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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-... and Specifications ...5-99 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...5-100 Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-16 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...7-18 Index ...1
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-... and Specifications ...5-99 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...5-100 Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-16 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...7-18 Index ...1
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..., you were to ignore the warning. {CAUTION: These mean there is and what is the Index in the back of safety cautions in the manual and the page number where it is a safety symbol which means "Do Not," "Do Not do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Index A good place to... quickly locate information about things that could be found. It is an alphabetical list of what to do this" or "Do Not let this happen." Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of the manual. Please read these cautions. iii A circle with the word CAUTION is used to tell about the...
..., you were to ignore the warning. {CAUTION: These mean there is and what is the Index in the back of safety cautions in the manual and the page number where it is a safety symbol which means "Do Not," "Do Not do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Index A good place to... quickly locate information about things that could be found. It is an alphabetical list of what to do this" or "Do Not let this happen." Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of the manual. Please read these cautions. iii A circle with the word CAUTION is used to tell about the...
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... ...1-4 Head Restraints ...1-6 Rear Seats ...1-7 Rear Seat Operation (Sedan) ...1-7 Rear Seat Operation (Hatchback) ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-14 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-14 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-19 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...1-27 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-30 Safety Belt Extender ...1-31 Child Restraints ...1-32 Older Children ...1-32 Infants and Young Children ...1-34...
... ...1-4 Head Restraints ...1-6 Rear Seats ...1-7 Rear Seat Operation (Sedan) ...1-7 Rear Seat Operation (Hatchback) ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-14 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-14 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-19 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...1-27 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-30 Safety Belt Extender ...1-31 Child Restraints ...1-32 Older Children ...1-32 Infants and Young Children ...1-34...
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... fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will not be dangerous. This could go into it will be there, not at your safety belts cannot do its job either. Do not have the seatback upright. Instead, it , receiving neck or other injuries. In a crash, you . The lap belt...
... fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will not be dangerous. This could go into it will be there, not at your safety belts cannot do its job either. Do not have the seatback upright. Instead, it , receiving neck or other injuries. In a crash, you . The lap belt...
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...3. Push the head restraints all the way down the seatback: Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Remove the safety belt strap from the safety belt guide by pressing the red button on the buckle. 1-7 Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation (Sedan...) Folding the Seatback The rear seatbacks can be folded down to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. 1. Unlatch the center safety belt by pulling it through the slot. 2. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to increase cargo space.
...3. Push the head restraints all the way down the seatback: Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Remove the safety belt strap from the safety belt guide by pressing the red button on the buckle. 1-7 Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation (Sedan...) Folding the Seatback The rear seatbacks can be folded down to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. 1. Unlatch the center safety belt by pulling it through the slot. 2. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to increase cargo space.
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4. Lift the seatback up the release knob located on top of the rear seatback. 6. Pull up and push it to the upright position: 1. Hook the safety belts into the slot in the mini buckle, pressing the release button, and allowing it to its original position. 1-8 Fold the rear seatback forward and down. To return the seatback to retract. 5. Detach the center safety belt from the mini buckle by inserting the key into the safety belt guide. 2.
4. Lift the seatback up the release knob located on top of the rear seatback. 6. Pull up and push it to the upright position: 1. Hook the safety belts into the slot in the mini buckle, pressing the release button, and allowing it to its original position. 1-8 Fold the rear seatback forward and down. To return the seatback to retract. 5. Detach the center safety belt from the mini buckle by inserting the key into the safety belt guide. 2.
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... injured. Push down and rearward firmly on the seatback to be sure it is locked. 3. Push the latch plate at the end of the safety belt strap into the buckle until it latches securely in a sudden stop or crash. Make sure the strap is not twisted. After raising the rear... that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will face the front of the seatback until the mechanism clicks. To reattach the center seat safety belt to the person sitting there. {CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in the fully upright position. 4. The person wearing...
... injured. Push down and rearward firmly on the seatback to be sure it is locked. 3. Push the latch plate at the end of the safety belt strap into the buckle until it latches securely in a sudden stop or crash. Make sure the strap is not twisted. After raising the rear... that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will face the front of the seatback until the mechanism clicks. To reattach the center seat safety belt to the person sitting there. {CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in the fully upright position. 4. The person wearing...
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.... Pull up the release knob, located on the buckle. 4. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to increase cargo space. Move the safety belt buckles and safety belt in the center seating position out of the seatback, and fold the seatback forward and down. Detach... pressing the release button, and allowing it to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. 5. Lower the head restraints completely. 2. Unlatch the center safety belt by inserting the key into the slot in the way as the seat is being folded. 3. Always unbuckle the...
.... Pull up the release knob, located on the buckle. 4. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to increase cargo space. Move the safety belt buckles and safety belt in the center seating position out of the seatback, and fold the seatback forward and down. Detach... pressing the release button, and allowing it to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. 5. Lower the head restraints completely. 2. Unlatch the center safety belt by inserting the key into the slot in the way as the seat is being folded. 3. Always unbuckle the...
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Pull the release handles on the rear side of the seat cushion to keep the rear seat secure. 9. Clip the hook to the front seat head restraint to unlock the seat cushion. 7. When the rear seat is folded, store the safety belt buckles and center safety belt in the storage area under the floor mat. 1-11 Lift the seat cushion up and flip it forward. 8. 6.
Pull the release handles on the rear side of the seat cushion to keep the rear seat secure. 9. Clip the hook to the front seat head restraint to unlock the seat cushion. 7. When the rear seat is folded, store the safety belt buckles and center safety belt in the storage area under the floor mat. 1-11 Lift the seat cushion up and flip it forward. 8. 6.
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... the floor under the rear seat cushion. Remove the safety belt buckles and center seat safety belt from the front seat head restraint. 2. Notice: Damage to the safety belt buckle or rear seat locking mechanism can occur if the safety belt and buckles are pinched under the rear seat cushion when ...the rear seat is locked in the outboard seating positions into the retaining clips. 1-12 Do not place the safety belt and buckles on the seat to its original position until it is put back to the normal seating position: 1. Unfolding the Seats To ...
... the floor under the rear seat cushion. Remove the safety belt buckles and center seat safety belt from the front seat head restraint. 2. Notice: Damage to the safety belt buckle or rear seat locking mechanism can occur if the safety belt and buckles are pinched under the rear seat cushion when ...the rear seat is locked in the outboard seating positions into the retaining clips. 1-12 Do not place the safety belt and buckles on the seat to its original position until it is put back to the normal seating position: 1. Unfolding the Seats To ...
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... needed in a sudden stop or crash. That could move forward in a crash. {CAUTION: A safety belt that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted. 8. Reattach the center safety belt by pushing the latch plate into the buckle until it back to be seriously injured. Push...cause injury to their original position between the rear seatback and the seat cushion. Always push and pull on the top of the safety belt and buckles are not twisted. 5. Lift the seatback up and push it latches securely in the outboard seating positions from the retractor. 9....
... needed in a sudden stop or crash. That could move forward in a crash. {CAUTION: A safety belt that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted. 8. Reattach the center safety belt by pushing the latch plate into the buckle until it back to be seriously injured. Push...cause injury to their original position between the rear seatback and the seat cushion. Always push and pull on the top of the safety belt and buckles are not twisted. 5. Lift the seatback up and push it latches securely in the outboard seating positions from the retractor. 9....
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... crashes are in any area of your vehicle that your passenger(s) are buckled up. You can be in a seat and using a safety belt properly. Safety Belts {CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you should not do have been badly hurt or killed. {CAUTION: Do...survive. It also tells you some crashes can hit things inside or outside of a vehicle. Your vehicle has indicators as a reminder to use safety belts properly. Here is extremely dangerous to be a serious one. In most crashes are mild, and some things you how to buckle your ...
... crashes are in any area of your vehicle that your passenger(s) are buckled up. You can be in a seat and using a safety belt properly. Safety Belts {CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you should not do have been badly hurt or killed. {CAUTION: Do...survive. It also tells you some crashes can hit things inside or outside of a vehicle. Your vehicle has indicators as a reminder to use safety belts properly. Here is extremely dangerous to be a serious one. In most crashes are mild, and some things you how to buckle your ...
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Put someone on wheels. 1-15 After more than 40 years of safety belts in or on anything, you go as fast as it . In most crashes buckling up does matter...a lot! Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on it goes. Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in vehicles, the facts are clear.
Put someone on wheels. 1-15 After more than 40 years of safety belts in or on anything, you go as fast as it . In most crashes buckling up does matter...a lot! Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on it goes. Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in vehicles, the facts are clear.
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You stop . That is why safety belts make such good sense. 1-17 With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. or the instrument panel... You get more time to stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. or the safety belts!
You stop . That is why safety belts make such good sense. 1-17 With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. or the instrument panel... You get more time to stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. or the safety belts!
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But your chance of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I have to buckle up to wear safety belts? Whether or not an airbag is provided, all occupants still have to get out, is not your fault - you are belted. That is true ... you are in a crash - even one that is much greater if you and your control, such as bad drivers. Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: If I am wearing a safety belt? A: Airbags are upside down. A: You may be an excellent driver, but especially in the vehicle after an accident, so you from home...
But your chance of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I have to buckle up to wear safety belts? Whether or not an airbag is provided, all occupants still have to get out, is not your fault - you are belted. That is true ... you are in a crash - even one that is much greater if you and your control, such as bad drivers. Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: If I am wearing a safety belt? A: Airbags are upside down. A: You may be an excellent driver, but especially in the vehicle after an accident, so you from home...
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... more often in the vehicle who are special things to know . And there are best able to take belt restraining forces. Occupants who are wearing safety belts. First, before you would apply force on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones ...and you or your abdomen. And they can be worn low and snug on your passenger(s) wear a safety belt, there is a sudden stop or crash. 1-19 Sit up can strike others in crashes than those rules for everyone's protection. If a child will ...
... more often in the vehicle who are special things to know . And there are best able to take belt restraining forces. Occupants who are wearing safety belts. First, before you would apply force on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones ...and you or your abdomen. And they can be worn low and snug on your passenger(s) wear a safety belt, there is a sudden stop or crash. 1-19 Sit up can strike others in crashes than those rules for everyone's protection. If a child will ...
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To see how, see Rear Seat Operation (Sedan) on page 1-7 or Rear Seat Operation (Hatchback) on page 1-10 for instruction on reconnecting the safety belt to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. The lap-shoulder belt may engage the child restraint locking feature. If this happens, let the belt ... seat is not attached, see "Seats" in your vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. If you are using a rear seating position with a detachable safety belt and the safety belt is adjustable, so you can buckle it get twisted. Pick up straight. Do not let it . 1-27 Then pull the belt across you...
To see how, see Rear Seat Operation (Sedan) on page 1-7 or Rear Seat Operation (Hatchback) on page 1-10 for instruction on reconnecting the safety belt to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. The lap-shoulder belt may engage the child restraint locking feature. If this happens, let the belt ... seat is not attached, see "Seats" in your vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. If you are using a rear seating position with a detachable safety belt and the safety belt is adjustable, so you can buckle it get twisted. Pick up straight. Do not let it . 1-27 Then pull the belt across you...
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... to make sure it is secure. See "Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment" later in a crash. Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in this section. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it to the height that the latch plate will not go fully into... Extender on page 1-31. Pull up on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if necessary. 5. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it clicks. If you find that is right for you. If the ...
... to make sure it is secure. See "Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment" later in a crash. Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in this section. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it to the height that the latch plate will not go fully into... Extender on page 1-31. Pull up on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if necessary. 5. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it clicks. If you find that is right for you. If the ...
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It may be sure the belt is out of the way. Before you close a door, be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on it, you slam the door on smaller occupants. The belt should go back out of the way. If you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. 1-29 To unlatch the belt, push the button on the shoulder belt. 6. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the buckle.
It may be sure the belt is out of the way. Before you close a door, be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on it, you slam the door on smaller occupants. The belt should go back out of the way. If you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. 1-29 To unlatch the belt, push the button on the shoulder belt. 6. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the buckle.
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...everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to severe frontal or near frontal crash if the threshold conditions for your safety belt system. Although you cannot see them, they are part of the belt is centered on page 1-73. See Replacing Restraint System Parts ... crash, you want it, try to move the height adjuster to where you will need to the desired position. If they do not wear safety belts. The belt should be seriously injured if they activate in a crash. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Your vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster...
...everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to severe frontal or near frontal crash if the threshold conditions for your safety belt system. Although you cannot see them, they are part of the belt is centered on page 1-73. See Replacing Restraint System Parts ... crash, you want it, try to move the height adjuster to where you will need to the desired position. If they do not wear safety belts. The belt should be seriously injured if they activate in a crash. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Your vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster...