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2008 Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-14 Child Restraints ...1-32 Airbag System ...1-56 Restraint System Check ...1-72 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-6 Windows ...2-12 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-14 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-17 Mirrors ...2-32 Storage Areas ...2-34 Sunroof ...2-36 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-20 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-26 Secondary Information Center (SIC) ...3-43 Audio System(s)...
2008 Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-14 Child Restraints ...1-32 Airbag System ...1-56 Restraint System Check ...1-72 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-6 Windows ...2-12 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-14 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-17 Mirrors ...2-32 Storage Areas ...2-34 Sunroof ...2-36 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-20 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-26 Secondary Information Center (SIC) ...3-43 Audio System(s)...
Owner's Manual
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... ...2-25 Parking Brake ...2-26 Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) ...2-27 Shifting Out of PARK (P) ...2-28 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) ...2-29 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-30 Engine Exhaust ...2-30 Running the Engine While Parked ...2-31 Mirrors ...2-32 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-32 Outside Manual Mirrors ...2-32 Outside Power Mirror ...2-33 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-34 Outside Heated Mirrors ...2-34 Storage Areas ...2-34 Glove Box ...2-34 Cupholder(s) ...2-35 Sunglasses Storage Compartment ...2-35 Sunroof ...2-36 Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE...
... ...2-25 Parking Brake ...2-26 Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) ...2-27 Shifting Out of PARK (P) ...2-28 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) ...2-29 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-30 Engine Exhaust ...2-30 Running the Engine While Parked ...2-31 Mirrors ...2-32 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-32 Outside Manual Mirrors ...2-32 Outside Power Mirror ...2-33 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-34 Outside Heated Mirrors ...2-34 Storage Areas ...2-34 Glove Box ...2-34 Cupholder(s) ...2-35 Sunglasses Storage Compartment ...2-35 Sunroof ...2-36 Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE...
Owner's Manual
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... occurred and that the theft-deterrent system is deactivated. Hatchback Sedan The following functions may be available if your vehicle's doors from about 20 ft (6 m) away using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. V (Remote Trunk Release): Press and hold this button to unlock all of the doors and the trunk or liftgate are pressed. Sedan n (Lock/Unlock): Press this button for approximately one second...
... occurred and that the theft-deterrent system is deactivated. Hatchback Sedan The following functions may be available if your vehicle's doors from about 20 ft (6 m) away using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. V (Remote Trunk Release): Press and hold this button to unlock all of the doors and the trunk or liftgate are pressed. Sedan n (Lock/Unlock): Press this button for approximately one second...
Owner's Manual
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... Engine Exhaust on your sedan from outside air into the lock cylinder and turn the key clockwise or use the remote keyless entry transmitter, if equipped. If you can open the trunk from the center to ensure it fully latches. 2-9 Remote Trunk Release If your vehicle has a trunk release button located on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside of your vehicle. See Climate Control...
... Engine Exhaust on your sedan from outside air into the lock cylinder and turn the key clockwise or use the remote keyless entry transmitter, if equipped. If you can open the trunk from the center to ensure it fully latches. 2-9 Remote Trunk Release If your vehicle has a trunk release button located on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside of your vehicle. See Climate Control...
Owner's Manual
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... the window, lift up on the driver's door. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Do not leave keys in warm or hot weather and suffer permanent injuries or even death from extreme heat in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous. Release the switch when the window reaches the desired level. 2-13 They can be turned to ON/RUN...
... the window, lift up on the driver's door. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Do not leave keys in warm or hot weather and suffer permanent injuries or even death from extreme heat in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous. Release the switch when the window reaches the desired level. 2-13 They can be turned to ON/RUN...
Owner's Manual
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... rear passengers from the ignition. Close the doors, the windows, the hood, and the trunk or liftgate. If the key is inserted in some cities. It arms only when you can make it can swing down the sun visor to normal window operation. Arming the System To arm the system, do the following: 1. You can still operate all the windows with the driver's power window switches. Although your vehicle...
... rear passengers from the ignition. Close the doors, the windows, the hood, and the trunk or liftgate. If the key is inserted in some cities. It arms only when you can make it can swing down the sun visor to normal window operation. Arming the System To arm the system, do the following: 1. You can still operate all the windows with the driver's power window switches. Although your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... the lock or unlock buttons on the remote keyless entry transmitter, the theft-deterrent system alarm was activated while you were away. The system is automatically armed when the key is removed from being started by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this system by unauthorized persons. An invalid key immobilizes the engine. The security light will start the vehicle...
... the lock or unlock buttons on the remote keyless entry transmitter, the theft-deterrent system alarm was activated while you were away. The system is automatically armed when the key is removed from being started by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this system by unauthorized persons. An invalid key immobilizes the engine. The security light will start the vehicle...
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... vehicle. Up to brake or slow the vehicle. • Avoid making hard stops for the first 500 miles (805 km). In an emergency, contact Roadside Assistance. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 7-8. But it will perform better in , engine speed and load can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. If the engine still does not start , the first key...
... vehicle. Up to brake or slow the vehicle. • Avoid making hard stops for the first 500 miles (805 km). In an emergency, contact Roadside Assistance. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 7-8. But it will perform better in , engine speed and load can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. If the engine still does not start , the first key...
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... climate control system. {CAUTION: On manual transmission vehicles, turning the key to LOCK/OFF will lock the steering column and result in which you start the engine and release the key. Do not push the key in while the vehicle is in ON/RUN when the engine is locked, move it form right to left and turn the key only to ACC/ACCESSORY. LOCK/OFF: This position locks the steering wheel, ignition, shift lever and transmission. The switch stays...
... climate control system. {CAUTION: On manual transmission vehicles, turning the key to LOCK/OFF will lock the steering column and result in which you start the engine and release the key. Do not push the key in while the vehicle is in ON/RUN when the engine is locked, move it form right to left and turn the key only to ACC/ACCESSORY. LOCK/OFF: This position locks the steering wheel, ignition, shift lever and transmission. The switch stays...
Owner's Manual
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... engine running at high speed is being towed. {CAUTION: Shifting into D4 gear until the transmission fluid has warmed up . Unless your foot is for normal driving. Notice: Shifting to get out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. To rock your vehicle back and forth to REVERSE (R) while your transmission, see If Your Vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) when your warranty. The repairs would not be covered...
... engine running at high speed is being towed. {CAUTION: Shifting into D4 gear until the transmission fluid has warmed up . Unless your foot is for normal driving. Notice: Shifting to get out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. To rock your vehicle back and forth to REVERSE (R) while your transmission, see If Your Vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) when your warranty. The repairs would not be covered...
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... in NEUTRAL and let up on the clutch. If you press the accelerator pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to operate your vehicle. THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5): Shift into FIRST (1) when you start or idle your vehicle is stopped. Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you do for parking your manual transmission...
... in NEUTRAL and let up on the clutch. If you press the accelerator pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to operate your vehicle. THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5): Shift into FIRST (1) when you start or idle your vehicle is stopped. Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you do for parking your manual transmission...
Owner's Manual
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... increases vehicle emissions and could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty. Diagnosis and service might be required. 3-37 Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of two ways: If the Light Is Flashing The following can cause this light comes on during a malfunction in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. See Accessories...
... increases vehicle emissions and could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty. Diagnosis and service might be required. 3-37 Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of two ways: If the Light Is Flashing The following can cause this light comes on during a malfunction in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. See Accessories...
Owner's Manual
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... repairs that might not work as smoothly. This could also result in correctly diagnosing any problem is working. Diagnosis and service might be as good, and the engine might not run as well, your vehicle's fuel economy might be covered by your warranty. Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or replacement tires that do not match your vehicle's original tires...
... repairs that might not work as smoothly. This could also result in correctly diagnosing any problem is working. Diagnosis and service might be as good, and the engine might not run as well, your vehicle's fuel economy might be covered by your warranty. Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or replacement tires that do not match your vehicle's original tires...
Owner's Manual
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... Power Steering Fluid ...5-30 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-31 Brakes ...5-32 Battery ...5-35 Jump Starting ...5-36 Headlamp Aiming ...5-40 Bulb Replacement ...5-41 Halogen Bulbs ...5-41 Headlamps (Hatchback) ...5-41 Headlamps (Sedan) ...5-42 Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps (Hatchback) ...5-43 Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps (Sedan) ...5-44 Turn Signal Lamps (Side) ...5-45 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) (Sedan) ...5-46 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps ...5-47 License Plate Lamp ...5-48 Replacement Bulbs ...5-48 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-49 Tires...
... Power Steering Fluid ...5-30 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-31 Brakes ...5-32 Battery ...5-35 Jump Starting ...5-36 Headlamp Aiming ...5-40 Bulb Replacement ...5-41 Halogen Bulbs ...5-41 Headlamps (Hatchback) ...5-41 Headlamps (Sedan) ...5-42 Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps (Hatchback) ...5-43 Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps (Sedan) ...5-44 Turn Signal Lamps (Side) ...5-45 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) (Sedan) ...5-46 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps ...5-47 License Plate Lamp ...5-48 Replacement Bulbs ...5-48 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-49 Tires...
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The speed rating is the maximum speed a tire is certified to carry. Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which the plies are , automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. 5-54 Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on page 5-57. Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of a tire's height to its width. Some examples of optional accessories are laid at alternate angles...
The speed rating is the maximum speed a tire is certified to carry. Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which the plies are , automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. 5-54 Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on page 5-57. Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of a tire's height to its width. Some examples of optional accessories are laid at alternate angles...
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... ...2-7 Locks ...2-6 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-8 Driver Seat Height Adjuster ...1-3 Driving At Night ...4-10 Before a Long Trip ...4-12 Defensive ...4-2 Drunken ...4-2 Highway Hypnosis ...4-12 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-12 In Rain and on Wet Roads ...4-10 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ...4-17 Winter ...4-13 E EDR ...Electrical System Add-On Equipment ...Engine Compartment Fuse Block ...Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...Headlamp Wiring ...Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...Power Windows and Other Power Options ...Windshield Wiper Fuses ...7-18...
... ...2-7 Locks ...2-6 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-8 Driver Seat Height Adjuster ...1-3 Driving At Night ...4-10 Before a Long Trip ...4-12 Defensive ...4-2 Drunken ...4-2 Highway Hypnosis ...4-12 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-12 In Rain and on Wet Roads ...4-10 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ...4-17 Winter ...4-13 E EDR ...Electrical System Add-On Equipment ...Engine Compartment Fuse Block ...Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...Headlamp Wiring ...Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...Power Windows and Other Power Options ...Windshield Wiper Fuses ...7-18...
Owner's Manual
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... Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal ...6-22 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Instrument Panel (I/P) Brightness ...3-17 Cluster ...3-27 L Labeling, Tire Sidewall ...Lamps Dome ...Inadvertent Power Battery Saver ...Lap-Shoulder Belt ...LATCH System Child Restraints ...License Plate Lamps ...Liftgate Carbon Monoxide ...Light Airbag Readiness ...3-30, Antilock Brake System Warning ...3-34, Brake System Warning ...Charging System ...3-33, Cruise Control ...3-40, Daytime Running Lamps Indicator ...Door Ajar ...3-41, Fog Lamp ...3-40, Highbeam On ...Hold Mode ...3-35, Low Fuel Warning...
... Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal ...6-22 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Instrument Panel (I/P) Brightness ...3-17 Cluster ...3-27 L Labeling, Tire Sidewall ...Lamps Dome ...Inadvertent Power Battery Saver ...Lap-Shoulder Belt ...LATCH System Child Restraints ...License Plate Lamps ...Liftgate Carbon Monoxide ...Light Airbag Readiness ...3-30, Antilock Brake System Warning ...3-34, Brake System Warning ...Charging System ...3-33, Cruise Control ...3-40, Daytime Running Lamps Indicator ...Door Ajar ...3-41, Fog Lamp ...3-40, Highbeam On ...Hold Mode ...3-35, Low Fuel Warning...
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... Fluids and Lubricants ...6-23 Part E - Light (cont.) Oil Pressure ...3-39, 3-52 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-31 Safety Belt Reminders ...3-30, 3-44 Tire Pressure ...3-36 Lights Exterior Lamps ...3-15 Flash-to-Pass ...3-10 High/Low Beam Changer ...3-10 On Reminder ...3-16 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-18 Lockout Protection ...2-8 Locks Central Door Unlocking System ...2-7 Door ...2-6 Lockout Protection ...2-8 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-8 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance ...6-13 Loss of Control ...4-8 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-42 Lumbar Manual Controls ...1-3 M Maintenance...
... Fluids and Lubricants ...6-23 Part E - Light (cont.) Oil Pressure ...3-39, 3-52 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-31 Safety Belt Reminders ...3-30, 3-44 Tire Pressure ...3-36 Lights Exterior Lamps ...3-15 Flash-to-Pass ...3-10 High/Low Beam Changer ...3-10 On Reminder ...3-16 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-18 Lockout Protection ...2-8 Locks Central Door Unlocking System ...2-7 Door ...2-6 Lockout Protection ...2-8 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-8 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance ...6-13 Loss of Control ...4-8 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-42 Lumbar Manual Controls ...1-3 M Maintenance...
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...30 Parking Your Vehicle ...2-29 Part A - Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...6-22 Part D - P Paint, Damage ...5-86 Park Brake ...2-26 Park (P) Shifting Into ...2-27 Shifting Out of Your CDs ...3-79 Radio with CD ...3-60 Radio with Six-Disc CD ...3-66 Reception ...3-79 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-8 Rear Seat Operation ...1-7, 1-10 Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper ...3-12 Rearview Mirrors ...2-32 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-27 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, Operation ...2-4 10 Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4 Part...
...30 Parking Your Vehicle ...2-29 Part A - Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...6-22 Part D - P Paint, Damage ...5-86 Park Brake ...2-26 Park (P) Shifting Into ...2-27 Shifting Out of Your CDs ...3-79 Radio with CD ...3-60 Radio with Six-Disc CD ...3-66 Reception ...3-79 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-8 Rear Seat Operation ...1-7, 1-10 Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper ...3-12 Rearview Mirrors ...2-32 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-27 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, Operation ...2-4 10 Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4 Part...
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... ...5-58 12 Service, Scheduling Appointments ...7-10 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-70 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-85 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-27 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-28 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance ...6-6 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change ...3-10 Spare Tire Compact ...5-78 Installing ...5-73 Removing ...5-71 Storing ...5-78 Specifications, Capacities ...5-99 Speedometer ...3-29 Starting the Engine ...2-19 Steering ...4-6 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection ...6-22 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-78 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel...
... ...5-58 12 Service, Scheduling Appointments ...7-10 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-70 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-85 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-27 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-28 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance ...6-6 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change ...3-10 Spare Tire Compact ...5-78 Installing ...5-73 Removing ...5-71 Storing ...5-78 Specifications, Capacities ...5-99 Speedometer ...3-29 Starting the Engine ...2-19 Steering ...4-6 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection ...6-22 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-78 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel...