: Turns the fan off. decrease the fan speed. The fan this mode is selected, the must be turned on to run the air system automatically runs the conditioning compressor. air-conditioning. To defog the windows faster, turn the temperature control to the warmest setting. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1)
Climate Controls 8-3
1 (Defrost): This mode quickly For quick cool down on hot days, do ? (Recirculation): This mode clears the windshield of fog or frost. the following: recirculates and helps to quickly Air is directed to the windshield and 1. Open the windows to let hot air cool the air inside the vehicle. It can side window outlets. When this escape. be used to prevent outside air and mode is selected, the system odors from entering the vehicle. 2. Press . automatically runs the ? For vehicles with a recirculation air-conditioning. To defrost the 3. Press A/C. button, press the button to turn the windows faster, turn the temperature 4. Select the coolest temperature. recirculation mode on. An indicator control to the warmest setting. light comes on to show that the Do not drive the vehicle until all the 5. Select the highest 9 speed. recirculation is on. Press the button windows are clear. again to return to outside air mode. Using these settings together for A/C (Air Conditioning): For long periods of time may cause the For vehicles with a lever, move vehicles with air conditioning, follow air inside of the vehicle to become the lever to choose the these steps to use the system. Turn too dry. To prevent this from recirculation mode. 9 to the desired speed. The air happening, after the air in the Using the recirculation mode for conditioning does not operate when vehicle has cooled, turn the extended periods may cause the the fan control knob is in the off recirculation mode off. windows to fog. If this happens, position. Press A/C to turn the air The air conditioning system select the defrost mode. conditioning on and off. When A/C removes moisture from the air, so a is pressed, an indicator light comes small amount of water might drip on to show that the air conditioning under the vehicle while idling or is on. after turning off the engine. This is normal. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1)
8-4 Climate Controls
: (Outside Air): This mode If the vehicle does not have air Air Vents brings outside air into the vehicle. conditioning, the rear window defogger may turn off about To open an outlet, press on its For vehicles with a recirculation 10 minutes after the button is cover. Turn the cover to change the button, press the button until the pressed. If it remains on, it can be direction of the airflow. recirculation mode is turned off. The vehicle then returns to the outside turned off by pressing < again or Operation Tips by turning off the engine. air mode. . Clear away any ice, snow or For vehicles with a lever, move the If the vehicle has air conditioning, leaves from the air inlets at the lever to choose the outside the rear window defogger turns off base of the windshield that may air mode. about 10 minutes after the button is block the flow of air into the pressed. The defogger can also be vehicle. Rear Window and Outside turned off by turning the engine off. . Mirror Defogger Use of non-GM approved hood Notice: Do not use anything deflectors may adversely affect For vehicles with a rear window and sharp on the inside of the rear the performance of the system. outside mirror defogger, they only window. If you do, you could cut . Keep the path under the front work when the ignition is turned to or damage the warming grid, and seats clear of objects to help ON/RUN. the repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not circulate the air inside of the The rear window defogger uses a attach a temporary vehicle vehicle more effectively. warming grid to remove fog or frost license, tape, a decal, or anything from the rear window. similar to the defogger grid. < (Rear Window Defogger): Press to turn the rear window and outside mirror defogger on or off. An indicator light comes on to show that the feature is on. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1)
Climate Controls 8-5
Maintenance To change the passenger compartment air filter, use the Passenger Compartment following steps: Air Filter For vehicles with a passenger compartment air filter, it is located behind the glove box. It can be accessed after removing the glove box from its housing. Pollen and dust are removed by the filter. The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled 3. Remove the filter cover. maintenance. For a replacement filter see your dealer. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 11‑2 for replacement intervals. 1. Open the glove box halfway down. 2. Grip the glove box by both the upper and lower sides and pull it out of its housing.
4. Replace the air conditioner filter. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1)
8-6 Climate Controls
2 NOTES Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1)
Driving and Operating 9-1
Shifting Into Park (Automatic Fuel Driving and Transmission) ...... 9-21 Fuel ...... 9-34 Operating Shifting Out of Park ...... 9-23 Recommended Fuel ...... 9-35 Parking (Manual Gasoline Specifications (U.S. Transmission) ...... 9-23 and Canada Only) ...... 9-35 Driving Information Parking Over Things California Fuel Defensive Driving ...... 9-2 That Burn ...... 9-24 Requirements ...... 9-35 Drunk Driving ...... 9-2 Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-36 Engine Exhaust Fuel Additives ...... 9-36 Control of a Vehicle ...... 9-3 Engine Exhaust ...... 9-24 Braking ...... 9-3 Filling the Tank ...... 9-37 Running the Vehicle While Filling a Portable Fuel Steering ...... 9-4 Parked ...... 9-25 Off-Road Recovery ...... 9-5 Container ...... 9-39 Loss of Control ...... 9-5 Automatic Transmission Towing Driving on Wet Roads ...... 9-7 Automatic Transmission . . . . . 9-25 General Towing Highway Hypnosis ...... 9-8 Information ...... 9-39 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 9-8 Manual Transmission Winter Driving ...... 9-9 Manual Transmission ...... 9-29 Conversions and Add-Ons If the Vehicle is Stuck ...... 9-11 Brakes Add-On Electrical Vehicle Load Limits ...... 9-12 Antilock Brake Equipment ...... 9-40 Starting and Operating System (ABS) ...... 9-30 New Vehicle Break-In ...... 9-17 Parking Brake ...... 9-31 Ignition Positions ...... 9-17 Cruise Control Starting the Engine ...... 9-19 Cruise Control ...... 9-32 Engine Heater ...... 9-20 Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1)
9-2 Driving and Operating
Driving Information Death and injury associated with WARNING (Continued) drinking and driving is a global tragedy. Defensive Driving Driver distraction can cause collisions resulting in injury or Alcohol affects four things that Defensive driving means always “ possible death. These simple anyone needs to drive a vehicle: expect the unexpected.” The first defensive driving techniques judgment, muscular coordination, step in driving defensively is to wear vision, and attentiveness. the safety belt. See Safety Belts on could save your life. page 3‑11. Police records show that almost 40 percent of all motor Drunk Driving vehicle-related deaths involve { WARNING alcohol. In most cases, these Assume that other road users { WARNING deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving. (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other Drinking and then driving is very In recent years, more than drivers) are going to be careless dangerous. Your reflexes, 17,000 annual motor vehicle-related and make mistakes. Anticipate perceptions, attentiveness, and deaths have been associated with what they might do and be ready. judgment can be affected by even the use of alcohol, with about In addition: a small amount of alcohol. You 250,000 people injured. . Allow enough following can have a serious — or even For persons under 21, it is against distance between you and fatal — collision if you drive after the law in every U.S. state to drink the driver in front of you. drinking. Do not drink and drive or alcohol. There are good medical, . Focus on the task of driving. ride with a driver who has been psychological, and developmental drinking. Ride home in a cab; or if (Continued) reasons for these laws. you are with a group, designate a The obvious way to eliminate the driver who will not drink. leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1)
Driving and Operating 9-3
Medical research shows that Braking And, of course, actual stopping alcohol in a person's system can distances vary greatly with the make crash injuries worse, See Brake System Warning Light on surface of the road, whether it is especially injuries to the brain, page 5‑16. pavement or gravel; the condition of spinal cord, or heart. This means Braking action involves perception the road, whether it is wet, dry, that when anyone who has been time and reaction time. Deciding to or icy; tire tread; the condition of the drinking — driver or passenger — is push the brake pedal is perception brakes; the weight of the vehicle; in a crash, that person's chance of time. Actually doing it is and the amount of brake force being killed or permanently disabled reaction time. applied. is higher than if the person had not Avoid needless heavy been drinking. Average reaction time is about three‐fourths of a second. But that braking. Some people drive in is only an average. It might be less spurts — heavy acceleration Control of a Vehicle with one driver and as long as two followed by heavy braking — rather The following three systems or three seconds or more with than keeping pace with traffic. This help to control the vehicle while another. Age, physical condition, is a mistake. The brakes might not driving — brakes, steering, and alertness, coordination, and have time to cool between hard accelerator. At times, as when eyesight all play a part. So do stops. The brakes will wear out driving on snow or ice, it is easy to alcohol, drugs, and frustration. But much faster with a lot of heavy ask more of those control systems even in three‐fourths of a second, a braking. Keeping pace with the than the tires and road can provide. vehicle moving at 100 km/h traffic and allowing realistic Meaning, you can lose control of the (60 mph) travels 20 m (66 ft). That following distances eliminates a lot vehicle. could be a lot of distance in an of unnecessary braking. That means emergency, so keeping enough better braking and longer brake life. Adding non dealer accessories can ‐ space between the vehicle and affect vehicle performance. See others is important. Accessories and Modifications on page 10‑4. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1)
9-4 Driving and Operating
If the engine ever stops while the Steering Tips Steering in Emergencies vehicle is being driven, brake It is important to take curves at a There are times when steering can normally but do not pump the reasonable speed. be more effective than braking. For brakes. If the brakes are pumped, example, you come over a hill and the pedal could get harder to push Traction in a curve depends on the find a truck stopped in your lane, down. If the engine stops, there will condition of the tires and the road or a car suddenly pulls out from still be some power brake assist but surface, the angle at which the nowhere, or a child darts out from it will be used when the brake is curve is banked, and vehicle speed. between parked cars and stops right applied. Once the power assist is While in a curve, speed is the one in front of you. These problems can used up, it can take longer to stop factor that can be controlled. be avoided by braking if you can and the brake pedal will be harder — If there is a need to reduce speed, stop in time. But sometimes you to push. do it before entering the curve, while cannot stop in time because there is Adding non‐dealer accessories can the front wheels are straight. no room. That is the time for affect vehicle performance. See Try to adjust the speed so you can evasive action — steering around Accessories and Modifications on drive through the curve. Maintain a the problem. page 10 4. ‑ reasonable, steady speed. Wait to The vehicle can perform very well in accelerate until out of the curve, and emergencies like these. First apply Steering then accelerate gently into the the brakes — but, unless the vehicle Power Steering straightaway. has antilock brakes, not enough to lock the wheels. See Braking on If power steering assist is lost page 9‑3. It is better to remove as because the engine stops or the much speed as possible from a system is not functioning, the collision. Then steer around the vehicle can be steered but it will problem, to the left or right take more effort. depending on the space available. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1)
Driving and Operating 9-5
Off-Road Recovery pavement. Turn the steering wheel 8 to 13 cm (3 to 5 in), about The vehicle's right wheels can drop one-eighth turn, until the right front off the edge of a road onto the tire contacts the pavement edge. shoulder while driving. Then turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems — brakes, steering, and acceleration — do not An emergency like this requires have enough friction where the tires close attention and a quick decision. meet the road to do what the driver If holding the steering wheel at the has asked. recommended 9 and 3 o'clock In any emergency, do not give up. positions, it can be turned a full Keep trying to steer and constantly 180 degrees very quickly without seek an escape route or area of removing either hand. But you have If the level of the shoulder is only less danger. to act fast, steer quickly, and just as slightly below the pavement, quickly straighten the wheel once recovery should be fairly easy. Ease you have avoided the object. off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so that The fact that such emergency the vehicle straddles the edge of the situations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1)
9-6 Driving and Operating
Skidding Of course, traction is reduced when If the vehicle has the Antilock Brake water, snow, ice, gravel, or other System (ABS), remember: It helps In a skid, a driver can lose control of material is on the road. For safety, avoid only the braking skid. If the the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid slow down and adjust your driving to vehicle does not have ABS, then in most skids by taking reasonable these conditions. It is important to a braking skid, where the wheels care suited to existing conditions, slow down on slippery surfaces are no longer rolling, release and by not overdriving those because stopping distance will be enough pressure on the brakes to conditions. But skids are always longer and vehicle control more get the wheels rolling again. This possible. limited. restores steering control. Push the The three types of skids correspond While driving on a surface with brake pedal down steadily when you to the vehicle's three control reduced traction, try to avoid have to stop suddenly. As long as systems. In the braking skid, the sudden steering, acceleration, the wheels are rolling, you will have wheels are not rolling. In the or braking, including reducing steering control. steering or cornering skid, too much vehicle speed by shifting to a lower speed or steering in a curve causes gear. Any sudden changes could tires to slip and lose cornering force. cause the tires to slide. You may not And in the acceleration skid, too realize the surface is slippery until much throttle causes the driving the vehicle is skidding. Learn to wheels to spin. recognize warning clues — such as If the vehicle starts to slide, ease enough water, ice, or packed snow your foot off the accelerator pedal on the road to make a mirrored and quickly steer the way you want surface — and slow down when you the vehicle to go. If you start have any doubt. steering quickly enough, the vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1)
Driving and Operating 9-7
Driving on Wet Roads Other Rainy Weather Tips WARNING (Continued) Rain and wet roads can reduce Besides slowing down, other wet vehicle traction and affect your weather driving tips include: Flowing or rushing water creates ability to stop and accelerate. . Allow extra following distance. Always drive slower in these types strong forces. Driving through of driving conditions and avoid flowing water could cause the . Pass with caution. driving through large puddles and vehicle to be carried away. If this . Keep windshield wiping deep‐standing or flowing water. happens, you and other vehicle equipment in good shape. occupants could drown. Do not . ignore police warnings and be Keep the windshield washer fluid { WARNING reservoir filled. very cautious about trying to drive Wet brakes can cause crashes. through flowing water. . Have good tires with proper They might not work as well in a tread depth. See Tires on page 10‑42. quick stop and could cause Hydroplaning pulling to one side. You could . Turn off cruise control. lose control of the vehicle. Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build up under the vehicle's After driving through a large tires so they actually ride on the puddle of water or a car/vehicle water. This can happen if the road is wash, lightly apply the brake wet enough and you are going fast pedal until the brakes work enough. When the vehicle is normally. hydroplaning, it has little or no (Continued) contact with the road. There is no hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down when the road is wet. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (8,1)
9-8 Driving and Operating
Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads { WARNING Always be alert and pay attention to Driving on steep hills or through your surroundings while driving. mountains is different than driving If you do not shift down, the If you become tired or sleepy, find a on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for brakes could get so hot that they safe place to park the vehicle driving in these conditions include: would not work well. You would and rest. . Keep the vehicle serviced and in then have poor braking or even Other driving tips include: good shape. none going down a hill. You could crash. Shift down to let the engine . Keep the vehicle well ventilated. . Check all fluid levels and brakes, assist the brakes on a steep tires, cooling system, and . Keep interior temperature cool. downhill slope. transmission. . Keep your eyes moving scan — . the road ahead and to the sides. Shift to a lower gear when going down steep or long hills. . Check the rearview mirror and { WARNING vehicle instruments often. Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with the ignition off is dangerous. The brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down and they could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. (Continued) Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1)
Driving and Operating 9-9
Winter Driving The Antilock Brake System (ABS) WARNING (Continued) on page 9‑30 improves vehicle Driving on Snow or Ice stability during hard stops on You could crash. Always have the Drive carefully when there is snow slippery roads, but apply the brakes engine running and the vehicle in or ice between the tires and the sooner than when on dry pavement. gear when going downhill. road, creating less traction or grip. Allow greater following distance on Wet ice can occur at about 0°C any slippery road and watch for . Stay in your own lane. Do not (32°F) when freezing rain begins to slippery spots. Icy patches can swing wide or cut across the fall, resulting in even less traction. occur on otherwise clear roads in center of the road. Drive at Avoid driving on wet ice or in shaded areas. The surface of a speeds that let you stay in your freezing rain until roads can be curve or an overpass can remain icy own lane. treated with salt or sand. when the surrounding roads are clear. Avoid sudden steering . Top of hills: Be alert Drive with caution, whatever the — maneuvers and braking while something could be in your lane condition. Accelerate gently so on ice. (stalled car, accident). traction is not lost. Accelerating too quickly causes the wheels to spin Turn off cruise control on slippery . Pay attention to special road and makes the surface under the surfaces. signs (falling rocks area, winding tires slick, so there is even less roads, long grades, passing or traction. no-passing zones) and take appropriate action. Try not to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (10,1)
9-10 Driving and Operating
Blizzard Conditions { WARNING WARNING (Continued) Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the Snow can trap engine exhaust vehicle unless there is help nearby. under the vehicle. This may . Open a window about 5 cm If possible, use the Roadside cause exhaust gases to get (2 in) on the side of the Assistance Program on page 13‑6. inside. Engine exhaust contains vehicle that is away from the To get help and keep everyone in Carbon Monoxide (CO) which wind to bring in fresh air. the vehicle safe: cannot be seen or smelled. It can . Fully open the air outlets on . Turn on the hazard warning cause unconsciousness and even or under the instrument flashers. death. panel. . Tie a red cloth to an outside If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: . Adjust the climate control mirror. system to a setting that . Clear away snow from around circulates the air inside the the base of your vehicle, vehicle and set the fan speed especially any that is blocking to the highest setting. See the exhaust pipe. Climate Control System in the . Check again from time to Index. time to be sure snow does For more information about not collect there. carbon monoxide, see Engine (Continued) Exhaust on page 9‑24. (Continued) Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1)
Driving and Operating 9-11
To save fuel, run the engine for only If the Vehicle is Stuck WARNING (Continued) short periods as needed to warm the vehicle and then shut the engine Slowly and cautiously spin the off and close the window most of wheels to free the vehicle when Snow can trap exhaust gases stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. under your vehicle. This can the way to save heat. Repeat this cause deadly CO (Carbon until help arrives but only when you If stuck too severely for the traction feel really uncomfortable from the Monoxide) gas to get inside. CO system to free the vehicle, turn the cold. Moving about to keep warm could overcome you and kill you. traction system off and use the also helps. You cannot see it or smell it, so rocking method. you might not know it is in your If it takes some time for help to vehicle. Clear away snow from arrive, now and then when you run { WARNING around the base of your vehicle, the engine, push the accelerator If the vehicle's tires spin at high especially any that is blocking the pedal slightly so the engine runs speed, they can explode, and you exhaust. faster than the idle speed. This keeps the battery charged to restart or others could be injured. The the vehicle and to signal for help vehicle can overheat, causing an Run the engine for short periods with the headlamps. Do this as little engine compartment fire or other only as needed to keep warm, but as possible to save fuel. damage. Spin the wheels as little be careful. as possible and avoid going above 55 km/h (35 mph).
For information about using tire chains on the vehicle, see Tire Chains on page 10‑61. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (12,1)
9-12 Driving and Operating
Rocking the Vehicle to Get Vehicle Load Limits it Out { WARNING It is very important to know how Turn the steering wheel left and much weight your vehicle can Do not load the vehicle any right to clear the area around the carry. This weight is called the heavier than the Gross front wheels. Turn off any traction vehicle capacity weight or Vehicle Weight Rating system. Shift back and forth (GVWR), or either the between R (Reverse) and a forward maximum load amount and includes the weight of all maximum front or rear Gross gear, or with a manual transmission, Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). between 1 (First) or 2 (Second) and occupants, cargo, and all R (Reverse), spinning the wheels as nonfactory‐installed options. This can cause systems to little as possible. To prevent Two labels on your vehicle show break and change the way the transmission wear, wait until the how much weight it may vehicle handles. This could wheels stop spinning before shifting properly carry, the Tire and cause loss of control and a gears. Release the accelerator Loading Information label and crash. Overloading can also pedal while shifting, and press the Certification label. shorten the life of the vehicle. lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear. Slowly spinning the wheels in the forward and reverse directions causes a rocking motion that could free the vehicle. If that does not get the vehicle out after a few tries, it might need to be towed out. If the vehicle does need to be towed out, see Towing the Vehicle on page 10‑74. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1)
Driving and Operating 9-13
Tire and Loading Information positions (A), and the maximum 2. Determine the combined Label vehicle capacity weight (B) in weight of the driver and kilograms and pounds. passengers that will be The Tire and Loading riding in your vehicle. Information label also shows 3. Subtract the combined the tire size of the original weight of the driver and equipment tires (C) and the passengers from XXX kg or recommended cold tire inflation XXX lbs. pressures (D). For more 4. The resulting figure equals information on tires and inflation the available amount of cargo see Tires on page 10 42 and ‑ and luggage load capacity. Tire Pressure on page 10‑48. For example, if the “XXX” There is also important loading amount equals 1400 lbs and Label Example information on the Certification there will be five 150 lb A vehicle-specific Tire and label. See “Certification Label” passengers in your vehicle, Loading Information label is later in this section. the amount of available cargo attached to the vehicle's center Steps for Determining Correct and luggage load capacity is pillar (B‐pillar). With the driver's Load Limit 650 lbs (1400 ‐ 750 (5 x 150) door open, you will find the label = 650 lbs). attached below the door lock 1. Locate the statement post (striker). The Tire and “The combined weight of Loading Information label shows occupants and cargo should the number of occupant seating never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on your vehicle's placard. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (14,1)
9-14 Driving and Operating
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this Example 1 Example 2 reduces the available cargo A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for and luggage load capacity of Example 1 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) your vehicle. B. Subtract Occupant Weight @ B. Subtract Occupant Weight @ Your vehicle is neither designed 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = 136 kg 68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = 340 kg nor intended to tow a trailer. (300 lbs) (750 lbs) C. Available Occupant and Cargo C. Available Cargo Weight = Weight = 317 kg (700 lbs) 113 kg (250 lbs) Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1)
Driving and Operating 9-15
Refer to your vehicle's tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passenger, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's capacity weight. Certification Label
Example 3 Label Example ‐ Canada A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for A vehicle-specific Certification Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) label is attached to the center B. Subtract Occupant Weight @ pillar (B‐pillar), below the driver 91 kg (200 lbs) × 5 = 453 kg door latch. This label tells you (1,000 lbs) the gross weight capacity of C. Available Cargo Weight = your vehicle, called the Gross 0 kg (0 lbs) Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
Label Example ‐ United States Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (16,1)
9-16 Driving and Operating
The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, WARNING (Continued) { WARNING fuel and cargo. Never exceed This can cause systems to Things you put inside the the GVWR for your vehicle, vehicle can strike and injure or the Gross Axle Weight break and change the way the vehicle handles. This could people in a sudden stop or Rating (GAWR) for either the turn, or in a crash. front or rear axle. cause loss of control and a crash. Overloading can also . Put things in the cargo If there is a heavy load, it should shorten the life of the vehicle. area of the vehicle. Try to be spread out. See “Steps for spread the weight evenly. Determining Correct Load Limit” earlier in this section. Notice : Overloading the . Never stack heavier vehicle may cause damage. things, like suitcases, Repairs would not be covered { WARNING inside the vehicle so that by the vehicle warranty. Do some of them are above Do not load the vehicle any not overload the vehicle. the tops of the seats. heavier than the Gross If you put things inside your . Do not leave an Vehicle Weight Rating vehicle — like suitcases, unsecured child (GVWR), or either the tools, packages, or anything restraint in the vehicle. maximum front or rear Gross else — they will go as fast as Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). the vehicle goes. If you have to . When you carry something (Continued) stop or turn quickly, or if there is inside the vehicle, secure a crash, they will keep going. it whenever you can. . Do not leave a seat folded down unless you need to. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1)
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Starting and Following break‐in, engine speed and load can be gradually { WARNING Operating increased. On manual transmission vehicles, New Vehicle Break-In Ignition Positions turning the key to LOCK/OFF will lock the steering column and Notice: The vehicle does not result in a loss of ability to steer need an elaborate break-in. But it the vehicle. This could cause a will perform better in the long run collision. If you need to turn the if you follow these guidelines: engine off while the vehicle is . Do not drive at any one moving, turn the key only to ACC/ constant speed, fast or ACCESSORY. Do not push the slow, for the first 805 km key in while the vehicle is moving. (500 miles). Do not make full-throttle starts. Avoid Notice: Using a tool to force the downshifting to brake or key to turn in the ignition could slow the vehicle. cause damage to the switch or . Avoid making hard stops for break the key. Use the correct the first 322 km (200 miles) or The ignition switch has four different key, make sure it is all the way in, so. During this time the new positions. and turn it only with your hand. brake linings are not yet If the key cannot be turned by broken in. Hard stops with hand, see your dealer. new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (18,1)
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LOCK (STOPPING THE ENGINE/ 3. Come to a complete stop. Shift ON (ON/RUN): This position can LOCK/OFF): When the vehicle is to P (Park) with an automatic be used to operate the electrical stopped, turn the ignition switch to transmission, or neutral with a accessories, and to display some LOCK/OFF to turn the engine off. manual transmission. Turn the instrument panel cluster warning This position locks the steering ignition to LOCK/OFF. and indicator lights. The switch wheel, ignition, shift lever and 4. Set the parking brake. See stays in this position when the engine is running. If you leave the transmission. This is the only Parking Brake on page 9‑31. key in the ACC/ACCESSORY or position in which you can insert or The steering can bind with the remove the key. ON/RUN position with the engine wheels turned off center. If this off, the battery could be drained. Do not turn the engine off when the happens, move the steering wheel You may not be able to start the vehicle is moving. This will cause a from right to left while turning the vehicle if the battery is allowed to loss of power assist in the brake key to ACC/ACCESSORY. If this drain for an extended period of time. and steering systems and disable doesn't work, then the vehicle needs the airbags. service. START: This is the position that starts the engine. When the engine In an emergency: ACC (ACC/ACCESSORY): This cranks, release the key. The ignition 1. Brake using a firm and steady position operates some of the switch returns to ON/RUN for pressure. Do not pump the electrical accessories, such as the driving. Do not turn the key to brakes repeatedly. This may radio, but not the climate control START if the engine is running. deplete power assist, requiring system. increased brake pedal force. 2. Shift the vehicle to neutral. This can be done while the vehicle is moving. After shifting to neutral, firmly apply the brakes and steer the vehicle to a safe location. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1)
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Starting the Engine Starting Procedure Notice: Holding the key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a 1. With your foot off the accelerator Automatic Transmission time will cause the battery to be pedal, turn the ignition to START. drained much sooner. And the Move the shift lever to P (Park) or When the engine cranks, let go excessive heat can damage N (Neutral). The engine will not start of the key. The idle speed will go the starter motor. Wait about in any other position. To restart the down as the engine gets warm. engine when the vehicle is already 15 seconds between each try to moving, use N (Neutral) only. The vehicle has a Computer‐ help avoid draining the battery or Controlled Cranking System. damaging the starter. Notice: Do not try to shift to It assists in starting the engine 2. If the engine does not start, wait P (Park) if the vehicle is moving. and protects components. If the about 15 seconds and try again. If you do, you could damage the ignition key is turned to START Wait about 15 seconds between transmission. Shift to P (Park) and then released when the each try. only when the vehicle is stopped. engine begins cranking, the When the engine has run about Manual Transmission engine will continue cranking for a few seconds or until the engine 10 seconds to warm up, the The shift lever should be in starts. If the engine does not vehicle is ready to be driven. Do N (Neutral) and the parking brake start and the key is held in not run the engine at high speed engaged. Hold the clutch pedal to START, cranking will be stopped when it is cold. the floor and start the engine. The after 15 seconds to prevent If the weather is below freezing vehicle will not start if the clutch damage. To prevent gear (0°C or 32°F), let the engine run pedal is not all the way down. damage, cranking is not allowed for a few minutes to warm up. if the engine is running. Engine cranking can be stopped by turning the ignition key to ACC/ ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (20,1)
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3. If the engine still will not start, Engine Heater or starts but then stops, it could be flooded with too much The engine heater can provide gasoline. Try pushing the easier starting and better fuel accelerator pedal all the way to economy during engine warm-up the floor and holding it there as in cold weather conditions at or you hold the key in START for below −18°C (0°F). Vehicles with an about three seconds. If the engine heater should be plugged in vehicle starts briefly but then at least four hours before starting. stops again, do the same thing, 1. Turn off the engine. but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The cord is Notice: The engine is designed located in the driver side of the to work with the electronics in engine compartment, near the the vehicle. If electrical parts or battery. accessories are added, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you do not, the engine might not perform properly. Any resulting damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1)
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3. Plug it into a normal, grounded The length of time the heater should 110-volt AC outlet. remain plugged in depends on WARNING (Continued) several factors. Ask a dealer in the { WARNING area where you will be parking the not move, even when you are on vehicle for the best advice on this. fairly level ground, use the steps Plugging the cord into an that follow. ungrounded outlet could cause an Shifting Into Park electrical shock. Also, the wrong (Automatic Transmission) 1. Hold the brake pedal down and kind of extension cord could set the parking brake. See overheat and cause a fire. You { WARNING Parking Brake on page 9‑31 for could be seriously injured. Plug more information. the cord into a properly grounded It can be dangerous to get out of 2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. the vehicle if the shift lever is not by pressing the button on the If the cord will not reach, use a fully in P (Park) with the parking shift lever and pushing the lever heavy-duty three-prong extension brake firmly set. The vehicle can all the way toward the front of cord rated for at least 15 amps. roll. If you have left the engine the vehicle. running, the vehicle can move 3. Turn the ignition key to 4. Before starting the engine, be suddenly. You or others could be LOCK/OFF. sure to unplug and store the injured. To be sure the vehicle will 4. Remove the key and take it with cord as it was before to keep it (Continued) away from moving engine parts. you. If you can leave the vehicle If you do not it could be with the ignition key in your damaged. hand, the vehicle is in P (Park). Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (22,1)
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Leaving the Vehicle With the If you have to leave the vehicle with This is called “torque lock.” Engine Running (Automatic the engine running, be sure the To prevent torque lock, set the Transmission) vehicle is in P (Park) and the parking brake and then shift into parking brake is firmly set before P (Park) properly before you leave you leave it. After you have moved the driver seat. To find out how, { WARNING the shift lever into P (Park), hold the see “Shifting Into Park (Automatic It can be dangerous to leave the brake pedal down. Then see if you Transmission)” in this section. vehicle with the engine running. can move the shift lever away from When you are ready to drive, move P (Park) without first pushing the The vehicle could move suddenly the shift lever out of P (Park) before shift lock release button. If you can, you release the parking brake. if the shift lever is not fully in it means that the shift lever was not P (Park) with the parking brake fully locked into P (Park). If torque lock does occur, you may firmly set. And, if you leave the need to have another vehicle push vehicle with the engine running, it Torque Lock (Automatic yours a little uphill to take some of could overheat and even catch Transmission) the pressure from the parking pawl fire. You or others could be If you are parking on a hill and in the transmission, so you can pull injured. Do not leave the vehicle you do not shift your transmission the shift lever out of P (Park). with the engine running. into P (Park) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of P (Park). Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1)
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Shifting Out of Park Parking (Manual Vehicles with an automatic Transmission) transmission have a shift interlock Before leaving the vehicle, do the system. You have to apply the brake following: pedal before you can shift from P (Park) when the ignition is in the 1. Hold the brake pedal down and ON/RUN position. See Automatic firmly apply the parking brake. Transmission on page 9‑25. 2. Fully press in the clutch pedal If you cannot shift out of P (Park) and place the shift lever into the while holding the brake pedal down, gear position as stated below: try this: . When parking on level 1. Set the parking brake. 4. Insert the key into the shift lock ground, place the shift lever into N (Neutral). 2. Turn the ignition off and remove slot and press and hold the key. the key. 5. Shift to N (Neutral). . When parking downhill, 6. Remove the key from the slot, place the shift lever in 3. Remove the hole cover from the R (Reverse). shift lock slot by prying it off insert the key into the ignition using a small, flat object. The and start the engine. . When parking uphill, place shift lock release slot is located 7. Replace the shift lock release the shift lever in 1 (First). at the top of the shift lever. slot cover. 3. After shifting, turn the ignition to 8. Apply and hold the brake pedal LOCK/OFF, remove the key and fully and release the parking release the clutch. brake. 9. Shift to the gear you want. 10. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (24,1)
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Parking Over Things Engine Exhaust WARNING (Continued) That Burn { WARNING . There are holes or openings { WARNING in the vehicle body from Engine exhaust contains Carbon damage or after-market Things that can burn could touch Monoxide (CO) which cannot be modifications that are not hot exhaust parts under the seen or smelled. Exposure to CO completely sealed. vehicle and ignite. Do not park can cause unconsciousness and If unusual fumes are detected or over papers, leaves, dry grass, even death. if it is suspected that exhaust is or other things that can burn. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: coming into the vehicle: . The vehicle idles in areas . Drive it only with the windows with poor ventilation (parking completely down. garages, tunnels, deep snow . Have the vehicle repaired that may block underbody immediately. airflow or tail pipes). Never park the vehicle with the . The exhaust smells or engine running in an enclosed sounds strange or different. area such as a garage or a . The exhaust system leaks building that has no fresh air due to corrosion or damage. ventilation. . The vehicle exhaust system has been modified, damaged or improperly repaired. (Continued) Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1)
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Running the Vehicle { WARNING Automatic While Parked Transmission It is better not to park with the It can be dangerous to get out of engine running. But if you ever have the vehicle if the automatic to, here are some things to know. transmission shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do { WARNING not leave the vehicle when the Idling a vehicle in an enclosed engine is running unless you area with poor ventilation is have to. If you have left the dangerous. Engine exhaust may engine running, the vehicle can enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust move suddenly. You or others contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) could be injured. To be sure the which cannot be seen or smelled. vehicle will not move, even when It can cause unconsciousness it is on fairly level ground, always and even death. Never run the set the parking brake and move If the vehicle has an automatic engine in an enclosed area that the automatic transmission shift transmission, the shift lever is has no fresh air ventilation. For lever to P (Park), or the manual located on the console between the more information, see Engine transmission shift lever to Neutral. seats. Exhaust on page 9‑24. Movement between certain Follow the proper steps to be sure positions requires pushing the the vehicle will not move. If the release button on the front of the vehicle has an automatic shifter. transmission, see Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) on page 9‑21. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (26,1)
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P (Park): This position locks the Ensure that the shift lever is fully in To rock the vehicle back and forth to front wheels. It is the best position P (Park) before starting the engine. get out of snow, ice or sand without to use when you start the engine The vehicle has an automatic damaging the transmission, see If because the vehicle cannot move transmission shift lock control the Vehicle is Stuck on page 9‑11. easily. system. You have to apply the brake N (Neutral): In this position, the pedal before you can shift from engine does not connect with the { WARNING P (Park) when the key is in ON/ wheels. To restart the engine while RUN. If you cannot shift out of the vehicle is already moving, It is dangerous to get out of the P (Park) while holding the brake use N (Neutral) only. Also, use vehicle if the shift lever is not fully pedal down, see Shifting Out of N (Neutral) when the vehicle is in P (Park) with the parking brake Park on page 9‑23. being towed. firmly set. The vehicle can roll. R (Reverse): Use this gear to Do not leave the vehicle when the back up. { WARNING engine is running unless you When shifting from N (Neutral) to have to. If you have left the R (Reverse), you need to apply the Shifting into a drive gear while the engine running, the vehicle can brake pedal and push the release engine is running at high speed is move suddenly. You or others button on the front of the shifter. dangerous. Unless your foot is could be injured. To be sure the firmly on the brake pedal, the Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) vehicle could move very rapidly. vehicle will not move, even when while the vehicle is moving You could lose control and hit you are on fairly level ground, forward could damage the people or objects. Do not shift always set the parking brake and transmission. The repairs would move the shift lever to P (Park). not be covered by the vehicle into a drive gear while the engine See Shifting Into Park (Automatic warranty. Shift to R (Reverse) only is running at high speed. Transmission) on page 9‑21. after the vehicle is stopped. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1)
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Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) 2 (Second): This position gives you Notice: Spinning the tires or N (Neutral) with the engine more power but lower fuel economy. or holding the vehicle in one running at high speed may You can use 2 (Second) on hills. place on a hill using only the damage the transmission. The It can help control vehicle speed as accelerator pedal may damage repairs would not be covered by you go down steep mountain roads, the transmission. The repair will the vehicle warranty. Be sure the while using the brakes off and on. not be covered by the vehicle engine is not running at high Notice: Do not drive in warranty. If you are stuck, do not speed when shifting the vehicle. 2 (Second) at speeds over spin the tires. When stopping on D4 (Automatic Overdrive): This 105 km/h (65 mph), or you can a hill, use the brakes to hold the position is for normal driving. damage the transmission. Use vehicle in place. When operating the vehicle in D4 (Automatic Overdrive) as If there is a malfunction with severe cold conditions, the much as possible. Do not shift the automatic transmission, the transmission may be prevented into 2 (Second) unless you are malfunction indicator lamp or the from shifting into D4 gear until the going slower than 105 km/h HOLD indicator light will turn on or transmission fluid has warmed up to (65 mph) or you can damage the flash. See Malfunction Indicator its operational temperature. engine. Lamp on page 5‑14. Notice: If the vehicle seems to 1 (First): This position gives you Have the vehicle fixed as soon as start up rather slowly or not shift even more power but lower fuel possible. gears when you go faster, and economy than 2 (Second). You can you continue to drive the vehicle use it on very steep hills, or in deep that way, you could damage the snow or mud. If the shift lever is put transmission. Have the vehicle in 1 (First), the transmission will not serviced right away. You can shift into first gear until the vehicle is drive in 2 (Second) when you are going slowly enough. driving less than 55 km/h (35 mph) and D4 (Automatic Overdrive) for higher speeds until then. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (28,1)
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Hold Mode When Hold Mode is activated, the When Hold Mode is selected in transmission runs as follows: 2 (Second), the transmission will If the vehicle's transmission has start in 2 (Second) gear instead of Hold Mode, you can select this Selector Lever 1 (First), helping to reduce wheel mode to allow the automatic Position Gear Range spin when starting out on slippery transmission to stay in a specific D4 Third Gear surfaces such as snow, mud, or ice. gear range. 2 Second Gear Since selecting Hold Mode in 1 First Gear D4 (Drive) locks the transmission in 3 (Third), and prevents downshifts to 2 (Second) or 1 (First), acceleration See Hold Mode Light on page 5‑18. from a stop or near stop on dry When Hold Mode is selected in pavement will be slower than D4 (Drive), the transmission is held expected. Hold Mode should not be in 3 (Third) gear, which locks out selected during these situations. D4 (Drive). This allows for engine braking when slowing from higher speeds.
Press the HOLD button on the shift lever console to turn on Hold Mode. The HOLD light on the instrument panel cluster will turn on. Press the button again to turn off Hold Mode, and return to normal automatic transmission operation. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1)
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Manual Transmission into 1 (First), put the shift lever in R (Reverse): To back up, press N (Neutral) and let up on the clutch. down the clutch pedal, lift up the Five-Speed Press the clutch pedal back down. ring on the shift lever and shift into Then shift into 1 (First). R (Reverse). Let up on the clutch 2 (Second): Press the clutch pedal pedal slowly while pressing the as you let up on the accelerator accelerator pedal. pedal and shift into 2 (Second). Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) Then, slowly let up on the clutch while the vehicle is moving pedal as you press the accelerator forward could damage the pedal. transmission. The repairs would 3 (Third), 4 (Fourth), and 5 (Fifth): not be covered by the vehicle Shift into 3 (Third), 4 (Fourth), and warranty. Shift to R (Reverse) 5 (Fifth) the same way you do for only after the vehicle is stopped. 2 (Second). Slowly let up on the Also, use R (Reverse), along with clutch pedal as you press the the parking brake, for parking the accelerator pedal. vehicle. This is your shift pattern. To stop, let up on the accelerator Shift Speeds 1 (First): Press the clutch pedal pedal and press the brake pedal. and shift into 1 (First). Then, slowly Just before the vehicle stops, press { WARNING let up on the clutch pedal as you the clutch pedal and the brake press the accelerator pedal. pedal, and shift to N (Neutral). If you skip a gear when you You can shift into 1 (First) when N (Neutral): Use this position when downshift, you could lose control you are going less than 32 km/h you start or idle the engine. of the vehicle. You could injure (20 mph). If you have come to a yourself or others. Do not shift complete stop and it is hard to shift down more than one gear at a time when you downshift. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (30,1)
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Up‐Shift Light Brakes Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. Antilock Brake You slam on the brakes and System (ABS) continue braking. Here is what happens with ABS: The vehicle might have the Antilock Brake System (ABS), an advanced A computer senses that the wheels electronic braking system that helps are slowing down. If one of the Vehicles equipped with a manual prevent a braking skid. wheels is about to stop rolling, the transmission may have an up-shift computer will separately work the light. This light indicates when to brakes at each wheel. shift to the next higher gear for ABS can change the brake pressure better fuel economy. to each wheel, as required, faster For the best fuel economy, than any driver could. This can help accelerate slowly and shift when the the driver steer around the obstacle light comes on, and if the weather, while braking hard. road, and traffic conditions allow. If the vehicle has ABS, this warning As the brakes are applied, the light comes on briefly when the It is normal for the light to go on computer keeps receiving updates vehicle is started. and off if the accelerator position on wheel speed and controls changes quickly. Ignore the light The warning light is on the braking pressure accordingly. during downshifts. instrument panel cluster. See Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light on page 5‑17. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1)
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Remember: ABS does not change hard and hold it down — might be Parking Brake the time needed to get a foot up to the wrong thing to do. The wheels the brake pedal or always decrease can stop rolling. Once they do, the stopping distance. If you get too vehicle cannot respond to the close to the vehicle in front of you, driver's steering. Momentum will there will not be enough time to carry it in whatever direction it was apply the brakes if that vehicle headed when the wheels stopped suddenly slows or stops. Always rolling. That could be off the road, leave enough room up ahead to into the very thing the driver was stop, even with ABS. trying to avoid, or into traffic. Using ABS If the vehicle does not have ABS, use a “squeeze” braking technique. Do not pump the brakes. Just hold This gives maximum braking while the brake pedal down firmly and let maintaining steering control. Do this antilock work. You might feel a slight by pushing on the brake pedal with The parking brake lever is located brake pedal pulsation or hear some steadily increasing pressure. In an between the bucket seats. noise, but this is normal. emergency, you will probably want Braking in Emergencies to squeeze the brakes hard without To set the parking brake, hold the locking the wheels. If you hear or brake pedal down and pull up on the At some time, nearly every driver feel the wheels sliding, ease off the parking brake lever. If the ignition is gets into a situation that requires brake pedal. This helps retain on, the brake system warning light hard braking. steering control. will come on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5 16. If the vehicle has ABS, it allows the In many emergencies, steering can ‑ driver to steer and brake at the help more than even the very best same time. However, if the vehicle braking. does not have ABS, the first reaction — to hit the brake pedal Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (32,1)
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To release the parking brake, hold Cruise Control the brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up until you can For vehicles with cruise control, a press the release button. Hold the speed of about 39 km/h (24 mph) release button in as you move the or more can be maintained brake lever all the way down. without keeping your foot on the accelerator. Cruise control does not Notice: Driving with the parking work at speeds below 39 km/h brake on can overheat the brake (24 mph). system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system When the brakes are applied, or the parts. Make sure that the parking clutch pedal if you have a manual brake is fully released and the transmission, the cruise control brake warning light is off before turns off. The cruise control buttons are driving. located on the right side of the { WARNING steering wheel. O Cruise control can be dangerous I / (On/Off): Press to turn the cruise control on or off. where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use RES+ (Resume/Accelerate): the cruise control on winding Press briefly to make the vehicle roads or in heavy traffic. resume to a previously set speed, or press and hold to accelerate. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, SET− (Set/Coast): Press to set the fast changes in tire traction can speed and activate cruise control or cause excessive wheel slip, and make the vehicle decelerate. you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1)
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Setting Cruise Control Resuming a Set Speed Increasing Speed While Using If the cruise button is on when not in If the cruise control is set at a Cruise Control use, it could get bumped and go into desired speed and then the brakes If the cruise control system is cruise when not desired. Keep the are applied, or the clutch pedal if already activated, cruise control switch off when cruise you have a manual transmission, . Press and hold the RES+ button is not being used. the cruise control is disengaged on the steering wheel until the The cruise control light on the without erasing the set speed from desired speed is reached, then instrument panel cluster will come memory. release it. on after the cruise control has been Once the vehicle speed reaches . To increase the vehicle speed in set to the desired speed. about 39 km/h (24 mph) or more, small amounts, press the RES+ press the RES+ button on the button. Each time this is done, 1. Press I / O to turn cruise steering wheel. The vehicle returns control on. the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h to the previous set speed and stays (1 mph) faster. 2. Accelerate to the speed desired. there. The accelerate feature only works 3. Press the SET− button and If the RES+ button is held, the after the cruise control is turned on release it. vehicle speed will continue to by pressing the SET− button. increase until the button is released 4. Take your foot off the accelerate or the brake pedal is applied. Do not pedal. hold in the RES+ button, unless you want the vehicle to go faster. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (34,1)
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Reducing Speed While Using you might have to step on the Fuel Cruise Control accelerator pedal to maintain Use of the recommended fuel If the cruise control system is the vehicle speed. When going is an important part of the proper already activated, downhill, you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the maintenance of this vehicle. To help . Press the SET− button until the vehicle speed down. When the keep the engine clean and maintain lower speed desired is reached, brakes are applied the cruise control optimum vehicle performance, we then release it. turns off. recommend the use of gasoline advertised as TOP TIER Detergent . To slow down in small amounts, Ending Cruise Control briefly press the SET− button. Gasoline. Each time this is done, the There are two ways to end cruise Look for the TOP TIER label on the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h control: fuel pump to ensure gasoline meets (1 mph) slower. . Step lightly on the brake pedal, enhanced detergency standards developed by auto companies. A list Passing Another Vehicle While or press the clutch pedal, if you of marketers providing TOP TIER Using Cruise Control have a manual transmission. Detergent Gasoline can be found at Use the accelerator pedal to . Press I / O on the cruise www.toptiergas.com. increase the vehicle speed. When control pad. you take your foot off the pedal, Erasing Speed Memory the vehicle will slow down to the previous set cruise speed. The cruise control set speed is erased from memory by pressing Using Cruise Control on Hills the I / O button or if the ignition is How well the cruise control works turned off. on hills depends upon the vehicle speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1)
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If this occurs, use a gasoline rated California Fuel at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible. If heavy knocking is Requirements heard when using gasoline rated If the vehicle is certified to meet at 87 octane or higher, the engine California Emissions Standards, it is needs service. designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications. See Gasoline Specifications the underhood emission control (U.S. and Canada Only) label. If this fuel is not available in states adopting California Emissions At a minimum, gasoline Standards, the vehicle will operate should meet ASTM specification satisfactorily on fuels meeting D 4814 in the United States or federal specifications, but emission Recommended Fuel CAN/CGSB‐3.5 or 3.511 in Canada. control system performance might Some gasolines contain an be affected. The malfunction Use regular unleaded gasoline with octane-enhancing additive called indicator lamp could turn on and the a posted octane rating of 87 or methylcyclopentadienyl manganese vehicle might fail a smog check test. higher. If the octane rating is less ‐ tricarbonyl (MMT). We recommend See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on than 87, an audible knocking noise, against the use of gasolines page 5 14. If this occurs, return to commonly referred to as spark ‑ containing MMT. See Fuel Additives your authorized dealer for diagnosis. knock, might be heard when driving. on page 9‑36 for additional If it is determined that the condition information. is caused by the type of fuel used, repairs might not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (36,1)
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Fuels in Foreign Fuel Additives For customers who do not use TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly, Countries To provide cleaner air, all gasolines one bottle of GM Fuel System Never use leaded gasoline or any in the United States are now Treatment PLUS, added to the fuel other fuel not recommended in the required to contain additives that tank at every engine oil change, can previous text on fuel. Costly repairs help prevent engine and fuel system help clean deposits from fuel caused by use of improper fuel deposits from forming, allowing the injectors and intake valves. GM Fuel would not be covered by the vehicle emission control system to work System Treatment PLUS is the only warranty. properly. In most cases, nothing gasoline additive recommended by should have to be added to the fuel. General Motors. It is available at To check the fuel availability, ask an However, some gasolines contain your dealer. auto club, or contact a major oil only the minimum amount of company that does business in the additive required to meet U.S. Gasolines containing oxygenates, country where you will be driving. Environmental Protection Agency such as ethers and ethanol, and regulations. To help keep fuel reformulated gasolines might be injectors and intake valves clean available in your area. We and avoid problems due to dirty recommend that you use these injectors or valves, look for gasoline gasolines, if they comply with the that is advertised as TOP TIER specifications described earlier. Detergent Gasoline. Look for the However, E85 (85% ethanol) and TOP TIER label on the fuel pump to other fuels containing more than ensure gasoline meets enhanced 10% ethanol must not be used in detergency standards developed by vehicles that were not designed for the auto companies. A list of those fuels. marketers providing TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline can be found at www.toptiergas.com. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1)
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Notice: This vehicle was not Filling the Tank designed for fuel that contains methanol. Do not use fuel containing methanol. It can { WARNING corrode metal parts in the fuel Fuel vapor burns violently and a system and also damage plastic fuel fire can cause bad injuries. and rubber parts. That damage To help avoid injuries to you and would not be covered under the vehicle warranty. others, read and follow all the instructions on the fuel pump Some gasolines that are island. Turn off the engine when not reformulated for low refueling. Do not smoke near fuel emissions can contain an or when refueling the vehicle. Do octane-enhancing additive called not use cellular phones. Keep To open the fuel filler door, pull up methylcyclopentadienyl manganese sparks, flames, and smoking on the release lever with this symbol tricarbonyl (MMT); ask the attendant materials away from fuel. Do not on it. It is located on the floor on the where you buy gasoline whether the leave the fuel pump unattended outboard side of the driver seat. fuel contains MMT. We recommend against the use of such gasolines. when refueling the vehicle. This is Fuels containing MMT can reduce against the law in some places. spark plug life and affect emission Do not re-enter the vehicle while control system performance. The pumping fuel. Keep children away malfunction indicator lamp might from the fuel pump; never let turn on. If this occurs, return to your children pump fuel. dealer for service. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (38,1)
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the fuel cap has been left off or { WARNING improperly installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the Fuel can spray out on you if you atmosphere. See Malfunction open the fuel cap too quickly. Indicator Lamp on page 5‑14. If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be { WARNING badly burned. This spray can happen if the tank is nearly full, If a fire starts while you are and is more likely in hot weather. refueling, do not remove the Open the fuel cap slowly and wait nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by for any hiss noise to stop. Then shutting off the pump or by Hatchback Shown. Sedan Similar unscrew the cap all the way. notifying the station attendant. Leave the area immediately. The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not passenger side of the vehicle. top off or overfill the tank. Wait a Notice: If a new fuel cap is few seconds after you have finished To remove the fuel cap, turn it needed, be sure to get the right pumping before removing the type of cap from your dealer. slowly counterclockwise. The fuel nozzle. Clean fuel from painted cap has a spring in it; if the cap is The wrong type of fuel cap might surfaces as soon as possible. See not fit properly, might cause the released too soon, it will spring back “Washing the Vehicle” in Exterior to the right. malfunction indicator lamp to Care on page 10‑76. light, and could damage the fuel When replacing the fuel cap, turn it tank and emissions system. See clockwise until it clicks. Make sure Malfunction Indicator Lamp on the cap is fully installed. The page 5‑14. diagnostic system can determine if Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1)
Driving and Operating 9-39
Filling a Portable Fuel WARNING (Continued) Towing Container General Towing . Bring the fill nozzle in contact { WARNING with the inside of the fill Information Never fill a portable fuel container opening before operating the The vehicle is neither designed nor while it is in the vehicle. Static nozzle. Contact should be intended to tow a trailer. electricity discharge from the maintained until the filling is container can ignite the fuel complete. vapor. You can be badly burned . Do not smoke while and the vehicle damaged if this pumping fuel. occurs. To help avoid injury . Do not use a cellular phone to you and others: while pumping fuel. . Dispense fuel only into approved containers. . Do not fill a container while it is inside a vehicle, in a vehicle's trunk, pickup bed, or on any surface other than the ground. (Continued) Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (40,1)
9-40 Driving and Operating
Conversions and Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's 12‐volt battery, even if the Add-Ons vehicle is not operating. The vehicle has an airbag system. Add-On Electrical Before attempting to add anything Equipment electrical to the vehicle, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Notice: Do not add anything Vehicle on page 3‑36 and Adding electrical to the vehicle unless Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped you check with your dealer first. Vehicle on page 3‑36. Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle and the damage would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1)
Vehicle Care 10-1
Engine Coolant ...... 10-18 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Vehicle Care Engine Overheating ...... 10-21 Sidemarker, Stoplamps, Power Steering Fluid ...... 10-23 and Back-Up Lamps ...... 10-33 Washer Fluid ...... 10-24 Center High-Mounted General Information Brakes ...... 10-24 Stoplamp (CHMSL) General Information ...... 10-3 Brake Fluid ...... 10-26 (Hatchback) ...... 10-34 California Proposition Battery ...... 10-27 Center High-Mounted 65 Warning ...... 10-3 Starter Switch Check ...... 10-28 Stoplamp (CHMSL) California Perchlorate Automatic Transmission Shift (Sedan) ...... 10-34 Materials Requirements . . . . 10-3 Lock Control Function License Plate Lamp ...... 10-35 Accessories and Check ...... 10-28 Replacement Bulbs ...... 10-35 Modifications ...... 10-4 Ignition Transmission Lock Check ...... 10-29 Electrical System Vehicle Checks Electrical System Doing Your Own Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check ...... 10-29 Overload ...... 10-36 Service Work ...... 10-5 Fuses and Circuit Hood ...... 10-6 Wiper Blade Replacement ...... 10-30 Breakers ...... 10-36 Engine Compartment Engine Compartment Fuse Overview ...... 10-8 Headlamp Aiming Block ...... 10-37 Engine Oil ...... 10-9 Headlamp Aiming ...... 10-30 Instrument Panel Fuse Engine Oil Life System . . . . . 10-12 Block ...... 10-40 Automatic Transmission Bulb Replacement Fluid ...... 10-13 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-31 Wheels and Tires Manual Transmission Halogen Bulbs ...... 10-31 Tires ...... 10-42 Fluid ...... 10-15 Headlamps ...... 10-31 Tire Sidewall Labeling ...... 10-42 Hydraulic Clutch ...... 10-15 Front Turn Signal, Tire Designations ...... 10-45 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . 10-16 Sidemarker, and Parking Tire Terminology and Cooling System ...... 10-17 Lamps ...... 10-32 Definitions ...... 10-45 Tire Pressure ...... 10-48 Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1)
10-2 Vehicle Care
Tire Pressure Monitor Jump Starting System ...... 10-50 Jump Starting ...... 10-70 Tire Pressure Monitor Operation ...... 10-51 Towing Tire Inspection ...... 10-53 Towing the Vehicle ...... 10-74 Tire Rotation ...... 10-54 Recreational Vehicle When It Is Time for New Towing ...... 10-74 Tires ...... 10-55 Appearance Care Buying New Tires ...... 10-56 Exterior Care ...... 10-76 Different Size Tires and Interior Care ...... 10-80 Wheels ...... 10-57 Floor Mats ...... 10-83 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...... 10-57 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...... 10-59 Wheel Replacement ...... 10-60 Tire Chains ...... 10-61 If a Tire Goes Flat ...... 10-61 Tire Changing ...... 10-64 Compact Spare Tire ...... 10-69 Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1)
Vehicle Care 10-3
General Information California Proposition California Perchlorate For service and parts needs, visit 65 Warning Materials Requirements your dealer. You will receive Most motor vehicles, including this Certain types of automotive genuine GM parts and GM-trained one, contain and/or emit chemicals applications, such as airbag and supported service people. known to the State of California to initiators, seat belt pretensioners, Genuine GM parts have one of cause cancer and birth defects or and lithium batteries contained in these marks: other reproductive harm. Engine Remote Keyless Entry transmitters, exhaust, many parts and systems, may contain perchlorate materials. many fluids, and some component Special handling may be necessary. wear by-products contain and/or For additional information, see emit these chemicals. www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1)
10-4 Vehicle Care
Accessories and Damage to vehicle components GM Accessories are designed to Modifications resulting from the installation or use complement and function with other of non‐GM certified parts, including systems on the vehicle. Your GM Adding non‐dealer accessories to control module modifications, is not dealer can accessorize the vehicle the vehicle can affect vehicle covered under the terms of the using genuine GM Accessories. performance and safety, including vehicle warranty and may affect When you go to your GM dealer such things as airbags, braking, remaining warranty coverage for and ask for GM Accessories, you stability, ride and handling, affected parts. will know that GM-trained and emissions systems, aerodynamics, supported service technicians will durability, and electronic systems perform the work using genuine GM like antilock brakes, traction control, Accessories. and stability control. Some of these Also, see Adding Equipment to the accessories could even cause Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on malfunction or damage not covered page 3‑36. by the vehicle warranty. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1)
Vehicle Care 10-5
Vehicle Checks This vehicle has an airbag system. WARNING (Continued) Before attempting to do your own Doing Your Own service work, see Servicing the . Be sure to use the proper Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on Service Work nuts, bolts, and other page 3‑36. fasteners. Metric and English Keep a record with all parts receipts { WARNING fasteners can be easily and list the mileage and the date of confused. If the wrong any service work performed. See You can be injured and the fasteners are used, parts can Maintenance Records on page 11‑9. vehicle could be damaged if you later break or fall off. You try to do service work on a vehicle could be hurt. without knowing enough about it. . Be sure you have sufficient If doing some of your own service knowledge, experience, the work, use the proper service proper replacement parts, manual. It tells you much more and tools before attempting about how to service the vehicle any vehicle than this manual can. To order the maintenance task. proper service manual, see Service (Continued) Publications Ordering Information on page 13‑12. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1)
10-6 Vehicle Care
Hood To open the hood:
2. At the front of the vehicle, lift up 3. Lift the hood and release the on the secondary hood release hood prop from its retainer, lever, located under the front located on the underside of the center of the hood. hood. Securely place the hood 1. Pull the hood release handle prop into the slot on the inner inside the vehicle. It is located fender. on the lower left side of the instrument panel. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1)
Vehicle Care 10-7
To close the hood: The prop rod must click into place when returning it to the retainer to prevent hood damage. 2. Lower the hood 30 cm (12 inches) above the vehicle and release it so it fully latches. Check to make sure the hood is closed and repeat the process if necessary.
1. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then, lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. Remove the hood prop from the slot in the inner fender and return the prop to its retainer. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (8,1)
10-8 Vehicle Care
Engine Compartment Overview
Automatic Transmission Shown, Manual Transmission Similar Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1)
Vehicle Care 10-9
A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on H. Engine Oil Dipstick. See . Check the engine oil level page 10‑16. “Checking Engine Oil” under regularly and maintain the Engine Oil on page 10‑9. proper oil level. See “Checking B. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When Engine Oil” and “When to Add to Add Engine Oil” under I. Automatic Transmission Engine Oil” in this section. Engine Oil on page 10‑9. Dipstick. See Automatic . Change the engine oil at the C. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir. Transmission Fluid on page 10‑13. appropriate time. See Engine Oil See “Brake Fluid” under Brakes Life System on page 10‑12. on page 10‑24 and Hydraulic J. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. Clutch on page 10‑15. See Power Steering Fluid on . Always dispose of engine oil page 10‑23. properly. See “What to Do with D. Engine Coolant Surge Tank. Used Oil” in this section. See Cooling System on page 10‑17. Engine Oil E. Engine Compartment Fuse To ensure proper engine Block on page 10‑37. performance and long life, careful attention must be paid to engine oil. F. Battery on page 10‑27. Following these simple, but G. Windshield Washer Fluid important steps will help protect your investment: Reservoir. See “Adding Washer If the engine oil pressure light Fluid” under Washer Fluid on . Always use engine oil approved comes on, check the engine oil level page 10‑24. to the proper specification and of right away. The oil pressure light is the proper viscosity grade. See on the instrument panel cluster. See “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” Engine Oil Pressure Light on in this section. page 5‑18. Check the engine oil level regularly; this is an added reminder. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (10,1)
10-10 Vehicle Care
Checking Engine Oil When to Add Engine Oil gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating It is a good idea to check the engine range, the engine could be oil level at each fuel fill. In order to damaged. You should drain out get an accurate reading, the oil the excess oil or limit driving of must be warm and the vehicle must the vehicle and seek a service be on level ground. The engine oil professional to remove the dipstick handle is a yellow loop. See excess amount of oil. Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑8 for the location of the If the oil is below the MIN See Engine Compartment Overview engine oil dipstick. (minimum) mark on the dipstick, add on page 10‑8 for the location of the engine oil fill cap. 1. If the engine has been running 1 L (1 qt) of the recommended oil recently, turn off the engine and and then recheck the level. See Add enough oil to put the level allow several minutes for the oil “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in somewhere in the proper operating to drain back into the oil pan. this section for an explanation of range. Push the dipstick all the way Checking the oil level too soon what kind of oil to use. For engine back in when through. after engine shutoff will not oil crankcase capacity, see provide an accurate oil level Capacities and Specifications on Selecting the Right Engine Oil reading. page 12‑2. Selecting the right engine oil 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it Notice: Do not add too much oil. depends on both the proper oil with a paper towel or cloth, then Oil levels above or below the specification and viscosity grade: push it back in all the way. acceptable operating range Specification Remove it again, keeping the tip shown on the dipstick are harmful down, and check the level. to the engine. If you find that you Use and ask for engine oils with the have an oil level above the dexos™ certification mark. Oils operating range, i.e., the engine meeting the requirements of the has so much oil that the oil level vehicle should have the dexos™ certification mark on the container. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1)
Vehicle Care 10-11
This certification mark indicates that Use of Substitute Engine Oils if the oil has been approved to the dexos™ is unavailable: In the event dexos™ specification. that dexos™ approved engine oil is not available at an oil change or for maintaining proper oil level, you may use substitute engine oil displaying the API Starburst symbol and of SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade. Use of oils that do not meet the dexos™ specification, however, may Notice: Use only engine oil that is result in reduced performance under approved to the dexos™ certain circumstances. specification or an equivalent Viscosity Grade engine oil of the appropriate viscosity grade. Engine oils SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use approved to the dexos™ specification will show the other viscosity oils such as SAE 10W 30, 10W 40, or 20W-50. dexos™ symbol on the container. ‐ ‐ Failure to use the recommended engine oil or equivalent can result in engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. If you are unsure whether the oil is approved to the dexos™ specification, ask your service Cold Temperature Operation: In an provider. area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below −29°C (−20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil should Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (12,1)
10-12 Vehicle Care
be used. An oil of this viscosity What to Do with Used Oil Engine Oil Life System grade will provide easier cold Used engine oil contains certain starting for the engine at extremely When to Change Engine Oil elements that can be unhealthy for low temperatures. When selecting your skin and could even cause This vehicle has the Engine Oil Life an oil of the appropriate viscosity cancer. Do not let used oil stay on System, a computer system that grade, be sure to always select an your skin for very long. Clean your indicates when to change the oil that meets the required skin and nails with soap and water, engine oil and filter. This is based specification, dexos . See ™ or a good hand cleaner. Wash or on engine revolutions and engine Specification in this section for “ ” properly dispose of clothing or rags temperature, and not on mileage. more information. containing used engine oil. See the Based on driving conditions, the Engine Oil Additives/Engine manufacturer's warnings about the mileage at which an oil change is Oil Flushes use and disposal of oil products. indicated can vary considerably. For the oil life system to work properly, Used oil can be a threat to the Do not add anything to the oil. The the system must be reset every time recommended oils with the dexos™ environment. If you change your the oil is changed. specification and displaying the own oil, be sure to drain all the oil When the system has calculated dexos™ certification mark are all from the filter before disposal. Never that is needed for good performance dispose of oil by putting it in the that oil life has been diminished, it and engine protection. trash or pouring it on the ground, indicates that an oil change is into sewers, or into streams or necessary. A change engine oil light Engine oil system flushes are not bodies of water. Recycle it by taking displays. Change the oil as soon as recommended and could cause it to a place that collects used oil. possible within the next 1 000 km engine damage not covered by the (600 miles). It is possible that, vehicle warranty. if driving under the best conditions, the oil life system might indicate that an oil change is not necessary for up to a year. The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and, at this time, the system Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1)
Vehicle Care 10-13
must be reset. Your dealer has If the change engine oil light comes Notice: Too much or too little trained service people who will back on when the vehicle is started, fluid can damage the perform this work and reset the the engine oil life system has not transmission. Too much can system. It is also important to check reset. Repeat the procedure. mean that some of the fluid could the oil regularly over the course of come out and fall on hot engine an oil drain interval and keep it at Automatic Transmission parts or exhaust system parts, the proper level. Fluid starting a fire. Too little fluid If the system is ever reset could cause the transmission to accidentally, the oil must be When to Check Automatic overheat. Be sure to get an changed at 5 000 km (3,000 miles) Transmission Fluid accurate reading if checking the transmission fluid. since the last oil change. Check the automatic transmission Remember to reset the oil life fluid level at least twice a year. Add Wait at least 30 minutes before system whenever the oil is changed. fluid if needed. See Scheduled checking the transmission fluid level if the vehicle has been driven: How to Reset the Engine Oil Maintenance on page 11‑2. . Life System How to Check Automatic When outside temperatures are above 32°C (90°F). Reset the system whenever the Transmission Fluid . At high speed for quite a while. engine oil is changed so that the Because this operation can be a system can calculate the next little difficult, it may be decided to . In heavy traffic — especially in engine oil change. To reset the have this done at the dealer service hot weather. system: department. To get the right reading, the fluid 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN, If not taken to the dealer, be sure to should be at normal operating with the engine off. follow all the instructions here, or a temperature, which is 70°C to 80°C 2. Fully press and release the false reading on the dipstick could (158°F to 176°F). accelerator pedal three times result. within five seconds. 3. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (14,1)
10-14 Vehicle Care
Get the vehicle warmed up by Then, without shutting off the 5. If the fluid level is in the driving about 24 km (15 miles) when engine, follow these steps: acceptable range, push the outside temperatures are above 1. Locate the automatic dipstick back in all the way. 10°C (50°F). If it is colder than transmission dipstick which is 10°C (50°F), you may have to How to Add Automatic located toward the front of the Transmission Fluid drive longer. engine compartment, near the Checking the Fluid Level power steering fluid reservoir. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of Prepare the vehicle as follows: See Engine Compartment transmission fluid to use. See Overview on page 10‑8 for more Recommended Fluids and 1. Park the vehicle on a level information on location. place. Keep the engine running. Lubricants on page 11‑6. 2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it If the fluid level is low, add only 2. With the parking brake applied, with a clean rag or paper towel. place the shift lever in P (Park). enough of the proper fluid to bring 3. Push the dipstick back in all the the level into the area between the 3. With your foot on the brake way, wait three seconds, and two dimples in the hot range on the pedal, move the shift lever then pull it back out again. dipstick. through each gear range, pausing for about three seconds 1. Pull out the dipstick. in each range. Then, position the 2. Using a long-neck funnel, add shift lever in P (Park). enough fluid at the dipstick hole 4. Let the engine run at idle for to bring it to the proper level. three to five minutes. It does not take much fluid, generally less than 0.5 L (1 pint). 4. Check both sides of the dipstick. Do not overfill. The fluid should be between the MIN (A) and MAX (B) mark of the hot area of the dipstick. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1)
Vehicle Care 10-15
Notice: Use of the incorrect Recommended Fluids and How to Check and Add Fluid automatic transmission fluid may Lubricants on page 11 6 for the ‑ The reservoir is located near the damage the vehicle, and the proper fluid to use. back of the engine compartment on damages may not be covered by the driver side of the vehicle. See the vehicle warranty. Always use Hydraulic Clutch Engine Compartment Overview on the automatic transmission fluid page 10 8 for more information on listed in Recommended Fluids There is one reservoir for both the ‑ brake and the hydraulic clutch fluid. location. and Lubricants on page 11‑6. See Brakes on page 10‑24 for more 3. After adding fluid, recheck the information. fluid level as described under The hydraulic clutch linkage in the “How to Check Automatic vehicle is self-adjusting. The master Transmission Fluid” earlier in this section. cylinder reservoir is filled with hydraulic fluid. 4. When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick back A fluid loss in this system could in all the way. indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. Manual Transmission When to Check and What Fluid to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule It is not necessary to check the To check the fluid level, look on the to determine how often to check the manual transmission fluid level. side of the reservoir. If the fluid fluid level in the master cylinder A transmission fluid leak is the reaches the MAX (A) mark on the reservoir and for the proper fluid. only reason for fluid loss. If a leak reservoir, the fluid level is correct. See Scheduled Maintenance on occurs, take the vehicle to the If the fluid does not reach the page 11 2 and Recommended dealer service department and have ‑ MIN (B) mark on the reservoir, Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 6. it repaired as soon as possible. See ‑ then fluid needs to be added. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (16,1)
10-16 Vehicle Care
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter release loose dust and dirt. If the filter remains covered with dirt, a { WARNING The engine air cleaner/filter is new filter is required. located in the engine compartment Operating the engine with the air on the passenger side of the To inspect or replace the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or vehicle. See Engine Compartment cleaner/filter: others to be burned. The air Overview on page 10‑8 for more cleaner not only cleans the air; it information on location. helps to stop flames if the engine When to Inspect the Engine backfires. Use caution when working on the engine and do not Air Cleaner/Filter drive with the air cleaner/filter off. Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the scheduled maintenance intervals Notice: If the air cleaner/filter is and replace it at the first oil change off, dirt can easily get into the after each 80 000 km (50,000 mi) engine, which could damage it. interval. See Scheduled Always have the air cleaner/filter Maintenance on page 11 2 for more ‑ in place when you are driving. information. If you are driving in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filter at each engine oil change. 1. Remove the screws and lift off How to Inspect the Engine the cover. Air Cleaner/Filter 2. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter. To inspect the engine air cleaner/ filter, remove the filter from the 3. Put the cover back on tightly and vehicle and lightly shake the filter to tighten the screws. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 11‑2 for replacement intervals. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1)
Vehicle Care 10-17
Notice: Using coolant other than Cooling System ® { WARNING DEX‐COOL can cause premature The cooling system allows the engine, heater core, or radiator engine to maintain the correct An electric engine cooling fan corrosion. In addition, the engine working temperature. under the hood can start up even coolant may require changing when the engine is not running sooner, at the first maintenance and can cause injury. Keep service after each 30,000 miles hands, clothing, and tools away (50 000 km) or 24 months, from any underhood electric fan. whichever occurs first. Any repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always use ® DEX‐COOL (silicate‐free) coolant { WARNING in the vehicle. Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. A. Electric Engine Cooling Fan Do not run the engine if there is a (Out of View) leak. If you run the engine, it B. Coolant Surge Tank with could lose all coolant. That could Pressure Cap cause an engine fire, and you could be burned. Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (18,1)
10-18 Vehicle Care
Engine Coolant What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL The cooling system in the vehicle coolant. If using this mixture, ® { WARNING is filled with DEX-COOL engine nothing else needs to be added. coolant. This coolant is designed to Adding only plain water or some This mixture: remain in the vehicle for 5 years or other liquid to the cooling system . 240 000 km (150,000 mi), whichever Gives freezing protection down occurs first. can be dangerous. Plain water to −37°C (−34°F), outside and other liquids, can boil before temperature. The following explains the cooling the proper coolant mixture will. . Gives boiling protection up to system and how to check and add The coolant warning system is coolant when it is low. If there is a 129°C (265°F), engine set for the proper coolant mixture. temperature. problem with engine overheating, With plain water or the wrong see Engine Overheating on mixture, the engine could get too . Protects against rust and page 10 21. ‑ hot but you would not get the corrosion. overheat warning. The engine . Will not damage aluminum parts. could catch fire and you or . Helps keep the proper engine others could be burned. Use a temperature. 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL coolant. Notice: If an improper coolant mixture is used, the engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core, and other parts. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1)
Vehicle Care 10-19
Notice: If extra inhibitors and/or but be sure the cooling system is additives are used in the vehicle cool before this is done. See Engine { WARNING cooling system, the vehicle Coolant on page 10‑18 for more could be damaged. Use only the information. Turning the surge tank pressure proper mixture of the engine cap when the engine and radiator coolant listed in this manual for are hot can allow steam and the cooling system. See scalding liquids to blow out and Recommended Fluids and burn you badly. Never turn the Lubricants on page 11‑6 for surge tank pressure cap — even a more information. little — when the engine and radiator are hot. Checking Coolant The vehicle must be on a level When the engine is cold, the coolant surface when checking the coolant level should be between the level. Maximum (A) and Minimum (B) Check to see if coolant is visible in marks on the coolant surge tank. the coolant surge tank. If the coolant The level rises at engine operation inside the coolant surge tank is The engine coolant surge tank is temperature and drops again when boiling, do not do anything else until located in the rear of the engine the engine cools down. it cools down. If coolant is visible compartment on the driver side The coolant should be between the but the coolant level is not between of the vehicle. See Engine Maximum (A) and Minimum (B) the Minimum and Maximum marks, Compartment Overview on marks, when the engine is cold. If it add a 50/50 mixture of clean, page 10‑8 for more information on is not, there could be a leak in the drinkable water and DEX-COOL location. cooling system. coolant at the coolant surge tank, Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (20,1)
10-20 Vehicle Care
How to Add Coolant to the If a hiss is heard, wait for Coolant Surge Tank { WARNING that to stop. This will allow any pressure still left to be vented Steam and scalding liquids from a out the discharge hose. { WARNING hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are You can be burned if you spill under pressure, and if you turn coolant on hot engine parts. the surge tank pressure Coolant contains ethylene glycol cap — even a little — they can and it will burn if the engine parts come out at high speed. Never are hot enough. Do not spill turn the cap when the cooling coolant on a hot engine. system, including the surge tank pressure cap, is hot. Wait for the Notice: This vehicle has a cooling system and surge tank specific coolant fill procedure. pressure cap to cool if you ever Failure to follow this procedure have to turn the pressure cap. could cause the engine to overheat and be severely damaged. If no coolant is visible in the surge 2. Then keep turning the pressure tank, add coolant as follows: cap slowly and remove it. { WARNING 1. Remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling An electric engine cooling fan system, including the coolant under the hood can start up even surge tank pressure cap and when the engine is not running upper radiator hose, is no longer and can cause injury. Keep hot. Turn the pressure cap hands, clothing, and tools away slowly counterclockwise about from any underhood electric fan. two or two and one-half turns. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1)
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4. With the coolant surge tank Engine Overheating pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until the The vehicle has an indicator to upper radiator hose can be felt warn of the engine overheating. getting hot. Watch out for the There is a coolant temperature engine cooling fan. gauge on the instrument panel By this time, the coolant level cluster. See Engine Coolant inside the coolant surge tank Temperature Gauge on page 5‑11. may be lower. If the level is If the decision is made not to lift the lower than the Maximum mark, hood when this warning appears, add more of the proper mixture get service help right away. See to the coolant surge tank until Roadside Assistance Program on 3. Fill the coolant surge tank the level reaches the mark. page 13‑6. with the proper mixture to the 5. Replace the pressure cap. Be If the decision is made to lift the Maximum mark on the coolant sure the pressure cap is hood, make sure the vehicle is surge tank. Wait about hand-tight and fully seated. parked on a level surface. 5 minutes, then check to see if the level is below the mark. If the Notice: If the pressure cap is not level is below the Maximum tightly installed, coolant loss and mark, add additional coolant to possible engine damage may bring the level up to the mark. occur. Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured. Repeat this procedure until the level remains constant at the Maximum mark for at least five minutes. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (22,1)
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Then check to see if the engine If Steam is Coming from the If No Steam is Coming from cooling fan is running. If the engine Engine Compartment the Engine Compartment is overheating, the fan should be If an engine overheat warning is running. If it is not, do not continue { WARNING to run the engine. Have the vehicle displayed but no steam can be seen serviced. or heard, the problem may not be Steam from an overheated engine too serious. Sometimes the engine Notice: Engine damage from can burn you badly, even if you can get a little too hot when the running the engine without just open the hood. Stay away vehicle: coolant is not covered by the from the engine if you see or hear . warranty. steam coming from it. Just turn it Climbs a long hill on a hot day Notice: If the engine catches fire off and get everyone away from . Stops after high-speed driving because of being driven with no the vehicle until it cools down. . Idles for long periods in traffic coolant, the vehicle can be badly Wait until there is no sign of If the overheat warning is displayed damaged. The costly repairs steam or coolant before you open with no sign of steam: would not be covered by the the hood. 1. Turn the air conditioning off, vehicle warranty. If you keep driving when the if equipped. engine is overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire. You or others 2. Turn the heater on to the highest could be badly burned. Stop the temperature and to the highest engine if it overheats, and get out fan speed. Open the windows as of the vehicle until the engine necessary. is cool. 3. If in a traffic jam, let the engine idle in N (Neutral) while stopped. If it is safe to do so, pull off the road, shift to P (Park) or N (Neutral) and let the engine idle. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1)
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If the temperature overheat gauge Power Steering Fluid is no longer in the overheat zone or an overheat warning no longer When to Check Power displays, the vehicle can be driven. Steering Fluid Continue to drive the vehicle slowly The power steering fluid reservoir is for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe located toward the front of the vehicle distance from the vehicle in engine compartment on the driver front. If the warning does not come side of the vehicle. See Engine back on, continue to drive normally. Compartment Overview on If the warning continues, pull over, page 10‑8 for reservoir location. stop, and park the vehicle It is not necessary to regularly right away. check power steering fluid unless If there is no sign of steam, idle the there is a leak suspected in the The level should be above the MIN engine for three minutes while system or an unusual noise is mark on the reservoir. If the level parked. If the warning is still heard. A fluid loss in this system drops below the MIN mark, add displayed, turn off the engine could indicate a problem. Have the power steering fluid. Do not overfill until it cools down. system inspected and repaired. the reservoir and remember to replace the cap tightly when finished How to Check Power and clean up any spilled fluid. Steering Fluid What to Use Turn the key off and let the engine compartment cool down. To determine what kind of fluid to use, see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑6. Always use the proper fluid. Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (24,1)
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Washer Fluid Notice: Brakes . What to Use When using concentrated This vehicle has front disc brakes washer fluid, follow the and could have rear drum brakes or When the vehicle needs windshield manufacturer's instructions rear disc brakes. washer fluid, be sure to read the for adding water. manufacturer's instructions before Disc brake pads have built-in wear . Do not mix water with use. If operating the vehicle in an indicators that make a high-pitched ready-to-use washer fluid. area where the temperature may fall warning sound when the brake pads Water can cause the solution below freezing, use a fluid that has are worn and new pads are needed. to freeze and damage the The sound can come and go or be sufficient protection against washer fluid tank and other freezing. heard all the time the vehicle is parts of the washer system. moving, except when applying the Adding Washer Fluid Also, water does not clean as brake pedal firmly. well as washer fluid. . Fill the washer fluid tank only { WARNING three-quarters full when it is very cold. This allows for The brake wear warning sound fluid expansion if freezing means that soon the brakes will occurs, which could not work well. That could lead to damage the tank if it is a crash. When the brake wear Open the cap with the washer completely full. warning sound is heard, have the symbol on it. Add washer fluid until . Do not use engine coolant vehicle serviced. the tank is full. See Engine (antifreeze) in the windshield Compartment Overview on washer. It can damage the Notice: Continuing to drive with page 10‑8 for reservoir location. windshield washer system worn-out brake pads could result and paint. in costly brake repair. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1)
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Some driving conditions or climates Brake linings should always be Replacing Brake System Parts can cause a brake squeal when the replaced as complete axle sets. The braking system on a vehicle is brakes are first applied or lightly complex. Its many parts have to be applied. This does not mean Brake Pedal Travel of top quality and work well together something is wrong with the brakes. See your dealer if the brake pedal if the vehicle is to have really good Properly torqued wheel nuts are does not return to normal height, braking. The vehicle was designed necessary to help prevent brake or if there is a rapid increase in and tested with top-quality brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, pedal travel. This could be a sign parts. When parts of the braking inspect brake pads for wear and that brake service might be system are replaced, be sure to get evenly tighten wheel nuts in the required. new, approved replacement parts. proper sequence to torque Brake Adjustment If this is not done, the brakes might specifications in Capacities and not work properly. For example, Specifications on page 12‑2. Every moderate brake stop, the disc installing disc brake pads that are brakes adjust for wear. If rarely If the vehicle has rear drum brakes, wrong for the vehicle, can change making moderate or heavier brake the balance between the front and they do not have wear indicators, stops, the brakes might not adjust but if a rear brake rubbing noise is rear brakes — for the worse. The correctly. Very carefully making a braking performance expected can heard, have the rear brake linings few moderate brake stops about inspected immediately. Rear brake change in many other ways if the every 1 600 km (1,000 miles) will wrong replacement brake parts are drums should be removed and adjust the brakes properly. inspected each time the tires are installed. removed for rotation or changing. If the vehicle has rear drum brakes Drum brakes have an inspection and the brake pedal goes down hole to inspect lining wear during farther than normal, the rear drum scheduled maintenance. When the brakes might need adjustment. front brake pads are replaced, have Adjust them by backing up and the rear brakes inspected, too. firmly applying the brakes a few times. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (26,1)
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Brake Fluid . A fluid leak in the brake/clutch hydraulic system can also cause { WARNING a low fluid level. Have the brake/ clutch hydraulic system fixed, If too much brake fluid is added, it since a leak means that sooner can spill on the engine and burn, or later the brakes and/or clutch if the engine is hot enough. You will not work well. or others could be burned, and Do not top off the brake/clutch fluid. the vehicle could be damaged. Adding fluid does not correct a leak. Add brake fluid only when work is The brake/clutch master cylinder If fluid is added when the linings are done on the brake/clutch reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake worn, there will be too much fluid hydraulic system. fluid as indicated on the reservoir when new brake linings are cap. See Engine Compartment installed. Add or remove brake fluid, Overview on page 10 8 for the When the brake/clutch fluid falls to a ‑ as necessary, only when work is location of the reservoir. low level, the brake warning light done on the brake/clutch hydraulic comes on. See Brake System There are only two reasons why the system. Warning Light on page 5‑16. fluid level in the reservoir might go down: What to Add . The fluid level goes down Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid because of normal brake lining from a sealed container. See wear. When new linings are Recommended Fluids and installed, the fluid level goes Lubricants on page 11‑6. back up. Always clean the brake/clutch fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This helps keep dirt from entering the reservoir. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1)
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. If brake fluid is spilled Vehicle Storage { WARNING on the vehicle's painted surfaces, the paint finish can With the wrong kind of fluid in the be damaged. Be careful not { WARNING brake/clutch hydraulic system, the to spill brake fluid on the Batteries have acid that can burn brakes might not work well. This vehicle. If you do, wash it off you and gas that can explode. could cause a crash. Always use immediately. You can be badly hurt if you are the proper brake/clutch fluid. Battery not careful. See Jump Starting on page 10‑70 for tips on working Notice: Refer to the replacement number around a battery without . Using the wrong fluid can shown on the original battery label getting hurt. badly damage brake/clutch when a new battery is needed. See Engine Compartment Overview on hydraulic system parts. For Infrequent Usage: Remove the page 10‑8 for battery location. example, just a few drops of black, negative (−) cable from the mineral-based oil, such as battery to keep the battery from engine oil, in the brake { DANGER running down. hydraulic system can damage brake hydraulic Battery posts, terminals, and Extended Storage: Remove the system parts so badly that related accessories contain lead black, negative (−) cable from the they will have to be replaced. and lead compounds, chemicals battery or use a battery trickle Do not let someone put in known to the State of California to charger. the wrong kind of fluid. cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (28,1)
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Starter Switch Check 3. For automatic transmission Automatic Transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle Shift Lock Control { WARNING should start only in P (Park) or Function Check When you are doing this N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact inspection, the vehicle could { WARNING your dealer for service. move suddenly. If the vehicle When you are doing this moves, you or others could be For manual transmission inspection, the vehicle could injured. vehicles, put the shift lever in Neutral, push the clutch pedal move suddenly. If the vehicle down halfway, and try to start moves, you or others could be 1. Before starting this check, be the engine. The vehicle should injured. sure there is enough room start only when the clutch pedal around the vehicle. is pushed down all the way to 1. Before starting this check, be 2. Firmly apply both the parking the floor. If the vehicle starts sure there is enough room brake and the regular brake. when the clutch pedal is not around the vehicle. It should be See Parking Brake on pushed all the way down, parked on a level surface. page 9‑31. contact your dealer for service. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. Do not use the accelerator See Parking Brake on pedal, and be ready to turn off page 9‑31. the engine immediately if it starts. Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1)
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3. With the engine off, turn the On all vehicles, the ignition key Park on a fairly steep hill, with the ignition on, but do not start the should come out only in LOCK/OFF. vehicle facing downhill. Keeping engine. Without applying the Contact your dealer if service is your foot on the regular brake, set regular brake, try to move the required. the parking brake. shift lever out of P (Park) with . To check the parking brake's normal effort. If the shift lever holding ability: With the engine moves out of P (Park), contact Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check running and the transmission in your dealer for service. N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake Ignition Transmission { WARNING pedal. Do this until the vehicle is Lock Check held by the parking brake only. When you are doing this check, While parked, and with the parking the vehicle could begin to move. . To check the P (Park) brake set, try to turn the ignition to You or others could be injured mechanism's holding ability: LOCK/OFF in each shift lever and property could be damaged. With the engine running, shift to position. Make sure there is room in front P (Park). Then release the parking brake followed by the . For automatic transmission of the vehicle in case it begins to regular brake. vehicles, the ignition should turn roll. Be ready to apply the regular to LOCK/OFF only when the brake at once should the vehicle Contact your dealer if service is shift lever is in P (Park). begin to move. required. . For manual transmission vehicles, the ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shift lever is in neutral. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (30,1)
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Wiper Blade Replacement Here is how to remove and replace Headlamp Aiming the windshield wiper blade: Windshield wiper blades should be Headlamp aim has been preset at 1. Pull the windshield wiper arm inspected for wear or cracking. See the factory and should need no away from the windshield. “Wiper Blade Check” for more further adjustment. information. However, if the vehicle is damaged Replacement blades come in in a crash, the headlamp aim may different types and are removed in be affected. Aim adjustment to the different ways. For the proper type, low-beam headlamps may be see Maintenance Replacement necessary if oncoming drivers flash Parts on page 11‑8. their high-beam headlamps at you (for vertical aim). If the headlamps need to be re-aimed, it is recommended that the vehicle be taken to the dealer for service.
2. Press the retaining clip (A) and pull the wiper blade off the arm. 3. Install a new blade by reversing Steps 1 and 2. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1)
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Bulb Replacement Headlamps For the proper type of replacement To replace a headlamp bulb: bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on 1. Open the hood. See Hood on page 10‑35. page 10‑6. For any bulb‐changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Halogen Bulbs
{ WARNING 4. Remove the headlamp cap. Halogen bulbs have pressurized 5. Release the spring that retains gas inside and can burst if you the bulb by loosening the screw. drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Be sure 6. Remove the old bulb and install to read and follow the instructions the new bulb. on the bulb package. 2. Remove the three bolts to 7. Install the bulb retaining spring remove the headlamp assembly. and tighten the screw. 3. Disconnect the wiring harness 8. Reinstall the headlamp cap. connector from the rear of 9. Reconnect the wiring harness at the bulb. the rear of the bulb. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (32,1)
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Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps To replace a front turn signal or parking lamp bulb: 1. Open the hood. See Hood on page 10‑6 for more information.
10. Reinstall the headlamp 4. Turn the front turn signal bulb assembly using the three bolts. socket counterclockwise. 5. Pull the front turn signal bulb socket out of the lamp housing. 6. Press the bulb inward and turn it counterclockwise to remove it from the bulb socket. 7. Install the new bulb into the 2. Remove the three bolts to socket by pressing it in and remove the headlamp assembly. turning it clockwise. 3. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the rear of the bulb. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1)
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8. Install the socket into the lamp Taillamps, Turn Signal, housing by turning it clockwise. Sidemarker, Stoplamps, 9. Reconnect the wiring harness and Back-Up Lamps connector at the rear of the bulb. To replace a taillamp, turn signal lamp, stoplamp, or back-up bulb: 1. Open the liftgate or trunk. See Liftgate (Hatchback) on page 2‑9 or Trunk on page 2‑7.
Sedan 2. Remove the two screws and the lamp assembly. 3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove 10. Reinstall the headlamp the socket. assembly using the three bolts. 4. Press the bulb in and turn counterclockwise to remove it from the socket. Hatchback Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (34,1)
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5. Press the new bulb in and turn Center High-Mounted clockwise to install the bulb into the socket. Stoplamp (CHMSL) (Sedan) 6. Turn the bulb socket clockwise to reinstall. To replace a CHMSL bulb on the sedan: 7. Reinstall the lamp assembly and two screws. 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 2‑7 for more information. Center High-Mounted 2. Remove the two screws and the Stoplamp (CHMSL) lamp housing. Disconnect the (Hatchback) wiring harness connector before 2. Pull down on the lamp assembly removing the lamp housing. To replace a CHMSL bulb on the while holding the end of the hatchback: bracket. 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate 3. Remove the lens cover using a (Hatchback) on page 2‑9 for flat head screwdriver. more information. 4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of the bulb holder. 5. Install the new bulb. 6. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall.
3. Remove the five screws and the reflector assembly. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1)
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4. Remove the bulb by pulling it 3. Turn the bulb socket Bulb Exterior Lamp straight out of the bulb holder. counterclockwise and pull the Number 5. Install the new bulb. bulb straight out of the socket. Front Sidemarker 4. Install the new bulb. 94535578 6. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to Lamps reinstall. 5. Push the bulb straight into the Headlamps 94535548 socket and turn clockwise to reinstall. License License Plate Lamp 94535587 Plate Lamp To replace one of these bulbs: 6. Push and turn the license plate lamp away from you through the Rear Sidemarker 94535577 opening. Lamps 7. Reinstall the two screws holding Rear Turn Signal 94535572 the license plate lamp. Lamps Stoplamp/ 94535577 Replacement Bulbs Taillamps Bulb Exterior Lamp Number For replacement bulbs not listed Back-Up Lamps 94535571 here, contact your dealer. Center High-Mounted 94535587 Stoplamp 1. Remove the two screws holding (CHMSL) each of the license plate lamps. Front Parking/Turn 2. Turn and pull the license plate 94535578 Signal Lamps lamp toward you through the opening. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (36,1)
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Electrical System If there is a problem on the road If the overload is caused by an and a fuse needs to be replaced, electrical problem and not snow or the same amperage fuse can be ice, be sure to get it fixed. Electrical System borrowed. Choose some feature of Overload the vehicle that is not needed to use Fuses and Circuit and replace it as soon as possible. The vehicle has fuses and circuit Breakers breakers to protect against an Headlamp Wiring The wiring circuits in the vehicle electrical system overload. An electrical overload may cause are protected from short circuits When the current electrical load is the lamps to go on and off, or in by a combination of fuses, circuit too heavy, the circuit breaker opens some cases to remain off. Have the breakers, and fusible thermal links. and closes, protecting the circuit headlamp wiring checked right away This greatly reduces the chance of until the current load returns to if the lamps go on and off or fires caused by electrical problems. normal or the problem is fixed. remain off. Look at the silver-colored band This greatly reduces the chance of inside the fuse. If the band is broken circuit overload and fire caused by Windshield Wipers or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure electrical problems. If the wiper motor overheats due to you replace a bad fuse with a new Fuses and circuit breakers protect heavy snow or ice, the windshield one of the identical size and rating. the following in the vehicle: wipers will stop until the motor cools and will then restart. Fuses of the same amperage . Headlamp Wiring can be temporarily borrowed from Although the circuit is protected . Windshield Wiper Motor another fuse location, if a fuse goes from electrical overload, overload out. Replace the fuse as soon as . Power Windows and Other due to heavy snow or ice may you can. Power Accessories cause wiper linkage damage. Replace a bad fuse with a new one Always clear ice and heavy snow of the identical size and rating. from the windshield before using the windshield wipers. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1)
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Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is located on the driver side of the vehicle, near the battery. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑8 for more information on location. Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component. To access the fuses, press in the side flaps to release the cover. To reinstall the cover, push the cover until it is secure. Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Cooling Fan HI ABS‐2 EBCM FAN HI Relay Instrument Panel SJB BATT ABS‐1 EBCM Fuse Block Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (38,1)
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Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage ACC/IG1 IGN1 Relay Tail Lamp (LH), F/PUMP Fuel Pump Relay Side Marker (LH), IGN2 Relay, Starter Hazard Switch, IG2/ST PKLP LH Turn Signal & Relay HAZARD Hood Contact Parking Lamp (LH), Switch Instrument Panel License Lamp ACC/RAP Fuse Block Head Lamp Tail Lamp (RH), HDLP HI LH (LH), IPC P/ Power Window Side Marker (RH), WINDOW‐2 Switch Turn Signal & HDLP HI RH Head Lamp (RH) PKLP RH Parking Lamp P/W Power Window IPC IPC (RH), License WINDOW 1 Switch ‐ Head Lamp (LH), Lamp, I/P Fuse HDLP LO LH Cooling Fan LOW I/P Fuse Block FAN LOW Block Relay ECU ECM, TCM HDLP LO RH Head Lamp (RH) A/C Compressor A/CON Front Fog Lamp EMS‐1 ECM, Injector Relay FRT FOG Relay DLIS Ignition Switch Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1)
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Fuses Usage Relays Usage Relays Usage EVAP Canister FRONT FOG ENGINE Fog Lamp Main Power Purge Solenoid, RELAY MAIN RELAY EMS 2 Thermostat Heater, ‐ HDLP HIGH ACC/RAP HO2S, MAF Head Lamp High I/P Fuse Block RELAY RELAY Sensor HDLP LOW IGN 2 SPARE Not Used Head Lamp Low ‐ Ignition RELAY RELAY FAN HIGH Relays Usage Cooling Fan High RELAY Misc. Usage F/PUMP Fuel Pump FAN LOW FUSE RELAY Cooling Fan Low Fuse Puller RELAY PULLER STARTER Starter A/CON RELAY Air Conditioner RELAY PARK LAMP Park Lamp RELAY Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (40,1)
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Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is located on the end of the instrument panel on the driver side of the vehicle.
Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Audio, Clock, PNP Switch, To access the fuses, open the fuse AUDIO panel door by pulling the door out. Immobilizer B/UP LAMP Reverse Lamp Switch To reinstall the door, first insert the A/C Switch, Clock, Power Mirror Unit, BLANK Not Used rear edge of the fuse panel door, AUDIO/RKE then push the front of the door into Audio, Anti-Theft BLANK Not Used the end of the instrument panel to Module, TPMS secure it. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1)
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Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage BLANK Not Used Engine Room Fuse SOKET Power Jack EMS1 Block, TCM, VSS, CIGAR Cigar Lighter STOP LAMP Brake Switch Fuel Pump Brake Switch, Sunroof EMS2 Stoplamp Switch SUNROOF CLUSTER TPMS, Anti‐Theft Module (Option) Module HORN Horn T/SIG Hazard Switch DEFOG Power Mirror Unit, OBD DLC, Immobilizer Wiper Switch, MIRROR A/C Switch WIPER Trunk Room Lamp, Wiper Motor RR DEFOG Rear Defog CLUSTER/ Trunk Open ROOM LAMP Switch, IPC, DOOR LOCK Door Lock Room Lamp NA DRL NA DRL Circuit Sensing and SDM Mirror Control Diagnostic Module MIRROR/ Switch, Room SUNROOF Lamp, A/C Switch Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (42,1)
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Wheels and Tires WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Tires . Under inflated tires pose the . Improperly repaired tires can same danger as overloaded cause a crash. Only the This new vehicle comes with tires. The resulting crash dealer or an authorized tire high-quality tires made by a could cause serious injury. service center should repair, leading tire manufacturer. If you Check all tires frequently to replace, dismount, and mount ever have questions about the maintain the recommended the tires. pressure. Tire pressure tire warranty and where to . Do not spin the tires in obtain service, see the vehicle should be checked when the excess of 55 km/h (35 mph) Warranty booklet for details. For tires are cold. on slippery surfaces such as additional information refer to . Over inflated tires are more snow, mud, ice, etc. the tire manufacturer. likely to be cut, punctured, Excessive spinning may or broken by a sudden cause the tires to explode. { WARNING impact — such as when hitting a pothole. Keep tires at . Poorly maintained and the recommended pressure. Tire Sidewall Labeling improperly used tires are . Worn or old tires can cause a Useful information about a tire is dangerous. crash. If the tread is badly molded into its sidewall. The . Overloading the tires can worn, replace them. examples below show a typical cause overheating as a result . Replace any tires that have passenger car tire and a of too much flexing. There been damaged by impacts compact spare tire sidewall. could be a blowout and a with potholes, curbs, etc. serious crash. See Vehicle (Continued) Load Limits on page 9‑12. (Continued) Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1)
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(B) DOT (Department of (E) Uniform Tire Quality Transportation): The Grading (UTQG): Tire Department of Transportation manufacturers are required to (DOT) code indicates that grade tires based on three the tire is in compliance with performance factors: treadwear, the U.S. Department of traction and temperature Transportation Motor Vehicle resistance. For more information Safety Standards. see Uniform Tire Quality (C) Tire Identification Number Grading on page 10‑57. (TIN): The letters and numbers (F) Maximum Cold Inflation following DOT code are the Tire Load Limit: Maximum load that Passenger Car Tire Example Identification Number (TIN). The can be carried and the (A) Tire Size: The tire size is a TIN shows the manufacturer and maximum pressure needed to combination of letters and plant code, tire size, and date support that load. For numbers used to define a the tire was manufactured. The information on recommended particular tire's width, height, TIN is molded onto both sides of tire pressure see Tire Pressure aspect ratio, construction type the tire, although only one side on page 10‑48 and Vehicle Load and service description. See the may have the date of Limits on page 9‑12. “Tire Size” illustration later in this manufacture. section for more detail. (D) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (44,1)
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(B) Tire Ply Material: The type (E) Tire Inflation: The of cord and number of plies in temporary use tire or compact the sidewall and under the tread. spare tire should be inflated to (C) Tire Identification Number 60 psi (420 kPa). For more (TIN): The letters and numbers information on tire pressure and following the DOT (Department inflation see Tire Pressure on of Transportation) code is the page 10‑48. Tire Identification Number (F) Tire Size : A combination of (TIN). The TIN shows the letters and numbers define a manufacturer and plant code, tire's width, height, aspect ratio, tire size, and date the tire was construction type and service Compact Spare Tire Example manufactured. The TIN is description. The letter T as the (A) Temporary Use Only: The molded onto both sides of the first character in the tire size compact spare tire or temporary tire, although only one side may means the tire is for temporary use tire has a tread life of have the date of manufacture. use only. approximately 3,000 miles (D) Maximum Cold Inflation (5 000 km) and should not be Load Limit: Maximum load driven at speeds over 65 mph that can be carried and the (105 km/h). The compact spare maximum pressure needed to tire is for emergency use when a support that load. See Compact regular road tire has lost air and Spare Tire on page 10‑69 and gone flat. See Compact Spare Vehicle Load Limits on Tire on page 10‑69 and If a Tire page 9‑12. Goes Flat on page 10‑61. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1)
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Tire Designations (B) Tire Width: The three‐digit (E) Rim Diameter: Diameter of number indicates the tire section the wheel in inches. Tire Size width in millimeters from (F) Service Description: These The following illustration shows sidewall to sidewall. characters represent the load an example of a typical (C) Aspect Ratio: A two‐digit index and speed rating of the passenger car tire size. number that indicates the tire tire. The load index represents height‐to‐width measurements. the load carrying capacity a tire For example, if the tire size is certified to carry. The speed aspect ratio is 70, as shown in rating is the maximum speed a item C of the illustration, it would tire is certified to carry a load. mean that the tire's sidewall is 70% as high as it is wide. Tire Terminology and (D) Construction Code: A Definitions letter code is used to indicate Air Pressure: The amount of the type of ply construction in air inside the tire pressing the tire. The letter R means outward on each square inch of radial ply construction; the the tire. Air pressure is letter D means diagonal or bias (A) Passenger (P‐Metric) Tire: expressed in psi (pounds per The United States version of a ply construction; and the letter B square inch) or kPa (kilopascal). metric tire sizing system. The means belted‐bias ply letter P as the first character in construction. the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U. S. Tire and Rim Association. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (46,1)
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Accessory Weight: This Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire includes the Tire Identification means the combined weight in which the plies are laid at Number (TIN), an alphanumeric of optional accessories. alternate angles less than designator which can also Some examples of optional 90 degrees to the centerline of identify the tire manufacturer, accessories are, automatic the tread. production plant, brand, and transmission, power steering, Cold Tire Pressure: The date of production. power brakes, power windows, amount of air pressure in a tire, GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight power seats, and air measured in kPa (kilopascal) Rating. See Vehicle Load Limits conditioning. or psi (pounds per square inch) on page 9‑12. Aspect Ratio: The relationship before a tire has built up heat GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight of a tire's height to its width. from driving. See Tire Pressure Rating for the front axle. See Belt: A rubber coated layer of on page 10‑48. Vehicle Load Limits on cords that is located between Curb Weight: The weight of a page 9‑12. the plies and the tread. Cords motor vehicle with standard and GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight may be made from steel or other optional equipment including the Rating for the rear axle. See reinforcing materials. maximum capacity of fuel, oil, Vehicle Load Limits on and coolant, but without Bead: The tire bead contains page 9‑12. passengers and cargo. steel wires wrapped by steel Intended Outboard Sidewall: cords that hold the tire onto DOT Markings: A code molded The side of an asymmetrical tire, the rim. into the sidewall of a tire that must always face outward signifying that the tire is in when mounted on a vehicle. compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation Kilopascal (kPa): The metric (DOT) motor vehicle safety unit for air pressure. standards. The DOT code Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1)
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Light Truck (LT‐Metric) Tire: A Normal Occupant Weight: The Recommended Inflation tire used on light duty trucks and number of occupants a vehicle Pressure: Vehicle some multipurpose passenger is designed to seat multiplied by manufacturer's recommended vehicles. 68 kg (150 lbs). See Vehicle tire inflation pressure as shown Load Index: An assigned Load Limits on page 9‑12. on the tire placard. See Tire number ranging from 1 to 279 Occupant Distribution: Pressure on page 10‑48 and that corresponds to the load Designated seating positions. Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑12. carrying capacity of a tire. Outward Facing Sidewall: The Maximum Inflation Pressure: side of an asymmetrical tire that Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic The maximum air pressure to has a particular side that faces tire in which the ply cords that which a cold tire can be inflated. outward when mounted on a extend to the beads are laid at The maximum air pressure is vehicle. The side of the tire that 90 degrees to the centerline of molded onto the sidewall. contains a whitewall, bears the tread. Maximum Load Rating: The white lettering, or bears Rim: A metal support for a tire load rating for a tire at the manufacturer, brand, and/or and upon which the tire beads maximum permissible inflation model name molding that is are seated. pressure for that tire. higher or deeper than the same Sidewall: The portion of a tire moldings on the other sidewall between the tread and the bead. Maximum Loaded Vehicle of the tire. Weight: The sum of curb Speed Rating: An weight, accessory weight, Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A alphanumeric code assigned to vehicle capacity weight, and tire used on passenger cars and a tire indicating the maximum production options weight. some light duty trucks and speed at which a tire can multipurpose vehicles. operate. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (48,1)
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Traction: The friction between The ratings are molded into the Tire Pressure the tire and the road surface. sidewall of the tire. See Uniform The amount of grip provided. Tire Quality Grading on Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate page 10‑57. Tread: The portion of a tire that effectively. comes into contact with Vehicle Capacity Weight: the road. The number of designated Notice: Neither tire seating positions multiplied by underinflation or overinflation Treadwear Indicators: Narrow are good. Underinflated tires, bands, sometimes called wear 68 kg (150 lbs) plus the rated cargo load. See Vehicle Load or tires that do not have bars, that show across the tread enough air, can result in: of a tire when only 1.6 mm Limits on page 9‑12. . (1/16 in) of tread remains. See Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire overloading and When It Is Time for New Tires Tire: Load on an individual tire over-heating which could lead to a blowout. on page 10‑55. due to curb weight, accessory UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality weight, occupant weight, and . Premature or Grading Standards): A tire cargo weight. irregular wear. information system that Vehicle Placard: A label . Poor handling. provides consumers with permanently attached to a . Reduced fuel economy. ratings for a tire's traction, vehicle showing the vehicle temperature, and treadwear. capacity weight and the Ratings are determined by original equipment tire size tire manufacturers using and recommended inflation government testing procedures. pressure. See “Tire and Loading Information Label” under Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑12. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1)
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Overinflated tires, or tires that The recommended cold tire When to Check have too much air, can inflation pressure, shown on the Check the tires once a month or result in: label, is the minimum amount of more. Do not forget to check the air pressure needed to support . Unusual wear. compact spare tire, if the vehicle the vehicle's maximum load has one. The compact spare . Poor handling. carrying capacity. should be at 420 kPa (60 psi). . Rough ride. For additional information For additional information . Needless damage from regarding how much weight the regarding the compact spare road hazards. vehicle can carry, and an tire, see Compact Spare Tire on example of the Tire and Loading page 10‑69. A vehicle-specific Tire and Information label, see Vehicle Loading Information label is How to Check Load Limits on page 9‑12. How attached to the vehicle. This you load the vehicle affects Use a good quality pocket-type label shows the vehicle's vehicle handling and ride gauge to check tire pressure. original equipment tires and the comfort. Never load the vehicle You cannot tell if the tires are correct inflation pressures for with more weight than it was properly inflated simply by the tires when they are cold. designed to carry. looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they are underinflated. Check the tire's inflation pressure when the tires are cold. Cold means the vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1.6 km (1 mile). Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (50,1)
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Remove the valve cap from the Tire Pressure Monitor pressure telltale when one or tire valve stem. Press the tire System more of your tires is significantly gauge firmly onto the valve to under‐inflated. get a pressure measurement. The Tire Pressure Monitor System Accordingly, when the low tire If the cold tire inflation pressure (TPMS) uses radio and sensor pressure telltale illuminates, you matches the recommended technology to check tire pressure should stop and check your tires as levels. The TPMS sensors monitor pressure on the Tire and soon as possible, and inflate them the air pressure in your tires and to the proper pressure. Driving on Loading Information label, no transmit tire pressure readings to a further adjustment is necessary. a significantly under‐inflated tire receiver located in the vehicle. causes the tire to overheat and can If the inflation pressure is low, Each tire, including the spare lead to tire failure. Under‐inflation add air until you reach the (if provided), should be checked also reduces fuel efficiency and tire recommended amount. monthly when cold and inflated to tread life, and may affect the If you overfill the tire, release the inflation pressure recommended vehicle's handling and stopping air by pushing on the metal stem by the vehicle manufacturer on the ability. in the center of the tire valve. vehicle placard or tire inflation Please note that the TPMS is Re check the tire pressure with pressure label. (If your vehicle has not a substitute for proper tire ‐ tires of a different size than the size the tire gauge. maintenance, and it is the driver's indicated on the vehicle placard or responsibility to maintain correct tire tire inflation pressure label, you Be sure to put the valve caps pressure, even if under‐inflation has back on the valve stems. They should determine the proper tire not reached the level to trigger help prevent leaks by keeping inflation pressure for those tires.) illumination of the TPMS low tire out dirt and moisture. As an added safety feature, your pressure telltale. vehicle has been equipped with a Your vehicle has also been tire pressure monitoring system equipped with a TPMS malfunction (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (51,1)
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The TPMS malfunction indicator is Federal Communications combined with the low tire pressure Commission (FCC) and telltale. When the system detects a Industry Canada malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then See Radio Frequency Statement on remain continuously illuminated. page 13‑16 for information This sequence will continue upon regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) When a low tire pressure condition subsequent vehicle start‐ups as is detected, the TPMS illuminates long as the malfunction exists. rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310. the low tire pressure warning light When the malfunction indicator is on the instrument panel cluster. illuminated, the system may not be Tire Pressure Monitor If the warning light comes on, stop able to detect or signal low tire as soon as possible and inflate the pressure as intended. TPMS Operation tires to the recommended pressure malfunctions may occur for a variety This vehicle may have a Tire shown on the Tire and Loading of reasons, including the installation Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). Information label. See Vehicle Load of replacement or alternate tires or The TPMS is designed to warn the Limits on page 9‑12. wheels on the vehicle that prevent driver when a low tire pressure The low tire pressure warning light the TPMS from functioning properly. condition exists. If your vehicle has comes on at each ignition cycle until Always check the TPMS malfunction this feature, the TPMS sensors are the tires are inflated to the correct telltale after replacing one or more mounted onto each tire and wheel inflation pressure. tires or wheels on your vehicle to assembly, excluding the spare tire ensure that the replacement or and wheel assembly. The TPMS alternate tires and wheels allow the sensors monitor the air pressure in TPMS to continue to function your vehicle's tires and transmit tire properly. pressure readings to a receiver See Tire Pressure Monitor located in the vehicle. Operation on page 10‑51 for additional information. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (52,1)
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The low tire pressure warning light Your vehicle's TPMS system can TPMS Malfunction Light may come on in cool weather when warn you about a low tire pressure The TPMS will not function properly the vehicle is first started, and then condition but it does not replace if one or more of the TPMS sensors turn off as you start to drive. This normal tire maintenance. See Tire are missing or inoperable. When the could be an early indicator that the Inspection on page 10 53, Tire ‑ system detects a malfunction, the tire pressures are getting low and Rotation on page 10 54, and Tires ‑ low tire pressure warning light need to be inflated to the proper on page 10 42. ‑ flashes for about one minute and pressure. Notice: Tire sealant materials are then stays on for the remainder of A Tire and Loading Information not all the same. A non-approved the ignition cycle. The malfunction label, attached to your vehicle, tire sealant could damage the Tire light comes on at each ignition cycle shows the size of your vehicle's Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) until the problem is corrected. Some original equipment tires and the sensors. TPMS sensor damage of the conditions that can cause the correct inflation pressure for your caused by using an incorrect tire malfunction light to come on are: vehicle's tires when they are cold. sealant is not covered by the . One of the road tires has been See Vehicle Load Limits on vehicle warranty. Always use only replaced with the spare tire. The page 9 12, for an example of the tire the GM-approved tire sealant ‑ spare tire does not have a information label and its location on available through your dealer or TPMS sensor. The malfunction your vehicle. Also see Tire Pressure included in the vehicle. light should go off once you on page 10 48. ‑ re-install the road tire containing the TPMS sensor and the sensor matching process is performed successfully. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (53,1)
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. The TPMS sensor matching If the TPMS is not functioning it if the vehicle has one, for signs process was not done or not cannot detect or signal a low tire of wear or damage at least once completed successfully after condition. See your dealer for a month. rotating the vehicle's tires. The service if the TPMS malfunction malfunction light should go off light comes on and stays on. Always remove the tires if any of after successfully completing the the following statements sensor matching process. TPMS Sensor Identification are true: . Codes One or more TPMS sensors . You can see the indicators at are missing or damaged. The Each TPMS sensor has a unique three or more places around malfunction light should go off identification code. Any time you when the TPMS sensors are replace one or more of the TPMS the tire. installed and the sensor sensors, or rotate the vehicle's tires, . You can see cord or fabric matching process is performed the identification codes need to be showing through the tire's successfully. See your dealer for matched to the new tire/wheel rubber. service. position. The sensors are matched, to the tire/wheel positions, in the . The tread or sidewall is . Replacement tires or wheels do not match your vehicle's original following order: driver side front tire, cracked, cut, or snagged equipment tires or wheels. Tires passenger side front tire, passenger deep enough to show cord or and wheels other than those side rear tire, and driver side rear fabric. recommended for your vehicle tire using a TPMS diagnostic tool. See your dealer for service. . The tire has a bump, bulge, could prevent the TPMS from or split. functioning properly. See Buying New Tires on page 10‑56. Tire Inspection . The tire has a puncture, cut, . Operating electronic devices or We recommend that you or other damage that cannot being near facilities using radio regularly inspect the vehicle's be repaired well because of wave frequencies similar to the tires, including the spare tire, the size or location of the TPMS could cause the TPMS damage. sensors to malfunction. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (54,1)
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Tire Rotation all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Tires should be rotated every Torque” under Capacities and 12 000 km (7,500 miles). See Specifications on page 12‑2. Scheduled Maintenance on page 11‑2. See your dealer to reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System The purpose of a regular tire (TPMS) after rotating the tires, rotation is to achieve a uniform if a tire pressure monitor wear for all tires on the vehicle. reception error occurs. This will ensure that your vehicle continues to perform most like it { WARNING did when the tires were new. When rotating your tires, always Any time you notice unusual use the correct rotation pattern Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the wear, rotate your tires as soon shown here. parts to which it is fastened, can as possible and check wheel make wheel nuts become loose Do not include the compact alignment. Also check for after time. The wheel could come spare tire in the tire rotation. damaged tires or wheels. See off and cause an accident. When When It Is Time for New Tires After the tires have been changing a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the on page 10‑55 and Wheel rotated, adjust the front and rear Replacement on page 10‑60 for inflation pressures as shown on (Continued) more information. the tire and loading information label. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑12 for an example of the Tire and Loading Information label and where it is located on your vehicle. Make certain that Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (55,1)
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When It Is Time for New Inspection on page 10‑54 and Tire WARNING (Continued) Rotation on page 10‑54 for Tires additional information. wheel attaches to the vehicle. In Various factors, such as The rubber in tires age over time. an emergency, use a cloth or a maintenance, temperatures, driving This is also true for the spare tire, paper towel to do this; but be sure speeds, vehicle loading, and road if the vehicle has one, even if it is to use a scraper or wire brush conditions influence when you need not being used. Multiple conditions later, if needed, to get all the rust new tires. affect how fast this aging takes or dirt off. See If a Tire Goes Flat place, including temperatures, on page 10‑61. loading conditions, and inflation pressure maintenance. Tires will Lightly coat the center of the typically need to be replaced due to wheel hub with wheel bearing wear before they may need to be replaced due to age. Consult the tire grease after a wheel change or manufacturer for more information tire rotation to prevent corrosion on when tires should be replaced. or rust build-up. Do not get grease on the flat wheel Vehicle Storage mounting surface or on the Tires age when stored normally wheel nuts or bolts. mounted on a parked vehicle. Park a vehicle that will be stored for at One way to tell when it is time for least a month in a cool, dry, clean new tires is to check the treadwear area away from direct sunlight to indicators, which appear when the slow aging. This area should be tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) or free of grease, gasoline, or other less of tread remaining. See Tire substances that can deteriorate rubber. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (56,1)
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Parking for an extended period can GM recommends replacing tires in cause flat spots on the tires that sets of four. This is because uniform { CAUTION may result in vibrations while tread depth on all tires will help driving. When storing a vehicle for keep the vehicle performing most Mixing tires could cause you at least a month, remove the tires or like it did when the tires were new. to lose control while driving. raise the vehicle to reduce the Replacing less than a full set of tires If you mix tires of different weight from the tires. can affect the braking and handling sizes, brands, or types (radial performance of the vehicle. See Tire and bias-belted tires), the Buying New Tires Inspection on page 10‑53 and Tire vehicle may not handle Rotation on page 10‑54. GM has developed and matched properly, and you could have specific tires for the vehicle. If a crash. Using tires of different you need replacement tires, GM { WARNING sizes, brands, or types may strongly recommends that you get also cause damage to your Tires could explode during tires that are the same size, brand, vehicle. Be sure to use the improper service. Attempting to load range, speed rating, and correct size, brand, and type construction type (radial and mount or dismount a tire could cause injury or death. Only your of tires on all wheels. It is bias‐belted tires) as the vehicle's all right to drive with your original tires. This way, the vehicle dealer or authorized tire service center should mount or dismount compact spare temporarily, as will continue to have tires that it was developed for use on are designed to give the same the tires. performance and vehicle safety, your vehicle. See Compact during normal use, as the original Spare Tire on page 10‑69. tires. See Tire Sidewall Labeling on page 10‑42 for additional information. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (57,1)
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The vehicle's original equipment { CAUTION tires are listed on the Tire and { WARNING Loading Information label. See If different sized wheels are used, If you use bias-ply tires on the Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑12, vehicle, the wheel rim flanges for more information about the Tire there may not be an acceptable could develop cracks after and Loading Information label and level of performance and safety many miles of driving. A tire its location on the vehicle. if tires not recommended for and/or wheel could fail those wheels are selected. This suddenly, causing a crash. Different Size Tires and increases the chance of a crash Use only radial-ply tires with Wheels and serious injury. Only use GM the wheels on the vehicle. specific wheel and tire systems If you add wheels or tires that are developed for the vehicle, and a different size than the original have them properly installed by a Vehicles that have a tire pressure equipment wheels and tires, this GM certified technician. monitoring system could give an could affect the way the vehicle inaccurate low‐pressure warning if performs, including its braking, ride tires not recommended for the and handling characteristics, See Buying New Tires on vehicle are installed. Tires that do stability, and resistance to rollover. page 10‑56 and Accessories and not match the original equipment Additionally, if the vehicle has Modifications on page 10‑4 for tires could give a low‐pressure electronic systems such as antilock additional information. warning that is higher or lower than brakes, rollover airbags, traction the proper warning level you would control, and electronic stability Uniform Tire Quality get with original equipment tires. control, the performance of these Grading See Tire Pressure Monitor System systems can be affected. on page 10‑50. Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (58,1)
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Treadwear 200 Traction AA to deep tread, winter-type snow Treadwear Temperature A tires, space-saver, or temporary The treadwear grade is a The following information relates use spare tires, tires with comparative rating based on the to the system developed by the nominal rim diameters of wear rate of the tire when tested United States National Highway 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), under controlled conditions Traffic Safety Administration or to some limited-production on a specified government test (NHTSA), which grades tires tires. course. For example, a tire by treadwear, traction, and While the tires available on graded 150 would wear one and temperature performance. This General Motors passenger cars a half (1½) times as well on the applies only to vehicles sold in and light trucks may vary with government course as a tire the United States. The grades respect to these grades, they graded 100. The relative are molded on the sidewalls of must also conform to federal performance of tires depends most passenger car tires. The safety requirements and upon the actual conditions of Uniform Tire Quality Grading additional General Motors Tire their use, however, and may (UTQG) system does not apply Performance Criteria (TPC) depart significantly from the standards. norm due to variations in All Passenger Car Tires Must driving habits, service practices Conform to Federal Safety and differences in road Requirements In Addition To characteristics and climate. These Grades. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (59,1)
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Traction – AA, A, B, C Temperature – A, B, C established for a tire that is The traction grades, from The temperature grades are A properly inflated and not highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, (the highest), B, and C, overloaded. Excessive speed, and C. Those grades represent representing the tire's resistance underinflation, or excessive the tire's ability to stop on wet to the generation of heat and loading, either separately or in pavement as measured under its ability to dissipate heat combination, can cause heat controlled conditions on when tested under controlled buildup and possible tire failure. specified government test conditions on a specified indoor surfaces of asphalt and laboratory test wheel. Sustained Wheel Alignment and Tire concrete. A tire marked C may high temperature can cause the Balance have poor traction performance. material of the tire to degenerate The tires and wheels on the vehicle Warning: The traction grade and reduce tire life, and were aligned and balanced carefully assigned to this tire is based on excessive temperature can lead at the factory to give the longest tire straight-ahead braking traction to sudden tire failure. The grade life and best overall performance. tests, and does not include C corresponds to a level of Adjustments to wheel alignment and acceleration, cornering, performance which all tire balancing will not be necessary hydroplaning, or peak traction passenger car tires must meet on a regular basis. However, if there is unusual tire wear or the vehicle characteristics. under the Federal Motor Safety pulls to one side or the other, the Standard No. 109. Grades B and alignment should be checked. If the A represent higher levels of vehicle vibrates when driving on a performance on the laboratory smooth road, the tires and wheels test wheel than the minimum might need to be rebalanced. See required by law. Warning: The your dealer for proper diagnosis. temperature grade for this tire is Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (60,1)
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Wheel Replacement If you need to replace any of the Notice: The wrong wheel can wheels, wheel bolts, wheel nuts, also cause problems with bearing Replace any wheel that is bent, or Tire Pressure Monitor System life, brake cooling, speedometer cracked, or badly rusted or (TPMS) sensors, replace them only or odometer calibration, corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming with new GM original equipment headlamp aim, bumper height, loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and parts. This way, you will be sure to vehicle ground clearance, and tire wheel nuts should be replaced. have the right wheel, wheel bolts, or tire chain clearance to the If the wheel leaks air, replace it, wheel nuts, and TPMS sensors for body and chassis. except some aluminum wheels, the vehicle. which can sometimes be repaired. See If a Tire Goes Flat on See your dealer if any of these { page 10‑61 for more information. conditions exist. WARNING Your dealer will know the kind of Using the wrong replacement wheel you need. wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel Each new wheel should have the nuts on the vehicle can be same load-carrying capacity, dangerous. It could affect the diameter, width, offset, and be braking and handling of the mounted the same way as the vehicle, make the tires lose air one it replaces. and make you lose control. You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for replacement. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (61,1)
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Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains If a Tire Goes Flat Notice: Use tire chains only It is unusual for a tire to blowout { WARNING where legal and only when you while you are driving, especially if must. Use only SAE Class S you maintain the vehicle's tires Replacing a wheel with a used “ ” type chains that are the proper properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is one is dangerous. How it has size for your tires. Install them on much more likely to leak out slowly. been used or how far it has been the front tires and tighten them But if you should ever have a driven may be unknown. It could as tightly as possible with the blowout, here are a few tips about fail suddenly and cause a crash. ends securely fastened. Drive what to expect and what to do: When replacing wheels, use a slowly and follow the chain If a front tire fails, the flat tire new GM original equipment manufacturer's instructions. wheel. creates a drag that pulls the vehicle If you can hear the chains toward that side. Take your foot off contacting your vehicle, stop the accelerator pedal and grip the and retighten them. If the steering wheel firmly. Steer to contact continues, slow down maintain lane position, and then until it stops. Driving too fast or gently brake to a stop, well off the spinning the wheels with chains road, if possible. on will damage your vehicle. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (62,1)
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A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and { WARNING { WARNING may require the same correction you would use in a skid. In any rear Driving on a flat tire will cause Lifting a vehicle and getting blowout remove your foot from the permanent damage to the tire. under it to do maintenance or accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle Re-inflating a tire after it has repairs is dangerous without the under control by steering the way been driven on while severely appropriate safety equipment and you want the vehicle to go. It may underinflated or flat may cause a training. If a jack is provided with be very bumpy and noisy, but you blowout and a serious crash. the vehicle, it is designed only for can still steer. Gently brake to a Never attempt to re-inflate a tire changing a flat tire. If it is used for stop, well off the road, if possible. that has been driven on while anything else, you or others could severely underinflated or flat. be badly injured or killed if the Have your dealer or an authorized vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack tire service center repair or is provided with the vehicle, only replace the flat tire as soon as use it for changing a flat tire. possible. If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place, well off the road, if possible. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6‑3. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (63,1)
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Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip 3. Turn off the engine and do off the jack and roll over or fall on not restart while the vehicle you or other people. You and they is raised. could be badly injured or even 4. Do not allow passengers to killed. Find a level place to remain in the vehicle. change the tire. To help prevent To be certain the vehicle will not the vehicle from moving: move, put blocks at the front and 1. Set the parking brake firmly. rear of the tire farthest away from A. Wheel Block 2. Put an automatic the one being changed. That transmission shift lever in would be the tire on the other B. Flat Tire side, at the opposite end of the P (Park), or shift a manual The following information explains vehicle. transmission to 1 (First) or how to repair or change a tire. R (Reverse). (Continued) When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), use the following example as a guide to assist in the placement of wheel blocks (A). Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (64,1)
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Tire Changing 1. Open the trunk or liftgate. See Trunk on page 2‑7 or Liftgate Removing the Spare Tire and (Hatchback) on page 2‑9. Tools 2. Lift the trim cover. The compact spare tire and tools you will need are located in the trunk.
5. Turn the retainer counterclockwise and remove it from the compact spare. 6. Remove the compact spare tire. See Compact Spare Tire on 3. Remove the foam tray. page 10‑69 for more information. 4. Remove the jack, the jack A. Jack handle, and the wheel wrench from the foam tray. B. Wheel Wrench C. Jack Handle D. Screwdriver (if equipped) Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (65,1)
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Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10‑61. 2. If your vehicle has wheel covers, turn the four plastic caps counterclockwise by hand or by using the wheel wrench. The plastic nuts do not come off of the cover. 3. Remove the wheel cover using 4. Turn the wheel nuts Hatchback the flat end of the jack handle. counterclockwise to loosen Pry along the edge of the wheel them. Do not remove them yet. cover until it comes off. Store the wheel cover in the cargo area until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (66,1)
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Raising the vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle.
Sedan 8. Insert the jack handle into the 9. Turn the wheel wrench 5. Locate the notch in the frame jack and the wheel wrench onto clockwise to raise the vehicle. near each wheel which the jack the end of the jack handle. Raise the vehicle far enough off head fits in. the ground so there is enough { WARNING room for the compact spare tire 6. Position the jack and raise the to fit underneath the wheel well. jack head until it fits firmly into Getting under a vehicle when it is the notch in the vehicle's frame 10. Turn the wheel nuts jacked up is dangerous. If the nearest the flat tire. counterclockwise to vehicle slips off the jack, you remove them. 7. Put the compact spare tire could be badly injured or killed. 11. Remove the flat tire. near you. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (67,1)
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Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the Never use oil or grease on bolts parts to which it is fastened, can or nuts because the nuts might make wheel nuts become loose come loose. The vehicle's wheel after time. The wheel could come could fall off, causing a crash. off and cause an accident. When changing a wheel, remove any 14. Install the wheel nuts with the rust or dirt from places where the rounded end of the nuts toward wheel attaches to the vehicle. In the wheel. Tighten each nut by an emergency, use a cloth or a hand clockwise until the wheel paper towel to do this; but be sure 12. Remove any rust or dirt from is held against the hub. to use a scraper or wire brush the wheel bolts, mounting later, if needed, to get all the rust surfaces and spare wheel. or dirt off. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10‑61. 13. Place the compact spare tire on the wheel-mounting surface. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (68,1)
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15. Lower the vehicle by the proper sequence and to the Storing a Flat or Spare Tire turning the wheel wrench proper torque specification. See and Tools counterclockwise. Lower the Capacities and Specifications on jack completely. page 12‑2 for the wheel nut { WARNING torque specification. { WARNING Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger Wheel nuts that are improperly or compartment of the vehicle could incorrectly tightened can cause cause injury. In a sudden stop or the wheels to become loose or collision, loose equipment could come off. The wheel nuts should strike someone. Store all these in be tightened with a torque wrench the proper place. to the proper torque specification after replacing. Follow the torque specification supplied by the To store a flat or compact spare tire aftermarket manufacturer when and tools: using accessory locking wheel 1. Store the flat tire or the compact nuts. See Capacities and spare in the compact spare tire Specifications on page 12‑2 for 16. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in compartment. original equipment wheel nut a crisscross sequence, as 2. Secure the retainer. torque specifications. shown. 3. Store the tools securely in the Notice: Wheel covers will not fit foam tray and place the tray Notice: Improperly tightened on the vehicle's compact spare. back in the cargo area. wheel nuts can lead to brake If you try to put a wheel cover on pulsation and rotor damage. To the compact spare, the cover or 4. Replace the trim cover. avoid expensive brake repairs, the spare could be damaged. evenly tighten the wheel nuts in Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (69,1)
Vehicle Care 10-69
The compact spare tire is for After installing the compact spare Do not use your compact spare on temporary use only. Replace the on your vehicle, you should stop as other vehicles. compact spare tire with a full-size soon as possible and make sure Do not mix your compact spare tire tire as soon as you can. See your spare tire is correctly inflated. or wheel with other wheels or tires. Compact Spare Tire on page 10‑69. The compact spare is intended Keep your spare tire and its wheel to perform well at speeds up to together. Compact Spare Tire 80 km/h (50 mph), so you can finish your trip and have your full-size tire Notice: Tire chains will not fit the compact spare. Using them { WARNING repaired or replaced where you want. Replace your spare with a can damage the vehicle and can damage the chains too. Do not Driving with more than one full-size tire as soon as you can. use tire chains on the compact compact spare tire at a time Notice: When the compact spare. could result in loss of braking and spare is installed, do not take handling. This could lead to a the vehicle through an automatic crash and you or others could be car wash with guide rails. The injured. Use only one compact compact spare can get caught on spare tire at a time. the rails which can damage the tire, wheel and other parts of the vehicle. The compact spare tire was fully inflated when the vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be 414 kPa (60 psi). Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (70,1)
10-70 Vehicle Care
Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps You would not be able to start could result in costly damage to your vehicle, and the bad For more information about the the vehicle that would not be grounding could damage the vehicle battery, see Battery on covered by the warranty. electrical systems. page 10 27. ‑ Trying to start the vehicle by To avoid the possibility of the If the vehicle's battery has run pushing or pulling it will not vehicles rolling, set the parking down, you may want to use another work, and it could damage the brake firmly on both vehicles vehicle and some jumper cables to vehicle. involved in the jump start start your vehicle. Be sure to use 1. Check the other vehicle. It must procedure. Put an automatic the following steps to do it safely. have a 12-volt battery with a transmission in P (Park) or a negative ground system. manual transmission in { WARNING N (Neutral) before setting the Notice: Only use a vehicle that parking brake. has a 12-volt system with a Batteries can hurt you. They can Notice: If the radio or other be dangerous because: negative ground for jump starting. If the other vehicle does accessories are left on during the . They contain acid that can not have a 12-volt system with a jump starting procedure, they burn you. negative ground, both vehicles could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the . They contain gas that can can be damaged. warranty. Always turn off the explode or ignite. 2. Get the vehicles close enough radio and other accessories when . They contain enough so the jumper cables can reach, jump starting the vehicle. electricity to burn you. but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other. If they If you do not follow these steps are, it could cause a ground exactly, some or all of these connection you do not want. things can hurt you. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (71,1)
Vehicle Care 10-71
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug unnecessary { WARNING { WARNING accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or the accessory Using a match near a battery can Fans or other moving engine power outlet. Turn off the radio cause battery gas to explode. parts can injure you badly. Keep and all lamps that are not People have been hurt doing this, your hands away from moving needed. This will avoid sparks and some have been blinded. parts once the engine is running. and help save both batteries. Use a flashlight if you need more And it could save the radio! light. 5. Check that the jumper cables 4. Open the hoods and locate the Be sure the battery has enough do not have loose or missing batteries. Find the positive (+) water. You do not need to add insulation. If they do, you could and negative (−) terminal water to the battery installed in get a shock. The vehicles could locations on each vehicle. See your new vehicle. But if a battery be damaged too. Engine Compartment Overview has filler caps, be sure the right Before you connect the on page 10‑8 for more amount of fluid is there. If it is low, cables, here are some things information on location. add water to take care of that you should know. Positive (+) will first. If you don't, explosive gas go to positive (+) or to a remote { WARNING could be present. positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. Negative (−) will go to a Battery fluid contains acid that An electric fan can start up even heavy, unpainted metal engine when the engine is not running can burn you. Do not get it on part or to a remote negative (−) and can injure you. Keep hands, you. If you accidentally get it in terminal if the vehicle has one. clothing and tools away from any your eyes or on your skin, flush underhood electric fan. the place with water and get medical help immediately. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (72,1)
10-72 Vehicle Care
Do not connect positive (+) to negative (−) or you will get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too. And do not connect the negative (−) cable to the negative (−) terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks.
7. Do not let the other end touch 8. Now connect the black metal. Connect it to the negative (−) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the negative (−) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle negative (−) terminal if the has one. vehicle has one. Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative (−) cable does not go to the dead 6. Connect the red positive (+) battery. It goes to a heavy, cable to the positive (+) terminal unpainted metal engine part or of the dead battery. Use a to a remote negative (−) terminal remote positive (+) terminal on the vehicle with the dead if the vehicle has one. battery. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (73,1)
Vehicle Care 10-73
9. Connect the other end of the To disconnect the jumper cables negative (−) cable at least 45 cm from both vehicles, do the following: (18 in) away from the dead 1. Disconnect the black battery, but not near engine negative (−) cable from the parts that move. vehicle that had the dead The electrical connection is just battery. as good there, and the chance 2. Disconnect the black of sparks getting back to the negative (−) cable from the battery is much less. vehicle with the good battery. 10. Now start the vehicle with the 3. Disconnect the red positive (+) good battery and run the cable from the vehicle with the engine for a while. Jumper Cable Removal good battery. 11. Try to start the vehicle that had A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine 4. Disconnect the red positive (+) the dead battery. If it will not Part or Remote Negative ( ) cable from the other vehicle. start after a few tries, it – Terminal probably needs service. B. Good Battery or Remote Notice: If the jumper cables are Positive (+) and Remote connected or removed in the Negative (−) Terminals wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the C. Dead Battery or Remote vehicle. The repairs would not be Positive (+) Terminal covered by the vehicle warranty. Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct order, making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (74,1)
10-74 Vehicle Care
Towing Recreational Vehicle Here are some important things to Towing consider before recreational vehicle Towing the Vehicle towing: Recreational vehicle towing means . What is the towing capacity Notice: To avoid damage, the towing the vehicle behind another of the towing vehicle? Be disabled vehicle should be vehicle – such as a motor home. sure to read the tow towed with all four wheels off The two most common types of vehicle manufacturer's the ground. Care must be taken recreational vehicle towing are recommendations. with vehicles that have low known as dinghy towing and dolly ground clearance and/or special towing. Dinghy towing is towing the . What is the distance that will be equipment. Always flatbed on a vehicle with all four wheels on the travelled? Some vehicles have car carrier. ground. Dolly towing is towing the restrictions on how far and how vehicle with two wheels on the long they can tow. Consult your dealer or a ground and two wheels up on a . professional towing service if the Is the proper towing equipment device known as a dolly. disabled vehicle must be towed. going to be used? See your See Roadside Assistance Program dealer or trailering professional on page 13‑6. for additional advice and equipment recommendations. To tow the vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes, . Is the vehicle ready to be such as behind a motor home, see towed? Just as preparing the “Recreational Vehicle Towing” in this vehicle for a long trip, make sure section. the vehicle is prepared to be towed. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (75,1)
Vehicle Care 10-75
Dinghy Towing Dolly Towing From the Front 3. Put an automatic transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmission into first gear. 4. Set the parking brake and remove the key. 5. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing. 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. 7. Release the parking brake.
Notice: If the vehicle is The vehicle can be towed from the towed with all four wheels front using a dolly. To tow the on the ground, the drivetrain vehicle using a dolly, follow these components could be damaged. steps: The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not 1. Attach the dolly to the tow tow the vehicle with all four vehicle following the dolly wheels on the ground. manufacturer's instructions. The vehicle was not designed to be 2. Drive the front wheels onto the towed with all four wheels on the dolly. ground. If the vehicle must be towed, a dolly should be used. See “Dolly Towing” that follows for more information. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (76,1)
10-76 Vehicle Care
Dolly Towing From the Rear Appearance Care Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight. Use a car washing soap. Do not use cleaning agents that are Exterior Care petroleum based or that contain Silicone grease on weatherstrips will acid or abrasives, as they can make them last longer, seal better, damage the paint, metal, or plastic and not stick or squeak. Apply on the vehicle. Approved cleaning silicone grease with a clean cloth. products can be obtained from your During very cold, damp weather dealer. Follow all manufacturers' frequent application may be directions regarding correct product required. usage, necessary safety precautions and appropriate Washing the Vehicle disposal of any vehicle care The best way to preserve the product. Notice: Towing the vehicle vehicle's finish is to keep it clean Rinse the vehicle well, before from the rear with the front by washing it often. washing and after to remove all wheels on the ground could Notice: Certain cleaners contain cleaning agents completely. If they cause transmission damage. chemicals that can damage the are allowed to dry on the surface, Do not tow the vehicle from the emblems or nameplates on the they could stain. rear with the front wheels on the vehicle. Check the cleaning Dry the finish with a soft, clean ground. product label. If it states that it chamois or an all-cotton towel to should not be used on plastic avoid surface scratches and water parts, do not use it on the vehicle spotting. or damage may occur and it would not be covered by the warranty. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (77,1)
Vehicle Care 10-77
High pressure car washes may If the vehicle has a basecoat/ Exterior painted surfaces are cause water to enter the vehicle. clearcoat paint finish, the clearcoat subject to aging, weather and Avoid using high pressure washes gives more depth and gloss to the chemical fallout that can take their closer than 30 cm (12 in) to the colored basecoat. Always use toll over a period of years. To help surface of the vehicle. Use of power waxes and polishes that are keep the paint finish looking new, washers exceeding 8 274 kPa non-abrasive and made for a keep the vehicle garaged or (1,200 psi) can result in damage or basecoat/clearcoat paint finish. covered whenever possible. removal of paint and decals. Notice: Machine compounding Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Cleaning Exterior or aggressive polishing on a Parts basecoat/clearcoat paint finish Lamps/Lenses Bright metal parts should be may damage it. Use only cleaned regularly to keep their Use only lukewarm or cold water, a non-abrasive waxes and polishes luster. Washing with water is all that soft cloth and a car washing soap to that are made for a basecoat/ is usually needed. However, chrome clean exterior lamps and lenses. clearcoat paint finish on the polish may be used on chrome or Follow instructions under “Washing vehicle. the Vehicle.” stainless steel trim, if necessary. Foreign materials such as calcium Use special care with aluminum Finish Care chloride and other salts, ice melting trim. To avoid damaging protective agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, Occasional waxing or mild polishing trim, never use auto or chrome bird droppings, chemicals from of the vehicle by hand may be polish, steam or caustic soap to industrial chimneys, etc., can necessary to remove residue from clean aluminum. A coating of damage the vehicle's finish if they the paint finish. Approved cleaning wax, rubbed to high polish, is remain on painted surfaces. Wash products can be obtained from your recommended for all bright metal the vehicle as soon as possible. dealer. parts. If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (78,1)
10-78 Vehicle Care
Windshield and Wiper Blades Aluminum Wheels The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of the Clean the outside of the windshield Notice: Using strong soaps, vehicle. Do not use strong soaps, with glass cleaner. chemicals, abrasive polishes, chemicals, abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or cleaners Clean the rubber blades using a abrasive cleaners, cleaners with that contain acid on aluminum lint free cloth or paper towel soaked acid, or abrasive cleaning brushes or chrome-plated wheels, could with windshield washer fluid or a on them because they could damage the surface of the mild detergent. Wash the windshield damage the surface. Do not use wheel(s). The repairs would not thoroughly when cleaning the chrome polish on aluminum wheels. blades. Bugs, road grime, sap be covered by the vehicle Notice: Driving the vehicle and a buildup of vehicle wash/wax warranty. Use only approved through an automatic car wash treatments may cause wiper cleaners on aluminum or that has silicone carbide tire streaking. Replace the wiper blades chrome-plated wheels. cleaning brushes, could damage if they are worn or damaged. Keep the wheels clean using a soft the aluminum or chrome-plated clean cloth with mild soap and Wipers can be damaged by: wheels. The repairs would not be water. Rinse with clean water. After covered by the vehicle warranty. . Extreme dusty conditions rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft Never drive a vehicle that has clean towel. A wax may then be . Sand and salt aluminum or chrome-plated applied. . Heat and sun wheels through an automatic car Notice: Using chrome polish on wash that uses silicone carbide . Snow and ice, without proper aluminum wheels could damage tire cleaning brushes. removal the wheels. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Use chrome polish on chrome wheels only. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (79,1)
Vehicle Care 10-79
Tires Finish Damage Dirt packed in close areas of the frame should be loosened before To clean the tires, use a stiff brush Any stone chips, fractures, or deep being flushed. Your dealer or an with tire cleaner. scratches in the finish should be underbody car washing system can repaired right away. Bare metal will Notice: Using petroleum-based do this. tire dressing products on the corrode quickly and may develop vehicle may damage the paint into major repair expense. Underbody Maintenance finish and/or tires. When applying Minor chips and scratches can be Chemicals used for ice and snow a tire dressing, always wipe off repaired with touch-up materials removal and dust control can collect any overspray from all painted available from your dealer. Larger on the underbody. If these are not surfaces on the vehicle. areas of finish damage can be removed, corrosion and rust can corrected in your dealer's body and Sheet Metal Damage develop on the underbody parts paint shop. such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, If the vehicle is damaged and Chemicals used for ice and snow and exhaust system even though requires sheet metal repair or removal and dust control can collect they have corrosion protection. replacement, make sure the body on the underbody. If these are not At least every spring, flush these repair shop applies anti-corrosion removed, corrosion and rust can materials from the underbody material to parts repaired or develop on the underbody parts with plain water. Clean any areas replaced to restore corrosion such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, where mud and debris can collect. protection. and exhaust system even though Dirt packed in close areas of the Original manufacturer replacement they have corrosion protection. frame should be loosened before parts will provide the corrosion At least every spring, flush these being flushed. Your dealer or an protection while maintaining the materials from the underbody with underbody car washing system can vehicle warranty. plain water. Clean any areas where do this. mud and debris can collect. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (80,1)
10-80 Vehicle Care
Chemical Paint Spotting Lighter colored interiors may cleaning the glass on the vehicle, require more frequent cleaning. use only a soft cloth and glass Some weather and atmospheric Newspapers and garments that can cleaner. conditions can create a chemical transfer color to home furnishings fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall Cleaners can contain solvents that can also transfer color to the upon and attack painted surfaces on can become concentrated in the interior. the vehicle. This damage can take interior. Before using cleaners, read two forms: blotchy, ring-shaped Remove dust from small buttons and adhere to all safety instructions discolorations, and small, irregular and knobs with a small brush with on the label. While cleaning the dark spots etched into the paint soft bristles. interior, maintain adequate surface. Your dealer has products for ventilation by opening the doors and windows. Although no defect in the paint job cleaning the interior. When cleaning causes this, we will repair, at no the interior, only use cleaners Do not clean the interior using the charge to the owner, the surfaces specifically designed for the following cleaners or techniques: surfaces that are being cleaned. of new vehicles damaged by this . Never use a knife or any other fallout condition within 12 months Permanent damage can result from sharp object to remove a soil or 20 000 km (12,000 miles) of using cleaners on surfaces for from any interior surface. purchase, whichever occurs first. which they were not intended. Apply the cleaner directly to the cleaning . Never use a stiff brush. It can Interior Care cloth to prevent over-spray. Remove cause damage to the interior any accidental over-spray from surfaces. The interior will continue to look its other surfaces immediately. . Never apply heavy pressure or best if it is cleaned often. Dust and rub aggressively with a cleaning dirt can accumulate on the Notice: Using abrasive cleaners cloth. Use of heavy pressure can upholstery and cause damage to when cleaning glass surfaces on damage the interior and does the carpet, fabric, leather, and the vehicle, could scratch the not improve the effectiveness of plastic surfaces. Stains should be glass and/or cause damage to the soil removal. removed quickly as extreme heat rear window defogger. When could cause them to set rapidly. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (81,1)
Vehicle Care 10-81
. Use only mild, neutral-pH soaps. cleaning, gently remove as much of 5. If the soil is not completely Avoid laundry detergents or the soil as possible using one of the removed, use a mild soap dishwashing soaps with following techniques: solution and repeat the cleaning degreasers. Using too much process that was used with plain . For liquids: gently blot the soap will leave a residue that water. leaves streaks and attracts dirt. remaining soil with a paper For liquid cleaners, about towel. Allow the soil to absorb If any of the soil remains, a 20 drops per 3.78 L (1 gal) of into the paper towel until no commercial fabric cleaner or spot water is a good guide. more can be removed. lifter may be necessary. Test a small hidden area for colorfastness before . For solid dry soils: remove as . Do not heavily saturate the using a commercial upholstery upholstery while cleaning. much as possible and then vacuum. cleaner or spot lifter. If the locally . Cleaners that contain solvents cleaned area gives any impression can damage the interior. To clean: that a ring formation may result, 1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white clean the entire surface. Fabric/Carpet cloth with water or club soda. A paper towel can be used to blot Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft 2. Remove excess moisture. excess moisture from the fabric or brush attachment to remove dust carpet after the cleaning process. and loose dirt. A canister vacuum 3. Start on the outside edge of the with a beater bar in the nozzle may soil and gently rub toward the Leather/Leatherette only be used on floor carpet and center. Continue cleaning, using Leather, and lighter colored leather carpeted floor mats. For soils, a clean area of the cloth each in particular, will need more frequent always try to remove them first with time it becomes soiled. cleaning to prevent the buildup of plain water or club soda. Before 4. Continue to gently rub the dust, dirt, and colors transferred soiled area. from other items so that these do not become permanent stains. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (82,1)
10-82 Vehicle Care
To remove dust, a soft cloth Instrument Panel, Vinyl and Some commercial products may dampened with water can be used. other Plastic Surfaces increase gloss on the instrument If a more thorough cleaning is panel. The increase in gloss may necessary, a soft cloth dampened To remove dust, a soft cloth cause annoying reflections in the with a mild soap solution can be dampened with water can be used. windshield and even make it difficult used. Your dealer has a GM If a more thorough cleaning is to see through the windshield under approved leather cleaner available necessary, a clean soft cloth certain conditions. that provides superior cleaning dampened with a mild soap solution performance when used regularly can be used to gently remove dust Care of Safety Belts and dirt. Never use spot lifters or on finished automotive leathers. Keep belts clean and dry. Allow the leather to dry naturally. Do removers on plastic surfaces. Many commercial cleaners and coatings not use heat, steam, spot lifters or { WARNING spot removers, or shoe polish on that are sold to preserve and leather. Many commercial leather protect soft plastic surfaces may permanently change the Do not bleach or dye safety belts. cleaners and coatings that are It may severely weaken them. In sold to preserve and protect leather appearance and feel of the interior and are not recommended. Do not a crash, they might not be able to may permanently change the provide adequate protection. appearance and feel of the leather use silicone or wax-based products, or those containing organic solvents Clean safety belts only with mild and are not recommended. Do not soap and lukewarm water. use silicone or wax-based products, to clean the interior because they or those containing organic solvents can alter the appearance by to clean the interior because they increasing the gloss in a can alter the appearance by non-uniform manner. increasing the gloss in a non-uniform manner. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (83,1)
Vehicle Care 10-83
Floor Mats Use the following guidelines for Removing and Replacing the proper floor mat usage. Floor Mat { WARNING . The original equipment floor mats were designed for your If a floor mat is the wrong size or vehicle. If the floor mats need is not properly installed, it can replacing, it is recommended interfere with the accelerator that GM certified floor mats be pedal and/or brake pedal. purchased. Non-GM floor mats Interference with the pedals can may not fit properly and may cause unintended acceleration interfere with the accelerator or and/or increased stopping brake pedal. Always check that distance which can cause a crash the floor mats do not interfere and injury. Make sure the floor with the pedals. mat does not interfere with the . Use the floor mat with the accelerator or brake pedal. correct side up. Do not turn it over. The driver side floor mat is held in place by one hook-type retainer. . Do not place anything on top of the driver side floor mat. 1. Pull up on the rear of the mat to remove it from the hooks. . Use only a single floor mat on the driver side. 2. Reinstall the floor mat by lining up the openings on the floor mat . Do not place one floor mat on over the hooks and push it down top of another. into position. 3. Make sure the floor mat is properly secured and verify that it does not interfere with the accelerator or brake pedals. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (84,1)
10-84 Vehicle Care
2 NOTES Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1)
Service and Maintenance 11-1
General Information Because of all the different ways Service and people use vehicles, maintenance Maintenance Notice: Maintenance intervals, needs vary. The vehicle might need checks, inspections, more frequent checks and services. recommended fluids, and Please read the information under General Information lubricants are necessary to Scheduled Maintenance. To keep General Information ...... 11-1 keep this vehicle in good the vehicle in good condition, see working condition. Damage your dealer. Scheduled Maintenance caused by failure to follow The maintenance schedule is for Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . 11-2 scheduled maintenance might vehicles that: not be covered by the vehicle Recommended Fluids, warranty. . Carry passengers and cargo Lubricants, and Parts within recommended limits on As the vehicle owner, you are Recommended Fluids and the Tire and Loading Information responsible for the scheduled Lubricants ...... 11-6 label. See Vehicle Load Limits maintenance in this section. We Maintenance Replacement on page 9‑12. Parts ...... 11-8 recommend having your dealer perform these services. Proper . Are driven on reasonable road Maintenance Records vehicle maintenance helps to surfaces within legal driving Maintenance Records ...... 11-9 keep the vehicle in good working limits. condition, improves fuel economy, . Use the recommended fuel. and reduces vehicle emissions for See Recommended Fuel on better air quality. page 9‑35. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1)
11-2 Service and Maintenance
The proper replacement parts, Scheduled { WARNING fluids, and lubricants to use are listed in Recommended Fluids and Maintenance Performing maintenance work can Lubricants on page 11‑6 and be dangerous. Some jobs can Maintenance Replacement Parts on When the Change Engine Oil cause serious injury. Perform page 11‑8. We recommend the use Light Displays maintenance work only if you of genuine parts from your dealer. Change engine oil and filter. See have the required know-how and Rotation of New Tires Engine Oil on page 10‑9. An the proper tools and equipment. Emission Control Service. If in doubt, see your dealer to To maintain ride, handling, and have a qualified technician do the performance of the vehicle, it is When the change engine oil light work. See Doing Your Own important that the first rotation displays, service is required for the vehicle as soon as possible, Service Work on page 10‑5. service for new tires be performed. Tires should be rotated every within the next 1 000 km/600 miles. 12 000 km/7,500 miles. See Tire If driving under the best conditions, At your dealer, you can be certain Rotation on page 10‑54. the engine oil life system might not that you will receive the highest indicate the need for vehicle service level of service available. Your for more than a year. The engine oil dealer has specially trained and filter must be changed at least service technicians, uses genuine once a year and the oil life system replacement parts, as well as, must be reset. Your dealer has up‐to‐date tools and equipment trained service technicians who to ensure fast and accurate will perform this work and reset the diagnostics. system. If the engine oil life system is reset accidentally, service the vehicle within 5 000 km/3,000 miles since the last service. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1)
Service and Maintenance 11-3
Reset the oil life system whenever . Windshield wiper blade . Brake system inspection the oil is changed. See Engine Oil inspection for wear, cracking, (or every 12 months, whichever Life System on page 10‑12. or contamination and windshield occurs first). and wiper blade cleaning, . Every Engine Oil Change Steering and suspension if contaminated. See Exterior inspection. Visual inspection . Change engine oil and filter. Care on page 10‑76. Worn for damaged, loose, or missing Reset oil life system. See or damaged wiper blade parts or signs of wear. Engine Oil on page 10‑9 and replacement. See Wiper Blade . Body hinges and latches, key Engine Oil Life System on Replacement on page 10‑30. lock cylinders, and trunk lid page 10 12. An Emission . ‑ Tire inflation pressures check. hinges and latches lubrication. Control Service. See Tire Pressure on See Recommended Fluids and page 10 48. . Engine coolant level check. See ‑ Lubricants on page 11‑6. More Engine Coolant on page 10‑18. . Tire wear inspection. See Tire frequent lubrication may be . Engine cooling system Inspection on page 10‑53. required when the vehicle is exposed to a corrosive inspection. Visual inspection of . Rotate tires if necessary. See environment. Applying silicone hoses, pipes, fittings, and Tire Rotation on page 10‑54. clamps and replacement, grease on weatherstrips with a . Fluids visual leak check (or if needed. clean cloth makes them last every 12 months, whichever longer, seal better, and not stick . Windshield washer fluid level occurs first). A leak in any or squeak. check. See Washer Fluid on system must be repaired and . page 10‑24. the fluid level checked. Restraint system component check. See Safety System . Engine air cleaner filter Check on page 3‑23. inspection. See Engine Air . Fuel system inspection for Cleaner/Filter on page 10‑16. damage or leaks. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1)
11-4 Service and Maintenance
. Exhaust system and nearby heat Additional Required Services Once a Year shields inspection for loose or damaged components. Every 12 000 km/7,500 Miles . See Starter Switch Check on page 10‑28. . PCV system inspection. An . Rotate tires. Tires should be Emission Control Service. The rotated every 12 000 km/ . See Automatic Transmission U.S. Environmental Protection 7,500 miles. See Tire Rotation Shift Lock Control Function Agency or the California Air on page 10‑54. Check on page 10‑28. Resources Board has . At Each Fuel Stop See Ignition Transmission Lock determined that the failure to Check on page 10‑29. perform this maintenance item . Engine oil level check. See . See Park Brake and P (Park) will not nullify the emission Engine Oil on page 10‑9. Mechanism Check on warranty or limit recall liability . Engine coolant level check. See page 10‑29. prior to the completion of the Engine Coolant on page 10‑18. vehicle's useful life. We, . Accelerator pedal check for however, urge that all . Windshield washer fluid level damage, high effort, or binding. recommended maintenance check. See Washer Fluid on Replace if needed. page 10‑24. services be performed at the . Underbody flushing service. indicated intervals and the Once a Month maintenance be recorded. . Hood/Decklid/Liftgate/Liftglass . Tire inflation pressures check. Support Gas Strut Service: . Automatic transmission fluid See Tire Pressure on Visually inspect gas strut, level check and adding fluid, page 10‑48. if equipped, for signs of wear, if needed. See Automatic . Tire wear inspection. See Tire cracks, or other damage. Check Transmission Fluid on the hold open ability of the gas Inspection on page 10‑53. page 10‑13. strut. Contact your dealer if . Sunroof track and seal service is required. inspection, if equipped. See Sunroof on page 2‑16. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1)
Service and Maintenance 11-5
First Engine Oil Change After or odors. Your dealer can help Agency or the California Air Every 40 000 km/25,000 Miles you determine when it is the Resources Board has right time to replace the filter. determined that the failure to . Engine air cleaner filter replacement. See Engine Air perform this maintenance item First Engine Oil Change After will not nullify the emission Cleaner/Filter on page 10‑16. Every 80 000 km/50,000 Miles warranty or limit recall liability . Spark plug replacement and . Automatic transmission fluid and prior to the completion of the spark plug wires inspection. filter change (severe service vehicle's useful life. We, Not to exceed 60 000 km/ only) for vehicles mainly driven however, urge that all 37,500 miles. An Emission in heavy city traffic in hot recommended maintenance Control Service. weather, in hilly or mountainous services be performed at the . Engine accessory drive belt terrain, when frequently towing a indicated intervals and the inspection for fraying, excessive trailer, or used for taxi, police, maintenance be recorded. cracks, or obvious damage and or delivery service. See Automatic Transmission Fluid on First Engine Oil Change After replacement, if needed. Every 160 000 km/100,000 Miles page 10‑13. . Passenger compartment air . Timing belt replacement. filter replacement (or every . Power steering pump accessory 24 months, whichever occurs drive belt replacement. . Valve clearance adjustment. first). More frequent replacement . Evaporative control system First Engine Oil Change After may be needed if you drive in inspection. Check all fuel and Every 240 000 km/150,000 Miles areas with heavy traffic, areas vapor lines and hoses for proper . Engine cooling system drain, with poor air quality, or areas hook‐up, routing, and condition. with high dust levels. EVAP vent solenoid valve flush, and refill (or every five Replacement may also be replacement. An Emission years, whichever occurs first). needed if you notice reduced Control Service. The U.S. See Engine Coolant on page 10 18. An Emission air flow, windows fogging up, Environmental Protection ‑ Control Service. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1)
11-6 Service and Maintenance
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant The engine requires engine oil approved to the dexos™ specification. Oils meeting this specification can be identified with the dexos™ certification Engine Oil mark. Look for and use only an engine oil that displays the dexos™ certification mark of the proper viscosity grade. See Engine Oil on page 10‑9. 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. Engine Coolant See Engine Coolant on page 10‑18 DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 12377967, in Hydraulic Brake System Canada 89021320). Windshield Washer Solvent Optikleen® Washer Solvent. Power Steering System DEXRON®‐VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Use only T-IV Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 88900925, in Automatic Transmission Canada 22689186). Manual Transmission Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 89021806, in Canada 89021807). Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Key Lock Cylinders Canada 10953474). Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1)
Service and Maintenance 11-7
Usage Fluid/Lubricant Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or Manual Transmission Shift Linkage lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or Chassis Lubrication lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293, in Canada 992723) Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Release Pawl Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Hood and Door Hinges Canada 10953474). Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Weatherstrip Conditioning Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 992887). Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (8,1)
11-8 Service and Maintenance
Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 96536696 A3081C Engine Oil Filter 93185674 — Passenger Compartment Air Filter 96962173 — Spark Plugs 96476119 — Wiper Blades – Hatchback Driver Side – 55.9 cm (22.0 in) 96476652 — Passenger Side – 45.7 cm (18.0 in) 96476656 — Rear – 38.1 cm (15.0 in) 96301840 — Wiper Blades – Sedan Driver Side – 55.9 cm (22.0 in) 96476652 — Passenger Side – 45.7 cm (18.0 in) 96476656 — Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1)
Service and Maintenance 11-9
Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (10,1)
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Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1)
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Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (12,1)
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Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1)
Technical Data 12-1
Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) identifies the vehicle's engine, Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ...... 12-1 parts. See “Engine Specifications” Service Parts Identification under Capacities and Specifications Label ...... 12-1 on page 12‑2 for the vehicle's engine code. Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications ...... 12-2 Service Parts Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . 12-3 Identification Label This legal identifier is in the front corner of the instrument panel, on This label, on the inside of the glove the left side of the vehicle. It can be box, has the following information: seen through the windshield from . Vehicle Identification outside. The VIN also appears on Number (VIN). the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and certificates of title . Model designation. and registration. . Paint information. . Production options and special equipment. Do not remove this label from the vehicle. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1)
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Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑6 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood. See your dealer for more information. Cooling System 6.3 L 6.7 qt Engine Oil with Filter 4.5 L 4.8 qt Fuel Tank 45.0 L 11.9 gal Transmission, Automatic 5.87 L 6.2 qt Transmission, Manual 1.8 L 1.9 qt Wheel Nut Torque 140 Y 100 lb ft All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1)
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Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 1.6L L4 6 Automatic and Manual 1.0-1.1 mm (0.039-0.043 in)
Engine Drive Belt Routing Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1)
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2 NOTES Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1)
Customer Information 13-1
Reporting Safety Defects Customer Information Customer Reporting Safety Defects to Information the United States Government ...... 13-13 Customer Satisfaction Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure Customer Information the Canadian Your satisfaction and goodwill are Customer Satisfaction Government ...... 13-14 important to the dealer and to Procedure ...... 13-1 Reporting Safety Defects to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns General Motors ...... 13-14 Customer Assistance with the sales transaction or the Offices ...... 13-3 Vehicle Data Recording and operation of the vehicle will be Customer Assistance for Text resolved by the dealer's sales or Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . 13-4 Privacy Vehicle Data Recording and service departments. Sometimes, Online Owner Center ...... 13-4 however, despite the best intentions GM Mobility Reimbursement Privacy ...... 13-15 Event Data Recorders ...... 13-15 of all concerned, misunderstandings Program ...... 13-5 ® can occur. If your concern has not Roadside Assistance OnStar ...... 13-16 Radio Frequency been resolved to your satisfaction, Program ...... 13-6 the following steps should be taken: Scheduling Service Identification (RFID) ...... 13-16 Appointments ...... 13-8 Radio Frequency STEP ONE: Discuss your concern Courtesy Transportation Statement ...... 13-16 with a member of dealership Program ...... 13-8 management. Normally, concerns Collision Damage Repair . . . 13-10 can be quickly resolved at that level. Service Publications If the matter has already been Ordering Information ...... 13-12 reviewed with the sales, service, or parts manager, contact the owner of the dealership or the general manager. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1)
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STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Chevrolet, case will generally be heard within member of dealership management, remember that your concern will 40 days. If you do not agree with the it appears your concern cannot be likely be resolved at a dealer's decision given in your case, you resolved by the dealership without facility. That is why we suggest may reject it and proceed with any further help, in the U.S., call the following Step One first. other venue for relief available Chevrolet Customer Assistance to you. STEP THREE — U.S. Owners: Center at 1-800-222-1020. In Both General Motors and the dealer You may contact the BBB Auto Canada, call General Motors of are committed to making sure you Line Program using the toll-free Canada Customer Communication are completely satisfied with the telephone number or write them Centre at 1-800-263-3777 (English), new vehicle. However, if you at the following address: or 1-800-263-7854 (French). continue to remain unsatisfied after BBB Auto Line Program We encourage you to call the following the procedure outlined in Council of Better Business Bureaus, toll-free number in order to give your Steps One and Two, you can file Inc. inquiry prompt attention. Have the with the Better Business Bureau ® 4200 Wilson Boulevard following information available to (BBB) Auto Line Program to Suite 800 give the Customer Assistance enforce your rights. Arlington, VA 22203-1838 representative: The BBB Auto Line Program is an Telephone: 1-800-955-5100 . Vehicle Identification out-of-court program administered www.dr.bbb.org/goauto Number (VIN). This is available by the Council of Better Business from the vehicle registration or Bureaus to settle automotive This program is available in all title, or the plate at the top left of disputes regarding vehicle repairs or 50 states and the District of the instrument panel and visible the interpretation of the New Vehicle Columbia. Eligibility is limited by through the windshield. Limited Warranty. Although you may vehicle age, mileage, and other be required to resort to this informal factors. General Motors reserves . Dealership name and location. dispute resolution program prior the right to change eligibility . Vehicle delivery date and to filing a court action, use of the limitations and/or discontinue its present mileage. program is free of charge and your participation in this program. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1)
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STEP THREE — Canadian For further information concerning Customer Assistance Owners: In the event that you do eligibility in the Canadian Motor not feel your concerns have been Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), Offices addressed after following the call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call Chevrolet encourages customers to procedure outlined in Steps One the General Motors Customer call the toll-free number for and Two, General Motors of Canada Communication Centre, assistance. However, if a customer Limited wants you to be aware 1-800-263-3777 (English), wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, of its participation in a no-charge 1-800-263-7854 (French), the letter should be addressed to: Mediation/Arbitration Program. or write to: United States General Motors of Canada Limited The Mediation/Arbitration Program has committed to binding arbitration c/o Customer Communication Chevrolet Motor Division of owner disputes involving Centre Chevrolet Customer factory-related vehicle service General Motors of Canada Limited Assistance Center claims. The program provides for Mail Code: CA1-163-005 P.O. Box 33170 the review of the facts involved by 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Detroit, MI 48232-5170 an impartial third party arbiter, and Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 www.Chevrolet.com may include an informal hearing before the arbiter. The program is The inquiry should be accompanied 1-800-222-1020 designed so that the entire dispute by the Vehicle Identification 1-800-833-2438 (For Text settlement process, from the time Number (VIN). Telephone Devices (TTYs)) you file your complaint to the final Roadside Assistance: decision, should be completed in 1-800-243-8872 about 70 days. We believe our From Puerto Rico: impartial program offers advantages 1-800-496-9992 (English) over courts in most jurisdictions 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) because it is informal, quick, and free of charge. From U.S. Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994 Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1)
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Canada Mexico, Central America, and Online Owner Center General Motors of Canada Limited Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Chevrolet Owner Center (U.S.) Customer Communication Centre, www.chevyownercenter.com Mail Code: CA1-163-005 Virgin Islands) 1908 Colonel Sam Drive General Motors de Mexico, Information and services Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 S. de R.L. de C.V. customized for your specific vehicle www.gm.ca Customer Assistance Center — all in one convenient place. 1-800-263-3777 (English) Av. Ejercito Nacional #843 . Digital owner manual, warranty 1-800-263-7854 (French) Col. Granada information, and more. C.P. 11520, Mexico, D.F. 1-800-263-3830 (For Text . Storage for online service and Telephone devices (TTYs)) 01-800-466-0800 maintenance records. Roadside Assistance: Long Distance: 011-52-53 29 0800 1-800-268-6800 . Chevrolet dealer locator for service nationwide. Overseas Customer Assistance for . Exclusive privileges and offers. Please contact the local General Text Telephone (TTY) . Motors Business Unit. Users Recall notices for your specific vehicle. To assist customers who are deaf, . OnStar and GM Cardmember hard of hearing, or speech-impaired Services Earnings summaries. and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user in the U.S. can communicate with Chevrolet by dialing: 1-800-833-2438. TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1)
Customer Information 13-5
Other Helpful Links Here are a few of the valuable tools GM Mobility and services you will have Chevrolet — www.chevrolet.com access to: Reimbursement Program Chevrolet Merchandise — . www.chevymall.com My Showroom: Find and save information on vehicles and Help Center — www.chevrolet.com/ current offers in your area. pages/mds/helpcenter/faq.do . My Dealers: Save details such . FAQ as address and phone number . Contact Us for each of your preferred GM dealers. This program is available to My GM Canada www.gm.ca . My Driveway: Access quick links qualified applicants for cost My GM Canada is a to parts and service estimates, reimbursement of eligible password-protected section of check trade-in values, aftermarket adaptive equipment www.gm.ca where you can save or schedule a service required for the vehicle, such as information on GM vehicles, get appointment by adding the hand controls or a wheelchair/ personalized offers, and use handy vehicles you own to your scooter lift for the vehicle. tools and forms with greater ease. driveway profile. For more information on the limited . My Preferences: Manage your offer, visit www.gmmobility.com or profile and use tools and forms call the GM Mobility Assistance with greater ease. Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text Telephone (TTY) users, call To sign up, visit the My GM.ca 1-800-833-9935. section within www.gm.ca. General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details. TTY users call 1-800-263-3830. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1)
13-6 Customer Information
Roadside Assistance . Odometer reading, Vehicle owner or driver if they decide the Identification Number (VIN), and claims are made too often, or the Program delivery date of the vehicle. same type of claim is made many For U.S.‐purchased vehicles, call . Description of the problem. times. 1 800 243 8872; (Text Telephone ‐ ‐ ‐ Services Provided (TTY): 1‐888‐889‐2438). Coverage . Emergency Fuel Delivery: For Canadian‐purchased vehicles, Services are provided up to 5 years/ call 1-800-268-6800. 160 000 km (100,000 mi), whichever Delivery of enough fuel for the comes first. vehicle to get to the nearest Service is available 24 hours a day, service station. 365 days a year. In the U.S., anyone driving the vehicle is covered. In Canada, a . Lock‐Out Service: Service to Calling for Assistance person driving the vehicle without unlock the vehicle if you are locked out. A remote unlock may When calling Roadside Assistance, permission from the owner is not be available if you have OnStar. have the following information covered. For security reasons, the driver ready: Roadside Assistance is not a part of must present identification . Your name, home address, and the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. before this service is given. home telephone number. Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to . Emergency Tow From a Public . Telephone number of your make any changes or discontinue Road or Highway: Tow to the location. the Roadside Assistance program at nearest Chevrolet dealer for . Location of the vehicle. any time without notification. warranty service, or if the vehicle was in a crash and cannot be . Model, year, color, and license Chevrolet and General Motors of driven. Assistance is also given plate number of the vehicle. Canada Limited reserve the right to when the vehicle is stuck in the limit services or payment to an sand, mud, or snow. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1)
Customer Information 13-7
. Flat Tire Change: Service to Services Specific to Limited requires change a flat tire with the spare Canadian-Purchased Vehicles pre-authorization, original tire. The spare tire, if equipped, detailed receipts, and a must be in good condition and . Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement copy of the repair orders. Once properly inflated. It is the owner's is approximately $5 Canadian. authorization has been received, responsibility for the repair or Diesel fuel delivery may be the Roadside Assistance advisor replacement of the tire if it is not restricted. Propane and other will help to make arrangements covered by the warranty. fuels are not provided through and explain how to receive this service. . Battery Jump Start: Service to payment. . jump start a dead battery. Lock-Out Service: Vehicle . Alternative Service: If registration is required. Services Not Included in assistance cannot be provided Roadside Assistance . Trip Routing Service: Detailed right away, the Roadside maps of North America are Assistance advisor may give . Impound towing caused by provided when requested either permission to get local violation of any laws. with the most direct route or the emergency road service. You . Legal fines. most scenic route. There is a will receive payment, up to $100, limit of six requests per year. after sending the original receipt . Mounting, dismounting, Additional travel information is to Roadside Assistance. or changing of snow tires, also available. Allow three Mechanical failures may be chains, or other traction devices. weeks for delivery. covered, however any cost for parts and labor for repairs not . Towing or services for vehicles . Trip Interruption Benefits and covered by the warranty are the driven on a non-public road or Assistance: Must be over owner responsibility. highway. 250 kilometers from where your trip was started to qualify. General Motors of Canada Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (8,1)
13-8 Customer Information
Scheduling Service Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options Appointments Program Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, When the vehicle requires warranty To enhance your ownership if you are unable to wait, GM helps service, contact the dealer and experience, we and our participating to minimize inconvenience by request an appointment. By dealers are proud to offer Courtesy providing several transportation scheduling a service appointment Transportation, a customer options. Depending on the and advising the service consultant support program for vehicles with circumstances, the dealer can of your transportation needs, the the Bumper-to-Bumper (Base offer one of the following: dealer can help minimize your Warranty Coverage period in inconvenience. Canada), extended powertrain, Shuttle Service and/or hybrid specific warranties in If the vehicle cannot be scheduled ‐ Shuttle service is the preferred both the U.S. and Canada. into the service department means of offering Courtesy immediately, keep driving it until Several Courtesy Transportation Transportation. Dealers may provide it can be scheduled for service, options are available to assist in shuttle service to get you to your unless, of course, the problem is reducing inconvenience when destination with minimal interruption safety related. If it is, please call the warranty repairs are required. of your daily schedule. This includes dealership, let them know this, and Courtesy Transportation is not a one‐way or round‐trip shuttle service ask for instructions. part of the New Vehicle Limited within reasonable time and distance If the dealer requests you to bring Warranty. A separate booklet parameters of the dealer's area. the vehicle for service, you are entitled “Warranty and Owner urged to do so as early in the work Assistance Information” furnished day as possible to allow for the with each new vehicle provides same-day repair. detailed warranty coverage information. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1)
Customer Information 13-9
Public Transportation or Fuel Courtesy Rental Vehicle Additional Program Reimbursement The dealer may arrange to provide Information If the vehicle requires overnight you with a courtesy rental vehicle or All program options, such as shuttle warranty repairs, and public reimburse you for a rental vehicle service, may not be available at transportation is used instead of the that you obtain if the vehicle is kept every dealer. Please contact the dealer's shuttle service, the expense for an overnight warranty repair. dealer for specific information must be supported by original Rental reimbursement will be limited about availability. All Courtesy receipts and can only be up to the and must be supported by original Transportation arrangements will be maximum amount allowed by GM receipts. This requires that you sign administered by appropriate dealer for shuttle service. In addition, for and complete a rental agreement personnel. U.S. customers, should you arrange and meet state/provincial, local, and transportation through a friend or rental vehicle provider requirements. General Motors reserves the relative, limited reimbursement for Requirements vary and may include right to unilaterally modify, reasonable fuel expenses may be minimum age requirements, change, or discontinue Courtesy available. Claim amounts should insurance coverage, credit card, Transportation at any time and to reflect actual costs and be etc. You are responsible for fuel resolve all questions of claim supported by original receipts. See usage charges and may also be eligibility pursuant to the terms and the dealer for information regarding responsible for taxes, levies, usage conditions described herein at its the allowance amounts for fees, excessive mileage, or rental sole discretion. reimbursement of fuel or other usage beyond the completion of the transportation costs. repair. It may not be possible to provide a like vehicle as a courtesy rental. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (10,1)
13-10 Customer Information
Collision Damage Repair Recycled original equipment parts As a result, these parts may fit may also be used for repair. These poorly, exhibit premature durability/ If the vehicle is involved in a parts are typically removed from corrosion problems, and may not collision and it is damaged, have vehicles that were total losses in perform properly in subsequent the damage repaired by a qualified prior crashes. In most cases, the collisions. Aftermarket parts are not technician using the proper parts being recycled are from covered by the GM New Vehicle equipment and quality replacement undamaged sections of the vehicle. Limited Warranty, and any vehicle parts. Poorly performed collision A recycled original equipment GM failure related to such parts is not repairs diminish the vehicle resale part may be an acceptable choice to covered by that warranty. value, and safety performance can maintain the vehicle's originally be compromised in subsequent designed appearance and safety Repair Facility collisions. performance; however, the history of GM also recommends that you Collision Parts these parts is not known. Such parts choose a collision repair facility that are not covered by the GM New meets your needs before you ever Genuine GM Collision parts are new Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any need collision repairs. The dealer parts made with the same materials related failures are not covered by may have a collision repair center and construction methods as the that warranty. with GM-trained technicians and parts with which the vehicle was state‐of‐the‐art equipment, or be originally built. Genuine GM Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by able to recommend a collision repair Collision parts are the best choice to center that has GM-trained ensure that the vehicle's designed companies other than GM and may not have been tested for the vehicle. technicians and comparable appearance, durability, and safety equipment. are preserved. The use of Genuine GM parts can help maintain the GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1)
Customer Information 13-11
Insuring The Vehicle If the vehicle is leased, the leasing Gather the following information: company may require you to have Protect your investment in the GM . Driver name, address, and insurance that ensures repairs with vehicle with comprehensive and telephone number. Genuine GM Original Equipment collision insurance coverage. There Manufacturer (OEM) parts or . Driver license number. are significant differences in the Genuine Manufacturer replacement quality of coverage afforded by . Owner name, address, and parts. Read the lease carefully, as various insurance policy terms. telephone number. you may be charged at the end of Many insurance policies provide . the lease for poor quality repairs. Vehicle license plate number. reduced protection to the GM . vehicle by limiting compensation If a Crash Occurs Vehicle make, model, and for damage repairs by using model year. If there has been an injury, call aftermarket collision parts. Some . Vehicle Identification emergency services for help. Do not insurance companies will not Number (VIN). specify aftermarket collision parts. leave the scene of a crash until all . Insurance company and policy When purchasing insurance, we matters have been taken care of. number. recommend that you ensure that the Move the vehicle only if its position vehicle will be repaired with GM puts you in danger, or you are . General description of the original equipment collision parts. instructed to move it by a police damage to the other vehicle. officer. If such insurance coverage is Choose a reputable repair facility not available from your current Give only the necessary information that uses quality replacement parts. insurance carrier, consider switching to police and other parties involved See “Collision Parts” earlier in this to another insurance carrier. in the crash. section. For emergency towing see If the airbag has inflated, see What Roadside Assistance Program on Will You See After an Airbag page 13‑6. Inflates? on page 3‑30. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (12,1)
13-12 Customer Information
Managing the Vehicle Damage aftermarket parts. Discuss this with Service Publications Repair Process the repair professional, and insist on Genuine GM parts. Remember, Ordering Information In the event that the vehicle requires if the vehicle is leased, you may be Service Manuals damage repairs, GM recommends obligated to have the vehicle that you take an active role in its repaired with Genuine GM parts, Service Manuals have the diagnosis repair. If you have a pre-determined even if your insurance coverage and repair information on the repair facility of choice, take the does not pay the full cost. engines, transmission, axle, vehicle there, or have it towed there. suspension, brakes, electrical, Specify to the facility that any If another party's insurance steering, body, etc. required replacement collision parts company is paying for the repairs, be original equipment parts, either you are not obligated to accept a Service Bulletins new Genuine GM parts or recycled repair valuation based on that Service Bulletins give additional original GM parts. Remember, insurance company's collision policy technical service information recycled parts will not be covered by repair limits, as you have no needed to knowledgeably service the GM vehicle warranty. contractual limits with that company. General Motors cars and trucks. In such cases, you can have control Each bulletin contains instructions Insurance pays the bill for the repair, of the repair and parts choices as but you must live with the repair. to assist in the diagnosis and long as the cost stays within service of the vehicle. Depending on your policy limits, reasonable limits. your insurance company may Owner Information initially value the repair using Owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The Owner Manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1)
Customer Information 13-13
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, ORDER TOLL FREE: Reporting Safety Owner Manual, and Warranty 1-800-551-4123 Monday - Friday Booklet. 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time Defects RETAIL SELL PRICE: For Credit Card Orders Only $35.00 (U.S.) plus handling and (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Reporting Safety Defects shipping fees. Helm, Inc. at: www.helminc.com. to the United States Without Portfolio: Owner Or write to: Government Manual only. Helm, Incorporated If you believe that your vehicle RETAIL SELL PRICE: P.O. Box 07130 has a defect which could cause $25.00 (U.S.) plus handling and Detroit, MI 48207 a crash or could cause injury or shipping fees. Prices are subject to change without death, you should immediately Current and Past Models notice and without incurring inform the National Highway obligation. Allow ample time for Traffic Safety Administration Technical Service Bulletins and delivery. Manuals are available for current (NHTSA) in addition to notifying and past model GM vehicles. All listed prices are quoted in U.S. General Motors. funds. Make checks payable in U.S. If NHTSA receives similar funds. complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (14,1)
13-14 Customer Information
To contact NHTSA, you may call Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects the Vehicle Safety Hotline to the Canadian to General Motors toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to Government In addition to notifying NHTSA (or http://www.safercar.gov; or If you live in Canada, and you Transport Canada) in a situation like write to: believe that the vehicle has a safety this, notify General Motors. defect, notify Transport Canada Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: Administrator, NHTSA immediately, and notify General Chevrolet Motor Division 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Motors of Canada Limited. Call Chevrolet Customer Washington, D.C. 20590 them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to: Assistance Center You can also obtain other Transport Canada P.O. Box 33170 information about motor Road Safety Branch Detroit, MI 48232-5170 2780 Sheffield Road vehicle safety from In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777 Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9 http://www.safercar.gov. (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French), or write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, Mail Code: CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1)
Customer Information 13-15
Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances Recording and This vehicle has an Event Data in which crashes and injuries occur. Recorder (EDR). The main purpose Privacy of an EDR is to record, in certain Important: EDR data is recorded crash or near crash-like situations, by the vehicle only if a non-trivial This GM vehicle has a number of crash situation occurs; no data is sophisticated computers that record such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will recorded by the EDR under normal information about the vehicle’s driving conditions and no personal performance and how it is driven. assist in understanding how a vehicle's systems performed. The data (e.g., name, gender, age, For example, the vehicle uses and crash location) is recorded. computer modules to monitor and EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and However, other parties, such as control engine and transmission law enforcement, could combine performance, to monitor the safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. the EDR data with the type of conditions for airbag deployment personally identifying data routinely and deploy airbags in a crash, and, The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: acquired during a crash if so equipped, to provide antilock investigation. braking to help the driver control the . How various systems in the vehicle. These modules may store vehicle were operating. To read data recorded by an EDR, data to help the dealer technician special equipment is required, and . service the vehicle. Some modules Whether or not the driver and access to the vehicle or the EDR is may also store data about how you passenger safety belts were needed. In addition to the vehicle operate the vehicle, such as rate of buckled/fastened. manufacturer, other parties, such as fuel consumption or average speed. . How far, if at all, the driver was law enforcement, that have the These modules may also retain the pressing the accelerator and/or special equipment, can read the owner’s personal preferences, such brake pedal. information if they have access to as radio pre-sets, seat positions, the vehicle or the EDR. . How fast the vehicle was and temperature settings. traveling. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (16,1)
13-16 Customer Information
GM will not access this data or collection and use and is available Radio Frequency share it with others except: with the in the OnStar glove box kit, at consent of the vehicle owner or, www.onstar.com (U.S.) or Statement if the vehicle is leased, with the www.onstar.ca (Canada), or by This vehicle has systems that consent of the lessee; in response pressing the Q button and operate on a radio frequency that to an official request by police or speaking to an advisor. comply with Part 15 of the Federal similar government office; as part of Communications Commission (FCC) GM's defense of litigation through Radio Frequency rules and with Industry Canada the discovery process; or, as Standards RSS‐210/220/310. required by law. Data that GM Identification (RFID) Operation is subject to the following collects or receives may also be RFID technology is used in some two conditions: used for GM research needs or may vehicles for functions such as tire be made available to others for pressure monitoring and ignition 1. The device may not cause research purposes, where a need is system security, as well as in interference. shown and the data is not tied to a connection with conveniences 2. The device must accept any specific vehicle or vehicle owner. such as key fobs for remote door interference received, including ® locking/unlocking and starting, and interference that may cause OnStar in-vehicle transmitters for garage undesired operation of the If the vehicle is equipped with an door openers. RFID technology in device. GM vehicles does not use or record active OnStar system, that system Changes or modifications to any of personal information or link with any may also record data in crash or these systems by other than an other GM system containing near crash‐like situations. The authorized service facility could void personal information. OnStar Terms and Conditions authorization to use this equipment. provides information on data Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1)
INDEX i-1
A Airbags Audio Players ...... 7-10 Adding Equipment to the CD ...... 7-10 Accessories and Vehicle ...... 3-36 Audio System Modifications ...... 10-4 Passenger Status Indicator . . .5-12 Backglass Antenna ...... 7-9 Add-On Electrical Readiness Light ...... 5-12 Fixed Mast Antenna ...... 7-9 Equipment ...... 9-40 Servicing Airbag-Equipped Radio Reception ...... 7-8 Adjustments Vehicles ...... 3-36 Automatic Transmission ...... 9-25 Lumbar, Front Seats ...... 3-4 System Check ...... 3-24 Fluid ...... 10-13 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . 10-16 Alarm System Shift Lock Control Air Filter, Passenger Anti-Theft ...... 2-10 Function Check ...... 10-28 Compartment ...... 8-5 AM-FM Radio ...... 7-3 Auxiliary Devices ...... 7-15 Air Vents ...... 8-4 Antenna Airbag System Multi-Band ...... 7-10 Check ...... 3-37 B Anti-Theft How Does an Airbag Battery ...... 10-27 Alarm System ...... 2-10 Restrain? ...... 3-29 Inadvertent Power Saver ...... 6-5 Antilock Brake Passenger Sensing Jump Starting ...... 10-70 System (ABS) ...... 9-30 System ...... 3-31 Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . 10-30 Warning Light ...... 5-17 What Makes an Airbag Brake System Warning Light . . . 5-16 Appearance Care Inflate? ...... 3-29 Brakes ...... 10-24 Exterior ...... 10-76 What Will You See After Antilock ...... 9-30 Interior ...... 10-80 an Airbag Inflates? ...... 3-30 Fluid ...... 10-26 Ashtrays ...... 5-7 When Should an Airbag Parking ...... 9-31 Assistance Program, Inflate? ...... 3-28 Braking ...... 9-3 Roadside ...... 13-6 Where Are the Airbags? ...... 3-26 Break-In, New Vehicle ...... 9-17 Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1)
i-2 INDEX
Bulb Replacement ...... 10-35 Carbon Monoxide Cigarette Lighter ...... 5-6 Center High-Mounted Engine Exhaust ...... 9-24 Circuit Breakers ...... 10-36 Stoplamp (CHMSL) ...... 10-34 Liftgate ...... 2-9 Cleaning Fog Lamps ...... 6-4 Trunk ...... 2-7 Exterior Care ...... 10-76 Front Turn Signal, Winter Driving ...... 9-9 Interior Care ...... 10-80 Sidemarker, and Cautions, Danger, and Climate Control Systems ...... 8-1 Parking Lamps ...... 10-32 Warnings ...... iv Air Conditioning ...... 8-1 Halogen Bulbs ...... 10-31 CD Player ...... 7-10 Heating ...... 8-1 Headlamp Aiming ...... 10-30 Center High-Mounted Clock ...... 5-5 Headlamps ...... 10-31 Stoplamp (CHMSL) ...... 10-34 Cluster, Instrument ...... 5-8 License Plate Lamps ...... 10-35 Central Door Unlock System . . . . 2-6 Clutch, Hydraulic ...... 10-15 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Chains, Tire ...... 10-61 Collision Damage Repair . . . . . 13-10 Sidemarker, Stoplamps, Charging Compact Spare Tire ...... 10-69 and Backup Lamps ...... 10-33 System Light ...... 5-13 Computer, Trip ...... 5-21 Buying New Tires ...... 10-56 Check Control of a Vehicle ...... 9-3 Engine Light ...... 5-14 Convex Mirrors ...... 2-13 C Ignition Coolant California Transmission Lock ...... 10-29 Engine ...... 10-18 Fuel Requirements ...... 9-35 Child Restraints Engine Temperature Perchlorate Materials Infants and Young Gauge ...... 5-11 Requirements ...... 10-3 Children ...... 3-41 Cooling System ...... 10-17 Warning ...... 10-3 Lower Anchors and Courtesy Transportation Canadian Vehicle Owners ...... iii Tethers for Children ...... 3-48 Program ...... 13-8 Capacities and Older Children ...... 3-38 Cruise Control ...... 9-32 Specifications ...... 12-2 Securing ...... 3-55, 3-59 Light ...... 5-21 Systems ...... 3-43 Cupholders ...... 4-1 Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1)
INDEX i-3
Customer Assistance ...... 13-4 Door E Offices ...... 13-3 Ajar Light ...... 5-21 Electrical Equipment, Text Telephone (TTY) Ajar Reminder ...... 2-6 Add-On ...... 9-40 Users ...... 13-4 Central Door Unlocking Electrical System Customer Information System ...... 2-6 Engine Compartment Service Publications Locks ...... 2-5 Fuse Block ...... 10-37 Ordering Information ...... 13-12 Driving Fuses and Circuit Customer Satisfaction Defensive ...... 9-2 Breakers ...... 10-36 Procedure ...... 13-1 Drunk ...... 9-2 Instrument Panel Fuse Highway Hypnosis ...... 9-8 Block ...... 10-40 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 9-8 D Overload ...... 10-36 If the Vehicle is Stuck ...... 9-11 Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . 13-10 Engine Loss of Control ...... 9-5 Danger, Warnings, and Air Cleaner/Filter ...... 10-16 Off-Road Recovery ...... 9-5 Cautions ...... iv Change Engine Oil Light ...... 5-19 Vehicle Load Limits ...... 9-12 Data Recorders, Event ...... 13-15 Check and Service Engine Wet Roads ...... 9-7 Daytime Running Soon Light ...... 5-14 Winter ...... 9-9 Lamps (DRL) ...... 6-2 Compartment Overview ...... 10-8 Driving for Better Fuel Daytime Running Lamps Coolant ...... 10-18 Economy ...... 1-22 (DRL) Indicator Light ...... 5-20 Coolant Temperature Defensive Driving ...... 9-2 Gauge ...... 5-11 Devices, Auxiliary ...... 7-15 Cooling System ...... 10-17 Dome Lamps ...... 6-5 Drive Belt Routing ...... 12-3 Exhaust ...... 9-24 Heater ...... 9-20 Overheating ...... 10-21 Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1)
i-4 INDEX
Engine (cont.) Fog Lamps Fuses Pressure Light ...... 5-18 Bulb Replacement ...... 6-4 Engine Compartment Running While Parked ...... 9-25 Front Fog Lamps Fuse Block ...... 10-37 Starting ...... 1-4, 9-19 Light ...... 5-20 Fuses and Circuit Engine Oil Front Seats Breakers ...... 10-36 Life System ...... 10-12 Adjustment ...... 3-3 Instrument Panel Fuse Event Data Recorders ...... 13-15 Front Storage ...... 4-1 Block ...... 10-40 Extender, Safety Belt ...... 3-22 Front Turn Signal Exterior Lamp Controls ...... 6-1 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-32 G Fuel ...... 9-34 Gasoline F Additives ...... 9-36 Specifications ...... 9-35 Filter Filling a Portable Fuel Gauges Engine Air Cleaner ...... 10-16 Container ...... 9-39 Engine Coolant Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-2 Filling the Tank ...... 9-37 Temperature ...... 5-11 Flashers, Hazard Warning ...... 6-3 Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . .9-36 Fuel ...... 5-10 Flat Tire ...... 10-61 Gasoline Specifications ...... 9-35 Odometer ...... 5-9 Changing ...... 10-64 Gauge ...... 5-10 Speedometer ...... 5-9 Floor Mats ...... 10-83 Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 5-20 Tachometer ...... 5-9 Fluid Recommended ...... 9-35 Trip Odometer ...... 5-9 Automatic Transmission . . . . 10-13 Requirements, California . . . . .9-35 Warning Lights and Brakes ...... 10-26 Fuel Economy Indicators ...... 5-7 Power Steering ...... 10-23 Driving ...... 1-22 Washer ...... 10-24 Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1)
INDEX i-5
General Information Heating and Air Conditioning . . . 8-1 J Service and Maintenance . . . . . 11-1 High-Beam On Light ...... 5-20 Jump Starting ...... 10-70 Towing ...... 9-39 Highway Hypnosis ...... 9-8 Vehicle Care ...... 10-3 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 9-8 Glove Box ...... 4-1 Hold Mode Light ...... 5-18 K GM Mobility Reimbursement Hood ...... 10-6 Keyless Entry Program ...... 13-5 Horn ...... 5-3 Remote (RKE) System ...... 2-3 How to Wear Safety Belts Keys ...... 2-2 H Properly ...... 3-14 Halogen Bulbs ...... 10-31 Hydraulic Clutch ...... 10-15 L Hazard Warning Flashers ...... 6-3 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ...... 10-42 Head Restraints ...... 3-2 I Lamps Headlamps ...... 10-31 Ignition Positions ...... 9-17 Daytime Running (DRL) ...... 6-2 Aiming ...... 10-30 Ignition Transmission Lock Dome ...... 6-5 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-31 Check ...... 10-29 Exterior Controls ...... 6-1 Daytime Running Immobilizer ...... 2-12 License Plate ...... 10-35 Lamps (DRL) ...... 6-2 Inadvertent Power Battery Malfunction Indicator ...... 5-14 Daytime Running Lamps Saver ...... 6-5 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 3-20 (DRL) Indicator Light ...... 5-20 Infants and Young Children, LATCH System Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-2 Restraints ...... 3-41 Replacing Parts After a High-Beam On Light ...... 5-20 Infotainment ...... 7-1 Crash ...... 3-55 High/Low Beam Changer ...... 6-2 Instrument Cluster ...... 5-8 Latch, Lower Anchors and Heated Mirrors ...... 2-14 Introduction ...... iii Tethers for Children ...... 3-48 Heater Liftgate Engine ...... 9-20 Carbon Monoxide ...... 2-9 Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1)
i-6 INDEX
Light Locks Mirrors Hold Mode ...... 5-18 Central Door Unlocking Convex ...... 2-13 Lighter, Cigarette ...... 5-6 System ...... 2-6 Heated ...... 2-14 Lighting Door ...... 2-5 Manual ...... 2-13 Illumination Control ...... 6-4 Safety ...... 2-6 Manual Rearview ...... 2-14 Lights Loss of Control ...... 9-5 Power ...... 2-13 Airbag Readiness ...... 5-12 Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 5-20 Mode Antilock Brake System Lower Anchors and Tethers Hold Light ...... 5-18 (ABS) Warning ...... 5-17 for Children (LATCH Monitor System, Tire Brake System Warning ...... 5-16 SYSTEM) ...... 3-48 Pressure ...... 10-50 Change Engine Oil ...... 5-19 Lumbar Adjustment ...... 3-4 Multi-Band Antenna ...... 7-10 Charging System ...... 5-13 Front Seats ...... 3-4 Cruise Control ...... 5-21 N Daytime Running M New Vehicle Break-In ...... 9-17 Lamps (DRL) ...... 5-20 Maintenance Door Ajar ...... 5-21 Records ...... 11-9 Engine Oil Pressure ...... 5-18 O Maintenance Schedule Odometer ...... 5-9 Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-2 Recommended Fluids and Front Fog Lamps ...... 5-20 Trip ...... 5-9 Lubricants ...... 11-6 Off-Road High-Beam On ...... 5-20 Scheduled Maintenance ...... 11-2 High/Low Beam Changer ...... 6-2 Recovery ...... 9-5 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . 5-14 Oil Low Fuel Warning ...... 5-20 Manual Mirrors ...... 2-13 Safety Belt Reminders ...... 5-11 Change Engine Oil Light ...... 5-19 Manual Transmission ...... 9-29 Engine ...... 10-9 Tire Pressure ...... 5-18 Fluid ...... 10-15 Up-Shift ...... 5-17 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . 10-12 Manual Windows ...... 2-15 Pressure Light ...... 5-18 Older Children, Restraints . . . . . 3-38 Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1)
INDEX i-7
Online Owner Center ...... 13-4 Power Reclining Seatbacks ...... 3-4 OnStar® System ...... 1-24 Mirrors ...... 2-13 Recommended Fluids and Operation, Infotainment Outlets ...... 5-5 Lubricants ...... 11-6 System ...... 7-2 Steering Fluid ...... 10-23 Recommended Fuel ...... 9-35 Outlets Windows ...... 2-15 Records Power ...... 5-5 Pregnancy, Using Safety Maintenance ...... 11-9 Overheating, Engine ...... 10-21 Belts ...... 3-22 Recreational Vehicle Privacy Towing ...... 10-74 P Radio Frequency Reimbursement Program, Park Identification (RFID) ...... 13-16 GM Mobility ...... 13-5 Shifting Into ...... 9-21 Program Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Shifting Out of ...... 9-23 Courtesy Transportation ...... 13-8 System ...... 2-3 Parking ...... 9-23 Proposition 65 Warning, Replacement Bulbs ...... 10-35 Brake ...... 9-31 California ...... 10-3 Replacement Parts Brake and P (Park) Airbags ...... 3-38 Mechanism Check ...... 10-29 R Maintenance ...... 11-8 Over Things That Burn ...... 9-24 Radio Frequency Replacing Airbag System ...... 3-38 Parking Lamps Identification (RFID) ...... 13-16 Replacing LATCH System Bulb Replacement ...... 10-32 Statement ...... 13-16 Parts After a Crash ...... 3-55 Passenger Airbag Status Radios Replacing Safety Belt Indicator ...... 5-12 AM-FM Radio ...... 7-3 System Parts After a Passenger Compartment Air Reception ...... 7-8 Crash ...... 3-23 Filter ...... 8-5 Satellite ...... 7-6 Reporting Safety Defects Passenger Sensing System . . . 3-31 Rear Seats ...... 3-6, 3-8 Canadian Government ...... 13-14 Perchlorate Materials Rear Window Washer/Wiper . . . . 5-5 General Motors ...... 13-14 Requirements, California . . . . . 10-3 Rearview Mirrors ...... 2-14 U.S. Government ...... 13-13 Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (8,1)
i-8 INDEX
Restraints Safety Defects Reporting Service (cont.) Where to Put ...... 3-46 Canadian Government ...... 13-14 Maintenance, General Roads General Motors ...... 13-14 Information ...... 11-1 Driving, Wet ...... 9-7 U.S. Government ...... 13-13 Parts Identification Label . . . . .12-1 Roadside Assistance Safety Locks ...... 2-6 Publications Ordering Program ...... 13-6 Safety System Check ...... 3-23 Information ...... 13-12 Roof Satellite Radio ...... 7-6 Scheduling Appointments . . . . .13-8 Sunroof ...... 2-16 Scheduled Maintenance ...... 11-2 Servicing the Airbag ...... 3-36 Rotation, Tires ...... 10-54 Scheduling Appointments ...... 13-8 Shift Lock Control Function Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . 12-3 Seats Check, Automatic Running the Vehicle While Adjustment, Front ...... 3-3 Transmission ...... 10-28 Parked ...... 9-25 Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Shifting Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . 3-4 Into Park ...... 9-21 S Rear ...... 3-6, 3-8 Out of Park ...... 9-23 Safety Belts ...... 3-11 Reclining Seatbacks ...... 3-4 Sidemarker Care ...... 3-23 Securing Child Bulb Replacement . . . 10-32, 10-33 Extender ...... 3-22 Restraints ...... 3-55, 3-59 Signals, Turn and How to Wear Safety Belts Security Lane-Change ...... 6-3 Properly ...... 3-14 Vehicle ...... 2-10 Spare Tire Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 3-20 Service Compact ...... 10-69 Reminders ...... 5-11 Accessories and Specifications and Replacing After a Crash ...... 3-23 Modifications ...... 10-4 Capacities ...... 12-2 Use During Pregnancy ...... 3-22 Doing Your Own Work ...... 10-5 Speedometer ...... 5-9 Engine Soon Light ...... 5-14 Starter Switch Check ...... 10-28 Maintenance Records ...... 11-9 Starting the Engine ...... 1-4, 9-19 Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1)
INDEX i-9
Steering ...... 9-4 Tires Towing Fluid, Power ...... 10-23 Buying New Tires ...... 10-56 General Information ...... 9-39 Wheel Adjustment ...... 5-1 Chains ...... 10-61 Recreational Vehicle ...... 10-74 Wheel Controls ...... 5-2 Changing ...... 10-64 Vehicle ...... 10-74 Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps Compact Spare ...... 10-69 Transmission Bulb Replacement ...... 10-33 Designations ...... 10-45 Automatic ...... 9-25 Storage Areas Different Size ...... 10-57 Fluid, Automatic ...... 10-13 Front ...... 4-1 If a Tire Goes Flat ...... 10-61 Fluid, Manual ...... 10-15 Glove Box ...... 4-1 Inflation Monitor System . . . . 10-51 Transportation Program, Stuck Vehicle ...... 9-11 Inspection ...... 10-53 Courtesy ...... 13-8 Sun Visors ...... 2-16 Pressure Light ...... 5-18 Trip Computer ...... 5-21 Sunroof ...... 2-16 Pressure Monitor System . . . 10-50 Trip Odometer ...... 5-9 Symbols ...... iv Rotation ...... 10-54 Trunk ...... 2-7 System Sidewall Labeling ...... 10-42 Turn and Lane-Change Infotainment ...... 7-1 Terminology and Signals ...... 6-3 Definitions ...... 10-45 Turn Signal T Uniform Tire Quality Bulb Replacement ...... 10-33 Tachometer ...... 5-9 Grading ...... 10-57 Taillamps Wheel Alignment and Tire U Bulb Replacement ...... 10-33 Balance ...... 10-59 Uniform Tire Quality Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . 13-4 Wheel Replacement ...... 10-60 Grading ...... 10-57 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...... 2-12 When It Is Time for New Up-Shift Light ...... 5-17 Immobilizer ...... 2-12 Tires ...... 10-55 Using this Manual ...... iv Time ...... 5-5 Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (10,1)
i-10 INDEX
V W Windows ...... 2-14 Manual ...... 2-15 Vehicle Warning Power ...... 2-15 Canadian Owners ...... iii Brake System Light ...... 5-16 Windshield Control ...... 9-3 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Wiper/Washer ...... 5-3 Identification Indicators ...... 5-7 Winter Driving ...... 9-9 Number (VIN) ...... 12-1 Warnings ...... iv Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 10-30 Load Limits ...... 9-12 Cautions and Danger ...... iv Wipers Security ...... 2-10 Hazard Flashers ...... 6-3 Rear Washer ...... 5-5 Towing ...... 10-74 Washer Fluid ...... 10-24 Vehicle Care Wheels Tire Pressure ...... 10-48 Alignment and Tire Vehicle Identification Balance ...... 10-59 Service Parts Identification Different Size ...... 10-57 Label ...... 12-1 Replacement ...... 10-60 Ventilation, Air ...... 8-4 When It Is Time for New Visors ...... 2-16 Tires ...... 10-55 Where to Put the Restraint . . . . 3-46