2010 Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual M
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2010 Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual M In Brief ............................................ 1-1 Windows . 3-12 Instrument Panel . 1-2 Theft-Deterrent Systems . 3-14 Initial Drive Information . 1-3 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle . 3-17 Vehicle Features . 1-18 Mirrors . 3-34 Performance and Maintenance . 1-22 Storage Areas . 3-36 Sunroof . 3-37 Seats and Restraint System . 2-1 Head Restraints . 2-2 Instrument Panel ................................. 4-1 Front Seats . 2-4 Instrument Panel Overview . 4-3 Rear Seats . 2-8 Climate Controls . 4-16 Safety Belts . 2-14 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . 4-21 Child Restraints . 2-32 Trip Computer . 4-38 Airbag System . 2-58 Audio System(s) . 4-39 Restraint System Check . 2-72 Driving Your Vehicle .............................. 5-1 Features and Controls ............................ 3-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle . 5-2 Keys . 3-2 Towing . 5-21 Doors and Locks . 3-6 2010 Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual M Service and Appearance Care . 6-1 Maintenance Schedule . 7-1 Service . 6-4 Maintenance Schedule . 7-2 Fuel . 6-6 Checking Things Under the Hood . 6-11 Customer Assistance Information . 8-1 Headlamp Aiming . 6-43 Customer Assistance and Information . 8-2 Bulb Replacement . 6-43 Reporting Safety Defects . 8-15 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement . 6-50 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . 8-18 Tires . 6-51 Index .................................... i-1 Appearance Care . 6-79 Vehicle Identification . 6-86 Electrical System . 6-86 Capacities and Specifications . 6-93 Canadian Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer/retailer or from: On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante: GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, Helm, Incorporated CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and the P.O. Box 07130 name AVEO are registered trademarks of General Detroit, MI 48207 Motors. 1-800-551-4123 This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française options that you did not purchase or due to changes www.helminc.com subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your Index specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the substitute the name “General Motors of Canada index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it of what is in the manual and the page number where it appears in this manual. can be found. Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 20858877 B Second Printing ©2009 General Motors. All Rights Reserved. iii Safety Warnings and Symbols A circle with a slash through it is a safety Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this symbol which means manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or “Do Not,”“Do not do reduce them. this,” or “Do not let this Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk happen.” which will result in serious injury or death. Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death. Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use { WARNING: symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gauge, These mean there is something that could hurt or indicator. you or other people. M : This symbol is shown when you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. Notice: This means there is something that could * result in property or vehicle damage. This would not : This symbol is shown when you need to see a be covered by the vehicle's warranty. service manual for additional instructions or information. iv Vehicle Symbol Chart . : Fuel Gauge Here are some additional symbols that may be found on + : Fuses the vehicle and what they mean. For more information i : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on the symbol, refer to the index. j : LATCH System Child Restraints 9 : Airbag Readiness Light * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp # : Air Conditioning : : Oil Pressure ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) } : Power g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® / : Remote Vehicle Start $ : Brake System Warning Light > : Safety Belt Reminders " : Charging System 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor I : Cruise Control : Traction Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature F M : Windshield Washer Fluid O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps v 2 NOTES vi Section 1 In Brief Instrument Panel ................................... 1-2 Vehicle Features .................................. 1-18 Initial Drive Information ........................... 1-3 Radio(s) . 1-18 Starting the Engine . 1-3 Satellite Radio . 1-19 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . 1-4 Portable Audio Devices . 1-19 Door Locks . 1-4 Steering Wheel Controls . 1-20 Liftgate . 1-5 Trip Computer . 1-20 Trunk Release . 1-5 Cruise Control . 1-21 Windows . 1-6 Power Outlets . 1-21 Seat Adjustment . 1-7 Sunroof . 1-22 Second Row Seats . 1-9 Performance and Maintenance .................. 1-22 Head Restraint Adjustment . 1-9 Tire Pressure Monitor . 1-22 Safety Belt . 1-9 Engine Oil Life System . 1-23 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag . 1-10 Hood Release . 1-24 Mirror Adjustment . 1-10 Driving for Better Fuel Economy . 1-25 Steering Wheel Adjustment . 1-12 Roadside Assistance Program . 1-25 Interior Lighting . 1-12 OnStar® ....................................... 1-26 Exterior Lighting . 1-13 Windshield Wiper/Washer . 1-14 Climate Controls . 1-15 Transmission . 1-16 1-1 Instrument Panel 1-2 A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4‑19. Initial Drive Information B. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4‑22. This section provides a brief overview about some of C. Clock on page 4‑15. the important features that may or may not be on your D. Hood Release on page 6‑12. specific vehicle. E. Horn on page 4‑3. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual. F. Audio System(s) on page 4‑39. G. Climate Control System on page 4‑16. Starting the Engine H. Ashtray. See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking page 4‑15. System. It assists in starting the engine and protects I. Cupholders on page 3‑36. components. If the ignition key is turned to START J. Cigarette Lighter. See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette and then released when the engine begins cranking, Lighter on page 4‑15. the engine will continue cranking for a few seconds or until the engine starts. If the engine does not start K. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4 3. ‑ and the key is held in START, cranking will be stopped L. Glove Box on page 3‑36. after 15 seconds to prevent damage. To prevent gear damage, cranking is not allowed if the engine is running. Engine cranking can be stopped by turning the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF. See Starting the Engine on page 3‑19. 1-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Press 3 to sound the panic alarm on the hatchback model. Press any of the buttons on the transmitter to The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and turn off the alarm. unlock the doors from up to 20 m (65 feet) away from the vehicle. The LED light (A) on the transmitter flashes when the buttons on the transmitter are pressed. If the light does not flash the transmitter battery needs to be replaced. See Keys on page 3‑2 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 3‑4. Door Locks From the outside, lock or unlock the door using the key or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. From the inside, all of the doors can be locked and unlocked by pushing or pulling the manual door lock on each door. On vehicles equipped with the central door unlocking Hatchback Sedan system, lock or unlock all the doors from the inside using the driver door lock switch. For more information see: Press K to unlock all of the doors. Door Locks on page 3‑6. Press Q to lock all of the doors. Central Door Unlocking System on page 3‑7. Press V and hold for approximately one second to open the trunk on the sedan model. 1-4 Liftgate The liftgate can also be locked or unlocked by the central door unlocking system. To unlock the liftgate on the hatchback model from outside the vehicle, use the key in the lock cylinder or For more information see Liftgate (Hatchback) on use the RKE transmitter, if equipped. page 3‑10. Trunk Release The vehicle may have a release button located on the driver door. Press it to open the trunk. The handle is located above the right side of the license plate. Pull.