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2006 Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-12 Child Restraints ...1-29 Airbag System ...1-54 Restraint System Check ...1-69 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ......2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-7 Windows ...2-12 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-14 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-17 Mirrors ...2-32 Storage Areas ...2-34 Sunroof ...2-35 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-18 Warning Lights...
2006 Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-12 Child Restraints ...1-29 Airbag System ...1-54 Restraint System Check ...1-69 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ......2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-7 Windows ...2-12 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-14 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-17 Mirrors ...2-32 Storage Areas ...2-34 Sunroof ...2-35 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-18 Warning Lights...
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...go before securing the child restraint in a rear seat, even if the right front passenger's frontal airbag and side airbag (if equipped) is off symbol in the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you how. You will be secured in this position. Be sure to follow...back as the instructions say that came with the child restraint. When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger's frontal airbag and side airbag (if equipped), the off . See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 3-26. 2. Tilt the latch plate to ...
...go before securing the child restraint in a rear seat, even if the right front passenger's frontal airbag and side airbag (if equipped) is off symbol in the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you how. You will be secured in this position. Be sure to follow...back as the instructions say that came with the child restraint. When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger's frontal airbag and side airbag (if equipped), the off . See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 3-26. 2. Tilt the latch plate to ...
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...can be seriously injured or killed. There is an airbag readiness light on page 3-32 for them. The system checks the airbag electrical system for young children and infants. See Airbag Readiness Light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for ... page 1-29 or Infants and Young Children on page 1-32. {CAUTION: Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any airbag when it in your vehicle. Always secure children properly in flates can provide. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its...
...can be seriously injured or killed. There is an airbag readiness light on page 3-32 for them. The system checks the airbag electrical system for young children and infants. See Airbag Readiness Light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for ... page 1-29 or Infants and Young Children on page 1-32. {CAUTION: Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any airbag when it in your vehicle. Always secure children properly in flates can provide. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its...
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...front passenger takes his/her weight off symbol will light and stay lit to remind you that the vehicle's seatback is not pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion. When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbag or airbags to be enabled, the off of the seat ...the passenger sensing system has turned off the passenger's frontal airbag and side airbag (if equipped), the off . See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 1-50. Also make sure that the airbag or airbags are off symbol near the clock will not light. • the system determines that a small child is ...
...front passenger takes his/her weight off symbol will light and stay lit to remind you that the vehicle's seatback is not pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion. When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbag or airbags to be enabled, the off of the seat ...the passenger sensing system has turned off the passenger's frontal airbag and side airbag (if equipped), the off . See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 1-50. Also make sure that the airbag or airbags are off symbol near the clock will not light. • the system determines that a small child is ...
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...;ate during improper service. You do so. Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle. Avoid yellow connectors. A thick layer of the airbag system. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 3-32 for more on your vehicle. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 7-14. {CAUTION: For up to consider...
...;ate during improper service. You do so. Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle. Avoid yellow connectors. A thick layer of the airbag system. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 3-32 for more on your vehicle. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 7-14. {CAUTION: For up to consider...
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... does not need regular maintenance.) Notice: If you damage the covering for seating positions with a side impact airbag (if equipped.) Do not open or break the airbag coverings. 1-69 You may not protect you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it... repaired. Also look for any opened or broken airbag covers, and have to replace the airbag module in a crash. Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages ...
... does not need regular maintenance.) Notice: If you damage the covering for seating positions with a side impact airbag (if equipped.) Do not open or break the airbag coverings. 1-69 You may not protect you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it... repaired. Also look for any opened or broken airbag covers, and have to replace the airbag module in a crash. Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages ...
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...as they would be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system was being used during a more severe crash, you in a collision. See Airbag Readiness Light on after a crash, have not deployed. To help protect you may mean you will need to do you have LATCH system, safety belt or... working properly after you start your vehicle. Collision damage also may need new LATCH system parts. Be sure to replace airbag system parts. If an airbag in a collision, or if your airbag readiness light stays on page 3-32. If you need to have had a crash, do so. If the LATCH system was...
...as they would be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system was being used during a more severe crash, you in a collision. See Airbag Readiness Light on after a crash, have not deployed. To help protect you may mean you will need to do you have LATCH system, safety belt or... working properly after you start your vehicle. Collision damage also may need new LATCH system parts. Be sure to replace airbag system parts. If an airbag in a collision, or if your airbag readiness light stays on page 3-32. If you need to have had a crash, do so. If the LATCH system was...
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... Secondary Information Center (SIC) ...3-31 Clock ...3-32 Safety Belt Reminder Light ...3-32 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-32 Charging System Light ...3-33 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...3-34 Hold Mode Light ...3-34 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-34 Oil Pressure Light ...3-37 Fog Lamp Light ...3-38 Door Ajar Light ...3-38 3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel...
... Secondary Information Center (SIC) ...3-31 Clock ...3-32 Safety Belt Reminder Light ...3-32 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-32 Charging System Light ...3-33 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...3-34 Hold Mode Light ...3-34 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-34 Oil Pressure Light ...3-37 Fog Lamp Light ...3-38 Door Ajar Light ...3-38 3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel...
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...is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger's airbag or airbags in flating airbag or airbags. If the off . A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be very close to ON or START, the passenger... airbag status indicator will light for several more on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has not turned off the passenger's frontal airbag and side airbag (if equipped). United States Canada When the ignition key...
...is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger's airbag or airbags in flating airbag or airbags. If the off . A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be very close to ON or START, the passenger... airbag status indicator will light for several more on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has not turned off the passenger's frontal airbag and side airbag (if equipped). United States Canada When the ignition key...
Owner's Manual
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... a brake problem. If this , including important safety information. If the warning light comes on, there is on, the brake system warning light will stay on when you have the protection of the frontal airbag and side airbag (if equipped). If it means you set your parking brake does not fully ... not have a brake problem. 3-27 Have your parking brake is divided into two parts. If one part is not working well. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-32 for more on this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the instrument panel...
... a brake problem. If this , including important safety information. If the warning light comes on, there is on, the brake system warning light will stay on when you have the protection of the frontal airbag and side airbag (if equipped). If it means you set your parking brake does not fully ... not have a brake problem. 3-27 Have your parking brake is divided into two parts. If one part is not working well. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-32 for more on this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the instrument panel...
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... in the digital clock. To go forward more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on the center of the instrument panel, above the center air outlets. Safety Belt Reminder Light The safety belt light will not come on and stay on the secondary information center (SIC...driver's belt is displayed in the secondary instrument cluster on page 1-54. 3-32 Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on until the correct hour is buckled. Clock Your vehicle has a digital clock. The light tells you if there is reached. M (Minute): To go forward one hour,...
... in the digital clock. To go forward more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on the center of the instrument panel, above the center air outlets. Safety Belt Reminder Light The safety belt light will not come on and stay on the secondary information center (SIC...driver's belt is displayed in the secondary instrument cluster on page 1-54. 3-32 Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on until the correct hour is buckled. Clock Your vehicle has a digital clock. The light tells you if there is reached. M (Minute): To go forward one hour,...
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...ready to warn you if there is working properly. This means the system is on could even inflate without a crash. If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, your vehicle, and it is a problem.... To help avoid injury to show you it will flash for a few seconds. Driving while this light is ready. The airbag readiness light should go out when the engine is started. If you must drive a short distance with the electrical charging system. This...
...ready to warn you if there is working properly. This means the system is on could even inflate without a crash. If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, your vehicle, and it is a problem.... To help avoid injury to show you it will flash for a few seconds. Driving while this light is ready. The airbag readiness light should go out when the engine is started. If you must drive a short distance with the electrical charging system. This...
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...that appear worn or damaged or that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have them repaired or replaced. (The airbag system does not need regular maintenance.) Weatherstrip Lubrication Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or... squeak. See Hydraulic Clutch on page 6-25. At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. During very cold, damp weather more frequent application may ...
...that appear worn or damaged or that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have them repaired or replaced. (The airbag system does not need regular maintenance.) Weatherstrip Lubrication Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or... squeak. See Hydraulic Clutch on page 6-25. At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. During very cold, damp weather more frequent application may ...
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.../Filter, Engine ...5-17 Air Conditioning ...3-18 Airbag Passenger Status Indicator ...3-26 Readiness Light ...3-32 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) ...7-9 Airbag System ...1-54 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-68 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...1-61 Passenger Sensing System ...1-63 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-67 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ...1-61 What Will You...
.../Filter, Engine ...5-17 Air Conditioning ...3-18 Airbag Passenger Status Indicator ...3-26 Readiness Light ...3-32 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) ...7-9 Airbag System ...1-54 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-68 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...1-61 Passenger Sensing System ...1-63 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-67 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ...1-61 What Will You...
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I /P) Brightness ...3-15 Cluster ...3-24 K Keyless Entry System ...2-4 Keys ...2-2 L Labeling, Tire Sidewall ...Lamps Dome ...Exterior ...Fog ...LATCH System Child Restraints ...Liftgate ...Light Airbag Readiness ...Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...Brake System Warning ...Charging System ...Cruise Control ...Daytime Running Lamps Indicator ...Door Ajar ...Fog Lamp ...Highbeam On ...Hold Mode ......
I /P) Brightness ...3-15 Cluster ...3-24 K Keyless Entry System ...2-4 Keys ...2-2 L Labeling, Tire Sidewall ...Lamps Dome ...Exterior ...Fog ...LATCH System Child Restraints ...Liftgate ...Light Airbag Readiness ...Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...Brake System Warning ...Charging System ...Cruise Control ...Daytime Running Lamps Indicator ...Door Ajar ...Fog Lamp ...Highbeam On ...Hold Mode ......
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Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-25 Part E - Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4 Part B - Light (cont.) Malfunction Indicator ...3-34 Oil Pressure ...3-37 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-26 Safety Belt Reminder ...3-32 Safety Belt Reminder Tone ...3-25 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-27 Lockout Protection ...2-9 Locks Central Door Unlocking System ...2-7 Door ...2-7 Lockout ...
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-25 Part E - Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4 Part B - Light (cont.) Malfunction Indicator ...3-34 Oil Pressure ...3-37 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-26 Safety Belt Reminder ...3-32 Safety Belt Reminder Tone ...3-25 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-27 Lockout Protection ...2-9 Locks Central Door Unlocking System ...2-7 Door ...2-7 Lockout ...
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... Record ...6-27 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-26 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...3-21 Passenger Sensing System ...1-63 Passing ...4-11 Power Accessory Outlet(s) ...3-16 Electrical System ...5-75 Steering Fluid ...5-30 Windows ...2-13 Pretensioners, Safety Belt ...1-29 O Odometer ...3-25 Odometer, Trip ...3-25 Off-Road Recovery ...4-11 Oil Engine ...5-13 Pressure Light ...3-37 Older Children, Restraints...
... Record ...6-27 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-26 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...3-21 Passenger Sensing System ...1-63 Passing ...4-11 Power Accessory Outlet(s) ...3-16 Electrical System ...5-75 Steering Fluid ...5-30 Windows ...2-13 Pretensioners, Safety Belt ...1-29 O Odometer ...3-25 Odometer, Trip ...3-25 Off-Road Recovery ...4-11 Oil Engine ...5-13 Pressure Light ...3-37 Older Children, Restraints...
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... ...5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-4 California Proposition 65 Warning ...5-3 Doing Your Own Work ...5-4 10 Service (cont.) Engine Soon Light ...3-34 Publications Ordering Information ...7-14 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-67 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-72 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-27 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-28 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance ...6-6 Shoulder...
... ...5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-4 California Proposition 65 Warning ...5-3 Doing Your Own Work ...5-4 10 Service (cont.) Engine Soon Light ...3-34 Publications Ordering Information ...7-14 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-67 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-72 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-27 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-28 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance ...6-6 Shoulder...