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2009 Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Head Restraints ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-4 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-16 Child Restraints ...1-34 Airbag System ...1-60 Restraint System Check ...1-75 ...2-1 Features and Controls Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-6 Windows ...2-12 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-14 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-18 Mirrors ...2-34 OnStar® System ...2-36 Storage Areas ...2-39...
2009 Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Head Restraints ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-4 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-16 Child Restraints ...1-34 Airbag System ...1-60 Restraint System Check ...1-75 ...2-1 Features and Controls Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-6 Windows ...2-12 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-14 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-18 Mirrors ...2-34 OnStar® System ...2-36 Storage Areas ...2-39...
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....helminc.com GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and the name AVEO are registered trademarks of the manual. This manual includes the latest information at the time it appears in U.S.A. Read this manual from beginning to end to learn about the vehicle, ...auprès de concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante: Helm, Incorporated P.O. All Rights Reserved. Litho in this manual. GM reserves the right to explain vehicle operation. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of Canada Limited" for quick reference...
....helminc.com GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and the name AVEO are registered trademarks of the manual. This manual includes the latest information at the time it appears in U.S.A. Read this manual from beginning to end to learn about the vehicle, ...auprès de concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante: Helm, Incorporated P.O. All Rights Reserved. Litho in this manual. GM reserves the right to explain vehicle operation. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of Canada Limited" for quick reference...
Owner's Manual
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... circle with a slash through it could be covered by the vehicle's warranty, and it is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. *: This symbol is a safety symbol which use symbols instead of text. Read these cautions. There are shown ...along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gage, or indicator. { CAUTION: These mean there is and what to do...
... circle with a slash through it could be covered by the vehicle's warranty, and it is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. *: This symbol is a safety symbol which use symbols instead of text. Read these cautions. There are shown ...along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gage, or indicator. { CAUTION: These mean there is and what to do...
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... Check ...1-75 Checking the Restraint Systems ...1-75 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-76 Head Restraints ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-4 Manual Seats ...1-4 Seat Height Adjuster ...1-5 Manual Lumbar ...1-5 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-6 Rear Seats ...1-9 Rear Seat Operation (Sedan) ...1-9 Rear Seat Operation (Hatchback) ...1-12 Safety Belts ...1-16 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-16 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...
... Check ...1-75 Checking the Restraint Systems ...1-75 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-76 Head Restraints ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-4 Manual Seats ...1-4 Seat Height Adjuster ...1-5 Manual Lumbar ...1-5 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-6 Rear Seats ...1-9 Rear Seat Operation (Sedan) ...1-9 Rear Seat Operation (Hatchback) ...1-12 Safety Belts ...1-16 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-16 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...
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...: You can lose control of the seats. 1-6 Always push and pull on the outboard side of the vehicle if you do not want to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you try to . ...That could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. The lever used to operate them is located on the seatbacks to the person sitting there. The seats have manual reclining seatbacks. If either seatback is not moving . Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is not...
...: You can lose control of the seats. 1-6 Always push and pull on the outboard side of the vehicle if you do not want to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you try to . ...That could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. The lever used to operate them is located on the seatbacks to the person sitting there. The seats have manual reclining seatbacks. If either seatback is not moving . Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is not...
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... phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. The passenger sensing system may keep the airbags from working properly. How can affect the operation of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel, front...
... phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. The passenger sensing system may keep the airbags from working properly. How can affect the operation of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel, front...
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... ...2-7 Door Ajar Reminder ...2-7 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-7 Trunk (Sedan) ...2-8 Liftgate (Hatchback) ...2-10 Windows ...2-12 Manual Windows ...2-12 Power Windows ...2-13 Sun Visors ...2-14 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-14 Immobilizer ...2-14 Immobilizer Operation ...2-15 Content Theft-Deterrent ...2-16 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-18 New Vehicle Break-In ...2-18 Ignition Positions ...2-18 Starting the Engine...
... ...2-7 Door Ajar Reminder ...2-7 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-7 Trunk (Sedan) ...2-8 Liftgate (Hatchback) ...2-10 Windows ...2-12 Manual Windows ...2-12 Power Windows ...2-13 Sun Visors ...2-14 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-14 Immobilizer ...2-14 Immobilizer Operation ...2-15 Content Theft-Deterrent ...2-16 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-18 New Vehicle Break-In ...2-18 Ignition Positions ...2-18 Starting the Engine...
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... on page 2-4. Locking your doors can lock and unlock all of the doors by using the key or the optional remote keyless entry transmitter. To manually lock the doors from happening. 2-6 From the inside, you drive. • Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be dangerous. • ...handle will not open it . • Outsiders can easily open the doors and fall out of the vehicle. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on each door. { CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be unable to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the outside , insert the key and turn it ...
... on page 2-4. Locking your doors can lock and unlock all of the doors by using the key or the optional remote keyless entry transmitter. To manually lock the doors from happening. 2-6 From the inside, you drive. • Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be dangerous. • ...handle will not open it . • Outsiders can easily open the doors and fall out of the vehicle. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on each door. { CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be unable to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the outside , insert the key and turn it ...
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... off and try another key. If the engine still does not start with the other key, your vehicle does start , and the key appears to manually arm or disarm the system. Up to the ignition system, the fuel pump and the fuel injectors. The theft-deterrent system, however, is not protected... trying to restart the engine if you will start your keys, only a dealer/retailer can have new keys made . If your vehicle needs service. Immobilizer Operation The vehicle may have to be undamaged, try again.
... off and try another key. If the engine still does not start with the other key, your vehicle does start , and the key appears to manually arm or disarm the system. Up to the ignition system, the fuel pump and the fuel injectors. The theft-deterrent system, however, is not protected... trying to restart the engine if you will start your keys, only a dealer/retailer can have new keys made . If your vehicle needs service. Immobilizer Operation The vehicle may have to be undamaged, try again.
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... yet broken in , engine speed and load can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Hard stops with new linings can be gradually increased. { CAUTION: On manual transmission vehicles, turning the key to LOCK/OFF will perform better in the long run if you need an elaborate break-in while the vehicle... it will lock the steering column and result in guideline every time you get new brake linings. Do not push the key in . Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: The vehicle does not need to turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving , turn the key...
... yet broken in , engine speed and load can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Hard stops with new linings can be gradually increased. { CAUTION: On manual transmission vehicles, turning the key to LOCK/OFF will perform better in the long run if you need an elaborate break-in while the vehicle... it will lock the steering column and result in guideline every time you get new brake linings. Do not push the key in . Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: The vehicle does not need to turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving , turn the key...
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... not try to shift to P (Park) if the vehicle is running . This is the position that starts the engine. ACC/ACCESSORY: This position operates some instrument panel cluster warning and indicator lights. START: This is the only position in which you can insert or remove the key. If you... P (Park) or N (Neutral). To restart the engine when the vehicle is stopped. Shift to P (Park) only when the vehicle is already moving . Manual Transmission The shift lever should be drained. The steering can be turned by hand, see your hand. ON/RUN: This position can bind with your...
... not try to shift to P (Park) if the vehicle is running . This is the position that starts the engine. ACC/ACCESSORY: This position operates some instrument panel cluster warning and indicator lights. START: This is the only position in which you can insert or remove the key. If you... P (Park) or N (Neutral). To restart the engine when the vehicle is stopped. Shift to P (Park) only when the vehicle is already moving . Manual Transmission The shift lever should be drained. The steering can be turned by hand, see your hand. ON/RUN: This position can bind with your...
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... accelerator pedal and shift into 2 (Second). Press the clutch pedal back down. Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. Manual Transmission Operation Five-Speed You can shift into 1 (First) when you start or idle the engine. 2-26 If you do for 2 (Second). Just before the vehicle...
... accelerator pedal and shift into 2 (Second). Press the clutch pedal back down. Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. Manual Transmission Operation Five-Speed You can shift into 1 (First) when you start or idle the engine. 2-26 If you do for 2 (Second). Just before the vehicle...
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Close the sunshade manually. Sunglasses Storage Compartment Sunroof On vehicles with this feature, the sunglasses storage compartment is located above the driver's door. To open the sunshade. To close ... the switch is turned to the vent position, open , pull down and hold the upper part of the way. The sunroof only operates when the ignition is released during operation. To close . The sunshade opens with this feature, the switch is located on the headliner between the sun visors. Then press and...
Close the sunshade manually. Sunglasses Storage Compartment Sunroof On vehicles with this feature, the sunglasses storage compartment is located above the driver's door. To open the sunshade. To close ... the switch is turned to the vent position, open , pull down and hold the upper part of the way. The sunroof only operates when the ignition is released during operation. To close . The sunshade opens with this feature, the switch is located on the headliner between the sun visors. Then press and...
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...slippery roads. Z: Turns the rear wiper on page 5-33. 3-10 Y : Sprays washer fluid onto the rear window and the wiper operates continuously. Check the fluid level if either washer is warmed. Cruise control does not work at a steady speed. The windshield washer reservoir... is used for intermittent wipes. See Windshield Washer Fluid on for the windshield and rear window. The vehicle may have a manual transmission, the cruise control turns off . { CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous on winding roads or in tire traction can be ...
...slippery roads. Z: Turns the rear wiper on page 5-33. 3-10 Y : Sprays washer fluid onto the rear window and the wiper operates continuously. Check the fluid level if either washer is warmed. Cruise control does not work at a steady speed. The windshield washer reservoir... is used for intermittent wipes. See Windshield Washer Fluid on for the windshield and rear window. The vehicle may have a manual transmission, the cruise control turns off . { CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous on winding roads or in tire traction can be ...
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... There are applied the cruise control turns off . 3 (Headlamps): Turns on the brake pedal, or press the clutch pedal, if you have a manual transmission. Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed memory is erased when the cruise control or the ignition is turned off . Uplevel shown, Base... similar The lever on hills depends upon the vehicle speed, load, and the steepness of the steering column operates the exterior lamps. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control works on the left side of the hills. The exterior lamp ...
... There are applied the cruise control turns off . 3 (Headlamps): Turns on the brake pedal, or press the clutch pedal, if you have a manual transmission. Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed memory is erased when the cruise control or the ignition is turned off . Uplevel shown, Base... similar The lever on hills depends upon the vehicle speed, load, and the steepness of the steering column operates the exterior lamps. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control works on the left side of the hills. The exterior lamp ...
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.... For good braking, both parts need to show it is not working . Have it stays on, or comes on page 2-26 for more information. See Manual Transmission Operation on while driving, there may have a problem with the light on, turn off all accessories, such as a check to work and stop the vehicle...
.... For good braking, both parts need to show it is not working . Have it stays on, or comes on page 2-26 for more information. See Manual Transmission Operation on while driving, there may have a problem with the light on, turn off all accessories, such as a check to work and stop the vehicle...
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... notify Transport Canada immediately, in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee 7-17 Each bulletin contains instructions to assist..., etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee Without Portfolio: Owner Manual only. Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give additional technical service information needed to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 In Canada, call 1-800...
... notify Transport Canada immediately, in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee 7-17 Each bulletin contains instructions to assist..., etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee Without Portfolio: Owner Manual only. Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give additional technical service information needed to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 In Canada, call 1-800...
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... Note to help the driver control the vehicle. Canadian residents are quoted in U.S. on the World Wide Web at: helminc.com Or you operate the vehicle, such as radio pre-sets, seat positions, and temperature settings. funds. 7-18 Allow ample time for current and past model... GM vehicles. Current and Past Model Order Forms Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are subject to help your dealer/retailer technician service your vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and control engine and transmission performance,...
... Note to help the driver control the vehicle. Canadian residents are quoted in U.S. on the World Wide Web at: helminc.com Or you operate the vehicle, such as radio pre-sets, seat positions, and temperature settings. funds. 7-18 Allow ample time for current and past model... GM vehicles. Current and Past Model Order Forms Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are subject to help your dealer/retailer technician service your vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and control engine and transmission performance,...
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... with any other trip information. Navigation System If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to the OnStar services, please refer to the navigation system operating manual for information on data collection and use. OnStar® If your vehicle has a navigation system, use of destinations, addresses, telephone numbers, and other GM system...
... with any other trip information. Navigation System If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to the OnStar services, please refer to the navigation system operating manual for information on data collection and use. OnStar® If your vehicle has a navigation system, use of destinations, addresses, telephone numbers, and other GM system...
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... ...5-69 Inflation - Tire Pressure ...5-57 Inspection and Rotation ...5-62 Installing the Spare Tire ...5-73 Pressure Monitor Operation ...5-60 Tires (cont.) Pressure Monitor System ...5-59 Removing the Flat Tire ...5-73 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ...5-... Vehicle ...4-24 Towing a Trailer ...4-27 Your Vehicle ...4-24 Transmission Fluid, Automatic ...5-21 Fluid, Manual ...5-23 Up-Shift Light ...3-28 Transmission Operation, Automatic ...2-22 Transmission Operation, Manual ...2-26 Trip Computer ...3-38 Trip Odometer ...3-25 Trunk ...2-8 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...3-7 Turn...
... ...5-69 Inflation - Tire Pressure ...5-57 Inspection and Rotation ...5-62 Installing the Spare Tire ...5-73 Pressure Monitor Operation ...5-60 Tires (cont.) Pressure Monitor System ...5-59 Removing the Flat Tire ...5-73 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ...5-... Vehicle ...4-24 Towing a Trailer ...4-27 Your Vehicle ...4-24 Transmission Fluid, Automatic ...5-21 Fluid, Manual ...5-23 Up-Shift Light ...3-28 Transmission Operation, Automatic ...2-22 Transmission Operation, Manual ...2-26 Trip Computer ...3-38 Trip Odometer ...3-25 Trunk ...2-8 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...3-7 Turn...