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 Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 22757853 B Second Printing © 2010 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1) 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.