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Summary of Contents for Aveo 2016

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Page 2: ...tion and Controls 21 Section 2 Seats and Restraints 129 Section 3 Starting and Operating Instructions 169 Section 4 Service and Maintenance 211 Section 5 Problems on the Road 291 Index 311 Chevrolet A...

Page 3: ...owner with important operating safety and maintenance information All information illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product infor mation available at the time of...

Page 4: ...s organized imagine yourself sitting in the driver s seat Your attention is first focused on the instrument panel directly in front of you then up and out to the mirrors windows and doors and con tinu...

Page 5: ...ection 4 Service and Maintenance The Service and Maintenance section contains fuel information helps you locate the various components in your vehicle s engine compartment offers basic maintenance and...

Page 6: ...ndex in back of the manual It s an alphabetical list of what s in the manual and the page number where you ll find it CAUTION AND NOTICE BOXES CAUTIONS and NOTICES alert you to conditions that may res...

Page 7: ...ou are in a crash and you are not wearing a safe ty belt you can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might not be injured if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and chec...

Page 8: ...should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces CAUTION Continued A safety belt must be used by only one person at a time Do not...

Page 9: ...ute for a safety belt and is only effective in conjunction with the safety belts CAUTION Continued Air bags are designed to be used with the safety belts Even with an air bag if you are in a crash and...

Page 10: ...g a crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash at only 40 km h a 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 110 kg force on your arms The baby would be almost impossible to hol...

Page 11: ...LEAVING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION Avoid leaving your vehicle while the engine is running Do not leave children in the vehicle with the ignition key They could operate the power windows or other controls a...

Page 12: ...e pedal and do not race the engine when shifting out of P Park or N Neutral Do not shift into D Drive or R Reverse when the engine is racing Do not shift into P Park while the vehicle is moving Read S...

Page 13: ...sed and turn the fan on to the highest speed using any set ting that brings in outside air Doing this will force outside air into the vehicle Make sure that no window door trunk or hatch at the rear o...

Page 14: ...our vehicle can be carried away As little as six inches of flowing water can carry away a smaller vehicle If this happens you and other vehicle occupants could drown Don t ignore police warning signs...

Page 15: ...he cargo area of your vehicle and try to spread the weight evenly Never stack things inside the vehicle any higher than the seatbacks Do not leave unse cured child restraints inside the vehicle Try to...

Page 16: ...ANCE PRECAUTIONS CAUTION To avoid personal injury always turn off the ignition and remove the key before working under the hood unless the procedure requires otherwise If it is necessary to perform se...

Page 17: ...treme caution around the electric engine fan It sometimes starts by itself even when the engine is not running CAUTION It is highly dangerous to touch live parts in the engine compartment while the ig...

Page 18: ...g towed Do not tow faster than safe or posted speeds Be sure to secure any loose or damaged parts Never get under a vehicle after it has been lifted Always use separate safety chains on each side of t...

Page 19: ...d scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly Never turn the cap when the engine and cooling system are hot CAUTION ry The vehicle can slip off the jack and injure you o...

Page 20: ...an accident Have the brakes checked imme diately if the brake warning light stays on Do not keep driving with low oil pressure Your engine could overheat and may catch on fire You or others could be...

Page 21: ...ous or even fatal collision if you drive after drinking Please don t drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking Ride home in a cab or designate a driver who will not drink CAUTION Con...

Page 22: ...azard Warning Flashers 48 Headlight Leveling Control 48 Dome Light 49 Battery Saver 49 Heating and Air Conditioning System 50 Manual Climate Control System 50 Automatic Climate Control System 54 Air O...

Page 23: ...s 93 CD MP3 Player 96 Portable Audio Device 103 AF area frequency Code 104 Steering Wheel Audio Controls 105 Antenna 106 Controls Mounted on Steering Wheel Column 107 Exterior Lights Control Lever 107...

Page 24: ...ing System 120 Rear Door Security Lock 120 Rear Cargo Area 121 Trunk Release Sedan Only 121 Liftgate 122 Overhead Area and Roof 124 Sun Visors 124 Sunroof 124 Assist Handles 125 Storage 126 Glove Box...

Page 25: ...Instrumentation and Controls 24 6 7 1 1 17 14 15 16 3 5 13 11 12 10 9 8 2 4 09Aveo_T255_GenR fm Page 24 Wednesday February 13 2008 1 49 PM...

Page 26: ...0 Heating and Air Conditioning System 11 Lighter 12 Cupholder 13 Ashtray 14 Accelerator Pedal 15 Brake Pedal 16 Clutch Pedal 17 Hood Release 1 Side Vent 2 Exterior Light Controls 3 Instrument Cluster...

Page 27: ...Instrumentation and Controls 26 HOLD 2 2 7 3 4 5 9 8 10 1 6 09Aveo_T255_GenR fm Page 26 Wednesday February 13 2008 1 49 PM...

Page 28: ...flash in the direction of the turn or lane change when the turn signal is activated Both arrows will flash when the hazard warning flasher is activated See Lights later in this section for more inform...

Page 29: ...6 Trip Computer Button If equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with a trip computer See Trip Computer later in this section for more information 7 Speedometer The speedometer displays the vehicle s s...

Page 30: ...o move when you brake accelerate or turn 10 Tachometer The tachometer displays en gine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute RPM To maximize fuel efficiency drive in the lower rpm range between...

Page 31: ...at s in the tank When the range drops below approximately 50 km the display will show Refill the tank as soon as possible Note The fuel range estimate is based on your current driving conditions The a...

Page 32: ...press and hold the trip computer button for more than one second Driving Time This display shows the total driving time To reset this reading to zero first select its display then press and hold the t...

Page 33: ...ight This light should come on when the ignition is on but the engine is not running as a check to show you it is working properly If you have a problem with the oil this light may stay on after you s...

Page 34: ...r comes on while you are driving you may have a problem with the electrical charg ing system Have it checked right away NOTICE Driving while this light is on could damage the vehicle If the light come...

Page 35: ...set your parking brake while the ignition is on CAUTION Do not drive the vehicle if the brake warning light does not come on when the parking brake is engaged and the ignition is on See your dealer fo...

Page 36: ...erate normally The brake system seems to be safe If any of these conditions exist tow the vehicle to your dealer for service There is a leak in the brake system The brake system warning light stays on...

Page 37: ...rakes checked immediately if any brake warning light stays on Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible CAUTION If the regular brake system warning light is also on the vehicle does not have antil...

Page 38: ...od and your engine may not run as smooth ly This could lead to costly repairs See your dealer for service If a severe misfire level is detected the light will blink continuously Severe misfire can dam...

Page 39: ...ral seconds when the ignition is turned to the on position as a check to show you it is working properly Then unless the driver s safety belt is already buckled the safety belt light will flash for ab...

Page 40: ...dealer for service CAUTION If the air bag light stays on or comes on while you are driving there may be a problem with this system The air bags may not inflate in a crash or they may inflate even when...

Page 41: ...Lights later in this section for more information Rear Fog Lights Indicator If equipped This light will come on when the rear fog lights are turned on See Rear Fog Lights later in this section for mor...

Page 42: ...Section 3 for more information Also if an invalid key is being used in the ignition the Security System Light will flash See Theft Deterrent System in Section 3 for more information Digital Clock Wit...

Page 43: ...e Use the hood release handle located on the lower driver s side of the instrument panel to open the hood See Section 4 for more information Fuel Door Release Pull up the release lever located near th...

Page 44: ...aving electrical equipment on for extended periods of time can drain your battery NOTICE Adding some electrical equip ment to your vehicle can damage it or keep other things from working properly This...

Page 45: ...e main light switch controls these light systems Headlights Taillights Parking lights License lights Instrument panel lights Rotate the band to OFF to turn off all the lights Rotate the band to to tur...

Page 46: ...until the arrow starts to flash Hold it there until you complete your lane change An arrow on the Indicator and Warning Lights Display will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change If the arr...

Page 47: ...beams When the high beams are on the High Beam Indicator light will also be on Pull the lever back to the center position to return to low beams CAUTION Always switch the high beam headlights to low b...

Page 48: ...hts When the fog lights are on the indicator light will also be on Rear Fog Lights If equipped The rear fog light control is on the windshield wiper washer lever Twist the end of the lever to turn the...

Page 49: ...nce information see Turn Signal earlier in this section Headlight Leveling Control If equipped Your headlights have a 4 position leveling dial located on the instrument panel near the steering column...

Page 50: ...t all times CAUTION Avoid using the dome light while driving in the dark A lighted passenger compart ment reduces visibility in the dark and could cause a colli sion Battery Saver When you leave the l...

Page 51: ...blue area for cooler air 2 Fan Speed Selector This knob controls the fan speed Turn the knob to the right to increase fan speed or to the left to decrease fan speed There are five fan speed settings O...

Page 52: ...irflow through the windshield and side window defroster outlets and the floor outlets Defrosting Use to direct airflow through the windshield and side window defroster outlets Recirculation Press the...

Page 53: ...tended period of time can make you sleepy If this happens bring in fresh air by returning to outside air mode A C Compressor If equipped Press to turn the air condition ing compressor on The engine mu...

Page 54: ...ing on This is normal because your cooling system removes moisture from the air Because the compressor of the cooling system shares the engine power you may notice a slight change in engine power and...

Page 55: ...five times when the ignition is turned on there is a problem with the climate control system Operate the climate control system manually and have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible AUTOMATIC MOD...

Page 56: ...an speed MANUAL MODE Fan Speed Selector Rotate the knob to stop the automatic mode and to manually increase or decrease the amount of airflow through the system Air Outlet Selector Press MODE repeated...

Page 57: ...Recirculation Press the recirculation button to recirculate the air in your vehicle This is useful for keeping dust and odors out or when quick heating or cooling is desired The indicator light will...

Page 58: ...f the automatic mode You may notice water drip under the engine sometimes after driving with air conditioning on This is normal because your cooling system removes moisture from the air Because the co...

Page 59: ...reading will be indicated in metric units of C or in English units of F To change the display between English and metric units do the following 1 Set the temperature to 26 C or 79 F 2 Press and hold A...

Page 60: ...end of the windshield defroster grille Inside Temperature Sensor The inside temperature sensor is located on the climate control panel Air Outlets To open an outlet press on its cover Rotate the cove...

Page 61: ...for a few minutes at least once a week even in the winter or when the air conditioning system is not being used regularly This maintains proper lubrication of the compressor and seals prolonging the...

Page 62: ...t press the button again The outside mirrors may be heated every time the rear defogger is activated The indicator light in the button will glow when the system is on Be sure to turn the defogger off...

Page 63: ...r Filter If equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with a passenger compartment air filter which filters outside air enter ing the vehicle The filter removes contaminants such as pollen and dust from t...

Page 64: ...sound system volume is set to a reasonable level NOTICE Audio systems can be damaged when the vehicle is started with external jumper leads or a booster battery Turn the audio system off before jump s...

Page 65: ...udio system is equipped with the following audio sources Radio Cassette Tape Player Power Volume Control Press to turn the system on and off Rotate the power volume knob to the right to increase the v...

Page 66: ...OUND button repeatedly to select this display 2 Rotate the power volume knob to the right or left to adjust the tone as desired The bass level will appear on the display After making adjustments press...

Page 67: ...ust the sound between the front and rear speakers To adjust the speaker fade do the following 1 Press the SOUND button repeatedly to select this display 2 Rotate the power volume knob to the right or...

Page 68: ...ontrols Source Selection Press AM or FM to stop playing a cassette and switch to the radio Band Selection Press AM repeatedly to switch between the following radio bands AM1 AM2 Press FM repeatedly to...

Page 69: ...igher or lower station and stay there Station Scanning Press and release the SCAN AST button to enter scan mode The radio will find the next station and stay there for a few seconds Then it will go to...

Page 70: ...ss and hold the desired preset button for more than two seconds The current push button number will flash on the display Repeat the steps for each preset button To select a preset station press the co...

Page 71: ...n the display PLAY will appear when a tape is active Press AM or FM to stop playing a cassette and switch to the radio Fast Forwarding Press the up arrow on the TUNE switch to move quickly ahead to an...

Page 72: ...power is interrupted you will need to enter a code into the audio system to select the proper radio frequency intervals for your region Use the following chart to select the appropriate code for your...

Page 73: ...it Your audio system is equipped with the following audio sources Radio Cassette Tape Player 6 Disc CD MP3 Player Power Volume Control Press to turn the system on and off Rotate the power volume knob...

Page 74: ...OUND button repeatedly to select this display 2 Rotate the power volume knob to the right or left to adjust the tone as desired The bass level will appear on the display After making adjustments press...

Page 75: ...ust the sound between the front and rear speakers To adjust the speaker fade do the following 1 Press the SOUND button repeatedly to select this display 2 Rotate the power volume knob to the right or...

Page 76: ...ource Selection Press AM FM to stop playing a cassette or disc and switch to the radio Band Selection Press AM FM repeatedly to switch between the following radio bands FM1 FM2 AM Manual Tuning Press...

Page 77: ...Presetting Stations Manually for more information The radio s Autostore feature allows you to automatically store radio stations with the strongest reception as the presets on two additional radio ban...

Page 78: ...ored to the FM A autostore band To use this feature do the following 1 Press AM FM repeatedly to select the desired radio band 2 Press and hold the SEEK AST button until AUTO SCANNING auto scanning ap...

Page 79: ...on A REW will appear on the display Cassette Tape Switching Sides When listening to a cassette tape press TAPE to switch to the other side Dolby B Noise Reduction To reduce background noise on Dolby e...

Page 80: ...the way the CD R has been handled You may experience an increase in skipping difficulty in finding tracks and or difficulty in loading and ejecting Do not use scratched or damaged discs If these prob...

Page 81: ...ough 6 represent the order of the disc loading slots Press and release the button that corresponds with the desired slot 4 The system will display a message instructing you to load a disc Insert a dis...

Page 82: ...d up to six discs in the player 5 When you are done loading discs press LOAD to cancel the loading function When a disc is inserted CDP will appear on the display As the disc loads FILECHECK file chec...

Page 83: ...disc Scanning Press the INT button to sample the first few seconds of each track on each disc INTRO will appear on the display Press the button again to stop this function Repeat Function Press the RP...

Page 84: ...MP3 WMA files on one disc Make sure playlists have one of the following extensions mp3 wma Files with other extensions may not work Files can be recorded at a variety of fixed or variable bit rates S...

Page 85: ...names MP3 WMA CDs recorded without file folders can also be played The player can support up to 8 folders in depth but keep the depth of the folders to a minimum in order to make it easier to locate a...

Page 86: ...displayed or numbered No Folder When the CD only contains compressed audio files without any folders all files will be located under the root folder ROOT root will appear on the display as the name of...

Page 87: ...l appear on the display when each track starts to play If the ignition or the radio is turned off the compact disc will stay in the player When the ignition and radio are turned on the compact disc wi...

Page 88: ...ay the tracks in the cur rent directory will repeat ALL all When ALL appears on the display the player will repeat files from all directories Press the button again to stop this function MP3 WMA Infor...

Page 89: ...codes when servicing your CD player Portable Audio Device Your audio system has a feature which allows you to connect an auxiliary audio source The jack allows you to connect an auxiliary device such...

Page 90: ...TAPE switch from the portable audio device to a cassette AF area frequency Code If battery power is interrupted you will need to enter a code into the audio system to select the proper radio frequenc...

Page 91: ...o system is equipped with the following audio sources Radio CD MP3 Player Power Volume Control Press to turn the system on and off Rotate the power volume knob to the right to increase the volume and...

Page 92: ...D button repeatedly to select this display 2 Rotate the power volume knob to the right or left to adjust the tone as desired The bass level will appear on the display After making adjustments press th...

Page 93: ...ust the sound between the front and rear speakers To adjust the speaker fade do the following 1 Press the SOUND button repeatedly to select this display 2 Rotate the power volume knob to the right or...

Page 94: ...Selection Press AM repeatedly to switch between the following radio bands AM1 AM2 Press FM repeatedly to switch between the following radio bands FM1 FM2 Manual Tuning Press the up or down arrow on t...

Page 95: ...button again to stop this function PRESETTING STATIONS The station preset buttons allow you to store and quickly recall six stations on each band See Presetting Stations Manually for more information...

Page 96: ...stored to the FM A autostore band To use this feature do the following 1 Press AM or FM to select the desired radio band 2 Press and hold the SCAN AST button for two seconds until AUTO SCANNING appear...

Page 97: ...culty in loading and ejecting Do not use scratched or damaged discs If these problems occur check the bottom of the CD for damage or try a known good CD Do not apply paper labels to discs The labels m...

Page 98: ...ere it stopped Play Pause Press CD AUX to pause playback PAUSE will flash on the display Press the button again to resume normal play Note This feature is disabled when an auxiliary device is connecte...

Page 99: ...r on the display The current selection will continue to repeat Press the button again to stop this function Random Playback Press RDM button to play the tracks randomly rather than in sequence RDM wil...

Page 100: ...contain 18 songs or less When burning an MP3 WMA disc using multiple sessions make sure to finalize the disc It is usually better to burn the disc all at once The player will be able to read and play...

Page 101: ...will not be displayed or numbered No Folder When the CD only contains compressed audio files without any folders all files will be located under the root folder ROOT will appear on the display as the...

Page 102: ...ame will appear on the display when each track starts to play If the ignition or the radio is turned off the compact disc will stay in the player When the ignition and radio are turned on the compact...

Page 103: ...ng play modes DIR directory When DIR appears on the display the tracks in the current directory will repeat ALL all When ALL appears on the display the player will repeat files from all directories Pr...

Page 104: ...atible with the player There was a problem while burning the disc A paper disc label is caught in the disc player If a disc is not playing correctly for any other reason try a known good disc Contact...

Page 105: ...able audio device to a compact disc AF area frequency Code If battery power is interrupted you will need to enter a code into the audio system to select the proper radio frequency intervals for your r...

Page 106: ...ress or on the VOLUME volume switch to increase or decrease the volume Seeking When the radio is active press SEEK for less than a half second to find the next preset station When the radio is active...

Page 107: ...e a razor blade or anything else that is sharp on the inside of the rear window You could cut or damage the warming grid or the integrated rear window antenna The repairs would not be covered by your...

Page 108: ...res Headlights and Other Exterior Lights Turn Signals See Lights earlier in this section Horn If the vehicle is equipped with a driver s air bag sound the horn by pressing the horn symbols on either s...

Page 109: ...of several different positions To tilt it hold the steering wheel and push the lever Place the wheel where you like it and then pull the lever to lock it in place Make sure the steering wheel and col...

Page 110: ...s To control the windshield wipers push the large stalk on the side of the steering column up or down The ignition has to be on for this feature to work For a single wiper cycle push the stalk slightl...

Page 111: ...o spray washer fluid on the wind shield and activate the wipers pull the stalk toward you for more than a half second The washer will spray fluid and when the stalk is released the wipers will operate...

Page 112: ...r the wind shield of any obstructions Don t use the washer fluid in freezing weather until your windshield is warmed so that ice doesn t form and block your vision NOTICE Wiper operation on dry window...

Page 113: ...really are Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes CAUTION Always keep your mirrors properly adjusted and use them while driving to widen your view of objects and o...

Page 114: ...he left or right mirror by moving the switch to the left or right To adjust the mirror push the arrows on the control in the direction you want the mirror to move Heated Mirrors If equipped The outsid...

Page 115: ...le Inside Day Night Mirror The mirror pivots so that you can adjust it up and down or side to side Pull or push the tab at the base of the mirror to switch between night and day driving CAUTION Your v...

Page 116: ...ve a child alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather CAUTION Keep all parts of the body inside the vehicle Body parts outside the vehicle can be struck by passing ob...

Page 117: ...the vehicle Each passenger door has a control switch for its own window To lower the window press the switch The rear windows do not open fully To raise the window pull up on the front of the switch...

Page 118: ...se the window lockout feature to prevent them from operating the power windows Window Lockout This button is located on the driver s door armrest in front of the power window switches Press the button...

Page 119: ...perly and lock the doors whenever you drive Locking your doors when you drive can help prevent unwanted outsiders from entering your vehicle when you slow down or stop the vehicle CAUTION Do not leave...

Page 120: ...and hinge Manual Door Locks From the outside use your key to lock or unlock the doors From the inside use the manual door lock to lock and unlock each door individually Anti lockout Feature The drive...

Page 121: ...with locks that help prevent passengers especially children from opening the rear doors from inside When the security lock is engaged you can unlock the door from the inside But the door can only be...

Page 122: ...Be sure the trunk lid does not hit obstructions such as a standing person or wall when you open the trunk CAUTION Do not operate the vehicle with the trunk open An open trunk would obstruct your rear...

Page 123: ...ery dangerous to drive with the liftgate open Carbon monoxide CO gas can come into your vehicle You cannot see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness and even death If you must drive with it open ma...

Page 124: ...the lift gate closure area From the outside use your key to unlock the liftgate Turn the key clockwise to unlock the liftgate To open the liftgate pull up on the handle on the outside of the liftgate...

Page 125: ...ot stick body parts or objects out the sunroof opening Make sure the sunroof opening is clear inside and outside before opening or closing the sunroof NOTICE Do not place heavy objects on or around th...

Page 126: ...sired position If dirt or debris collects in the guide rail while the sunroof is open sunroof operation may become noisier than normal For quieter sunroof operation periodically open the sunroof and i...

Page 127: ...n the case of a collision or a sudden stop an open glove box can cause personal injuries or damage to your vehicle Do not drive with the glove box open Cupholders Your vehicle is equipped with a cupho...

Page 128: ...RAY AND LIGHTER To open the front ashtray pull the ashtray toward you To remove the ashtray open the ashtray Then push down on the tab at the back of the ashtray while pulling it out CAUTION Do not pu...

Page 129: ...te lighter and do not allow children to operate or play with the cigarette lighter NOTICE Do not hold the cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating If you do it could damage the heater e...

Page 130: ...150 Safety Belt Pretensioners 151 Inflatable Restraint System 152 Passenger Air Bags Deactivation Switch 156 Child Restraints 158 Top Strap 162 Anchors for Child Restraints with Lower Attaching Point...

Page 131: ...N Do not adjust the driver s seat when the vehicle is moving The seat could jerk and cause a loss of control A collision could result causing injury or damage to your vehi cle or someone else s proper...

Page 132: ...injury or damage to your vehi cle or someone else s property CAUTION Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous Even if you buckle up your safety belts can t do the...

Page 133: ...sest to the top of your ears To raise a head restraint just pull it up To lower a head restraint push the button under the restraint and slide the restraint down Some rear seat head restraints if equi...

Page 134: ...p of a key into the release hole and release the buckle Allow the belt to fully retract See Removable Rear Center Lap Shoulder Belt later in this section for more information 3 Lift the release knob o...

Page 135: ...ides 6 Reconnect the latch plate to the buckle on the lap shoulder belt if equipped for the center seating position Make sure the belt is not twisted NOTICE Make sure the safety belts are hooked to th...

Page 136: ...Only To fold the seat forward 1 Fold down the rear seatback See Folding Rear Seatback earlier in this section 2 Make sure that the head restraints are completely lowered See Head Restraints earlier i...

Page 137: ...at using the built in hook 5 Store the safety belt and buckles in the storage compartment beneath the floor mat CAUTION Do not allow passengers to sit on the folded seatbacks while the vehicle is in m...

Page 138: ...cushion back to its original position Make sure it locks into place Make sure the rear safety belt and buckles are removed from storage NOTICE Damage to the safety belt buck le or rear seat locking me...

Page 139: ...seat cushion Be sure the belt is not twisted NOTICE Make sure the safety belts are hooked to the retaining guide Failure to follow this precaution can result in damage to the safety belts Easy Entry...

Page 140: ...ccident The safety belt information included here is intended for vehicle occupants of adult size and for older children who have outgrown booster seats Be sure that if children are too small to be we...

Page 141: ...do their job when the seatback is excessively reclined In order to gain the full benefit of a safety belt you must wear it correctly and position yourself correctly within your seat CAUTION Wearing a...

Page 142: ...ses in a pocket the occupant can be injured in the event of a collision CAUTION If the safety belt goes over an armrest if equipped the lap portion of the safety belt could apply force to the abdomen...

Page 143: ...ements as soon as possible NOTICE If safety belt replacement is necessary it is recommended that the entire safety belt assembly be replaced Lap Shoulder Belt The front seats and the rear outboard sea...

Page 144: ...kle until it clicks Be sure to insert the correct latch plate into the appropri ate buckle Make sure the release button on the buckle faces upward or outward 5 Pull up on the latch plate to make sure...

Page 145: ...should not cross the face or neck The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones and you would be le...

Page 146: ...ng the adjuster at the proper height pull it slightly down to make sure it is locked in place CAUTION Maladjustment of the safety belt height could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a cra...

Page 147: ...ion for more information Folding Rear Seatback Before fastening the rear center belt make sure it is properly installed 1 Push the latch plate at the end of the safety belt strap into the buckle with...

Page 148: ...safety belt strap into the buckle with the key hole Make sure the mechanism clicks and the strap is not twisted CAUTION A safety belt that is twisted or improperly attached or routed won t provide the...

Page 149: ...te into the buckle until it clicks Make sure the release button on the buckle faces upward or outward 3 To tighten the belt hold the buckle and pull on the slack Make sure the belt is worn low and snu...

Page 150: ...er Inflatable Restraint System later in this section for more information about this feature Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants...

Page 151: ...ng and will remain illuminated to remind you to fasten your safety belts Then if the driver s belt is still not buckled the first time the vehicle speed exceeds 22 km h a chime may sound and the light...

Page 152: ...ers work only once If the pretensioners are activated in a collision they will need to be replaced See your dealer for service CAUTION Service on or around the pretensioner system components or wiring...

Page 153: ...N Both the safety belt restraint system and the air bag restraint system are designed to best protect adults Anyone who is up against or very close to an inflating air bag could be seriously injured o...

Page 154: ...nflat ing air bag it could seriously injure you Safety belts help keep you in position in case an air bag inflates in a collision The driver should sit as far back as possible while still able to main...

Page 155: ...ag inflates If something is between an occupant and an air bag the air bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into the occupant causing severe injury or even death The path of an...

Page 156: ...ormal Although they may cause some skin or eye irritation these substances are not toxic CAUTION The air bag only inflates once It must be replaced after a collision Let only qualified technicians wor...

Page 157: ...The air bags may not inflate in a crash or they may inflate even when there hasn t been a crash To avoid injury to yourself or others have the vehicle serviced right away Passenger Air Bags Deactivat...

Page 158: ...ion The switch is in the glove box To deactivate the passenger s air bags insert your ignition key into the switch push in and turn the key to the off position The passenger s front and side impact if...

Page 159: ...er Make sure the child restraint is not too hot before placing a child there Be sure that if children are under six years of age or are too small to be well restrained by the safety belt system that t...

Page 160: ...e weight and height limitations for the particular restraint CAUTION Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example i...

Page 161: ...ny bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries Young children should always be secured in appropriate child restraints These restraints use the safety belt system in your vehicle b...

Page 162: ...move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go CAUTION Your vehicle may be equipped with side impact air bags Do not install a child restraint in the front passenger seating position if the...

Page 163: ...s mass group X Seat position not suitable for children in this mass group Mass Group Seat Group Mass kg Front Passenger Rear Outboard Passengers Rear Center 0 10 kg X U X 0 13 kg X U X I 9 18 kg X U X...

Page 164: ...an Models The top strap anchor brackets are located on the shelf behind the rear seats To access a bracket open the trim cover Pull up on the anchor to raise it Hatchback Models The top strap anchor b...

Page 165: ...ad restraint Consult the manufacturer s instructions for the child restraint to determine when and how to tighten the top strap CAUTION The top strap anchor brackets are only designed to anchor child...

Page 166: ...ts the seat cushion in the outboard rear seats CAUTION If a child restraint is not attached to its anchorage points the restraint will not be able to protect a child sitting there In a crash the child...

Page 167: ...ild restraint designed for this system 1 Locate the anchors where the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion The location of each lower anchor is identified by a circular mark on the lower edge o...

Page 168: ...ld restraint is not too hot before placing a child there CAUTION Hatchback Models Do not leave the lower anchor covers open unzipped when the anchors are not in use Otherwise foreign objects could acc...

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Page 170: ...ing Instructions 184 Engine Starting 185 Engine Starting Problems 187 Transmission 188 Automatic Transmission 188 Manual Transmission 193 Vehicle Parking 194 Traction 196 Brakes 196 Brake Pedal Travel...

Page 171: ...ot race the engine NOTICE Continued Avoid making hard stops except in emergencies Avoid quick starts sudden acceleration and prolonged high speed driving in order to avoid damage to the engine and to...

Page 172: ...nder the vehicle for leaks Check your vehicle s engine oil level and other fluid levels See Section 4 regularly for unusual wear or damage Check periodically to see that all nuts and bolts are tight A...

Page 173: ...ur vehicle s indicators and warning lights Check the instrument cluster Release the manual parking brake The regular brake warning light should go out Be sure all windows rearview mirrors light bulbs...

Page 174: ...ge Carbon monoxide CO gas could get into your vehicle Idling the engine even in an open area for any amount of time may allow dangerous exhaust fumes into your vehi cle Turn the fan on using any setti...

Page 175: ...d on the key number plate The key code number tells your dealer how to make extra keys Keep the number plate in a safe place not in the vehicle If you lose your keys contact your dealer to obtain new...

Page 176: ...You must use the remote keyless entry transmitter to activate the anti theft mode See Remote Keyless Entry later in this section for more information Note The system can be activated even if windows a...

Page 177: ...ctivated even if the windows are open Close all the windows and doors before leaving the vehicle CAUTION Do not lock the vehicle using the remote keyless entry transmitter if anyone is to be left insi...

Page 178: ...nsmitter or open either the driver or front passenger door with a key Or wait 28 seconds and the alarm will automatically stop The system will lock the doors and reset the armed theft deterrent system...

Page 179: ...s will not operate Operating the remote keyless entry system may interact with the vehicle s theft deterrent system if equipped See Content Theft Deterrent System earlier in this section for more info...

Page 180: ...k all doors Hatchback Press to unlock all doors The hazard lights will flash twice Note If a door the trunk or the liftgate or the hood is not opened or the key is not placed in the ignition within 30...

Page 181: ...ment You may be too far from your vehicle Check your distance You may have to stand closer to your vehicle in rain or snow Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal Take...

Page 182: ...the cover and carefully detach the sticker from the unit Keep the sticker in a clean place 3 Remove the battery and replace it with the new one making sure the positive side of the battery is facing u...

Page 183: ...replaced you must rematch all of your transmitters at the same time Up to five transmitters can be matched to your vehicle See your dealer to purchase a new transmitter and to have transmit ters match...

Page 184: ...s position unlocks the steering wheel Note In order to turn the key from the Accessory position to the Lock position the ignition key switch must be pushed in slightly NOTICE Leaving the key in the ac...

Page 185: ...not reach for the key through the steering wheel The steering wheel could suddenly turn causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and injure fingers hands or arms STARTING INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE...

Page 186: ...idle the engine at high speed for more than five minutes to avoid damaging the exhaust system 1 Make sure the parking brake is applied before starting the engine 2 Vehicles with Automatic Transmissio...

Page 187: ...h pedal to the floor while starting the engine 3 Turn your ignition key to START Do not push the accelerator pedal Let go of the key when the engine starts 4 Let the engine idle for at least 30 second...

Page 188: ...let it warm up before you drive Do not race the engine when it is cold If the engine still won t start it could be flooded with too much gasoline Engine Flooding If the engine is flooded with too much...

Page 189: ...racing is danger ous Keep your foot on the brake pedal and off the acceler ator pedal After shifting wait a while then release the brake pedal slowly This will prevent any unexpected rapid accelera t...

Page 190: ...this position to park the vehicle and when starting the engine CAUTION When you leave your vehicle be sure the shift lever is fully in P Park and the parking brake is firmly applied Don t try to shif...

Page 191: ...oving Use N Neutral when your vehicle is being towed CAUTION Do not shift out of P Park or N Neutral with the engine racing D4 Automatic Overdrive NOTICE Use D4 Automatic Overdrive as much as possible...

Page 192: ...ld mode to use the automatic transmission like a manual transmission Press the HOLD button to activate this feature A light on the instrument cluster will come on when hold mode is selected Press it a...

Page 193: ...he engine and shift the transmission into the desired position 8 Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION EMERGENCY OPERATION If a problem is detected with the automatic tr...

Page 194: ...Neutral position when it is centered in the shift pattern Use the Neutral position when you start or idle your engine CAUTION Do not skip gears when you downshift or you could lose control of the veh...

Page 195: ...dealer if the clutch pedal free play differs from the norm The clutch pedal or linkage needs to be adjusted VEHICLE PARKING NOTICE Things that can burn can touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle...

Page 196: ...on and remove the key See Parking Brake later in this section for more information Winter Parking Tip Under cold weather conditions the parking brake can freeze in the engaged position This is most li...

Page 197: ...some power brake assist left but it s used up as you brake The brake pedal may be harder to push and it may take longer to stop CAUTION If one brake circuit should fail the vehicle can still be stoppe...

Page 198: ...may be the wrong thing to do The wheels could stop rolling If they do the vehicle would not be able to respond to your steering Momentum would carry your vehicle in whatever direction it was headed wh...

Page 199: ...until there is a slight resistance See your dealer if the brake pedal free play differs from the norm The brakes need to be adjusted Antilock Brake System If equipped The antilock brake system helps y...

Page 200: ...y the system performs a self check You may hear a clicking noise or feel the brake pedal move during the self check This is normal If the Antilock Brake System Warning Light turns on there is a proble...

Page 201: ...the vehicle and you or others may be injured NOTICE Do not drive with the parking brake set Driving with the parking brake on can cause the rear brakes to overheat The rear brakes and even other part...

Page 202: ...acks Do not leave unsecured child restraints inside the vehicle Try to secure anything that is carried inside the vehicle CAUTION If you try to carry something on top of your vehicle that is longer or...

Page 203: ...ler CAUTION If you don t use the correct equipment and drive properly you could lose control when you pull a trailer behind your vehicle You could have a seri ous accident For example if the trailer i...

Page 204: ...ng any setting that brings in outside air This will bring fresh air into your vehicle See Heat ing and Air Conditioning System in Section 1 The maximum loaded trailer weight you can pull with your veh...

Page 205: ...ht must be included in the total vehicle weight The Gross Combination Weight Rating is the maximum permissible total loaded weight of both the vehicle and the trailer Remember to include the weights o...

Page 206: ...r fully loaded and the coupler at its normal towing height This weight can be measured using bathroom scales Never exceed the Gross Trailer Weight Rating Trailer tongue weight should never exceed 50 k...

Page 207: ...r tongue weight should never exceed 50 kg 1 2 DOHC Engine When towing a trailer with trailer brakes the trailer weight should not exceed 1 000 kg Without trailer brakes the trailer weight should not e...

Page 208: ...nd never allow safety chains to drag on the ground Trailer Brakes Read and follow all instructions that come with the trailer brakes Never modify your vehicle s brake system Trailer Lights Make sure y...

Page 209: ...stopping distance Slow down and shift into a lower gear before descending steep or long downhill grades Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or too frequently Otherwise the brakes could overhe...

Page 210: ...to go wrong your rig could start to move People could be injured and both your vehicle and the trailer could be damaged You should not park vehicles with trailers on a grade hill However if you must p...

Page 211: ...brake Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks CAUTION Make sure that anyone remov ing the wheel chocks stands to the side of the traile...

Page 212: ...ment 262 Replacement Bulb Specifications 268 Specifications and Capacities 269 Engine Specifications 269 Drivetrain 273 Chassis 275 Brake System 275 Capacities Approximate 276 Exterior Dimensions 277...

Page 213: ...for more informa tion CAUTION Make sure you dispose of materials in accordance with environmental protection regulations to help protect the environment and your health Some parts cannot be recycled F...

Page 214: ...lames and smoking materials away from gasoline Unleaded Fuel Vehicles Designed to Run on Unleaded Fuel CAUTION Fuel vapor is highly flammable Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel NO...

Page 215: ...utomobile Manufacturers at www autoalliance org Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle You should use a high quality fuel which meets the minimum oc...

Page 216: ...the catalytic converter could be damaged by imperfect combustion CAUTION Do not drive your vehicle if the engine is running rough or if it lacks power Operating your vehicle under these conditions may...

Page 217: ...el Door Release The remote fuel filler door release allows you to open the fuel filler door from inside the vehicle Pull up the release lever located near the front corner of the driver s seat Note If...

Page 218: ...ricity CAUTION Fuel vapor is highly flammable Keep sparks flames and smok ing materials away from fuel If you get gasoline on you and then something ignites it you could be badly burned To avoid injur...

Page 219: ...TION To allow room for fuel expan sion in the fuel tank caused by heat from the engine fill the tank only until the pump s automatic nozzle shuts off CAUTION If a fire starts while you are refueling d...

Page 220: ...support rod from the retaining clip 4 Rotate the rod down and insert the free end securely into the socket on the fender To close the hood 1 While holding the hood to keep it from falling remove the s...

Page 221: ...hood open An open hood will obscure the driver s vision Operating your vehicle with an obstructed view can lead to a collision resulting in damage to your vehicle or other property personal injury or...

Page 222: ...er 2 Oil Fill Cap 3 Brake Clutch Fluid Reservoir 4 Engine Coolant Reservoir 5 Underhood Fuse and Relay Center 6 Battery 7 Washer Fluid Reservoir 8 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir If equipped 9 Engine O...

Page 223: ...lutch Fluid Reservoir 4 Engine Coolant Reservoir 5 Underhood Fuse and Relay Center 6 Battery 7 Washer Fluid Reservoir 8 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir If equipped 9 Engine Oil Dipstick 10 Automatic Tr...

Page 224: ...Clutch Fluid Reservoir 4 Engine Coolant Reservoir 5 Underhood Fuse and Relay Center 6 Battery 7 Washer Fluid Reservoir 8 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir If equipped 9 Engine Oil Dipstick 1 2 3 4 5 6 7...

Page 225: ...ke Clutch Fluid Reservoir 4 Engine Coolant Reservoir 5 Underhood Fuse and Relay Center 6 Battery 7 Washer Fluid Reservoir 8 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 9 Engine Oil Dipstick 10 Automatic Transmissi...

Page 226: ...e proper lubrication of the vehicle s engine It is normal for an engine to use some oil Check the oil level at regular intervals such as when refueling It is the owner s responsibility to check the en...

Page 227: ...evel must be above the lower mark Add oil as required Avoid over filling the engine since this may cause engine damage To determine the engine oil fill location see Oil Fill Cap in the engine compartm...

Page 228: ...0 is the recommended engine oil for your vehicle When choosing an oil consider the range of temperature your vehicle will be operated in before the next oil change Then select the recommended oil visc...

Page 229: ...amage the engine See your dealer for information on additives Consult your dealer if you think your engine has an oil related problem Engine Oil Change Intervals CAUTION Changing the engine oil and fi...

Page 230: ...include but are not limited to frequent cold starting frequent driving when the outside temperature remains below freezing frequent driving in stop and go traffic frequent short trips prolonged idlin...

Page 231: ...s the engine warms and drops back as the engine cools CAUTION Adding only plain water or a liquid other than the recom mended coolant can be dangerous The engine could overheat but you would not get t...

Page 232: ...er open the cap when the engine and cooling system are hot Scalding fluid and steam can escape and burn you CAUTION Engine coolant can be hazardous If ingested it can cause illness and death Keep out...

Page 233: ...ble If the fluid is contaminated or transmission fluid NOTICE Take care to prevent contami nation Contaminated fluid can affect performance and lead to costly repairs To prevent contamination of the f...

Page 234: ...ever through each gear range pausing for about 3 seconds in each range Then position the shift lever in P Park 4 With the engine running at idle speed remove the dipstick wipe it clean and reinsert it...

Page 235: ...ssion make sure not to overfill it Overfilling will result in leakage on hot engine parts and might start a fire Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission NOTICE If you are adding more...

Page 236: ...be damaged Check the fluid at the intervals recommended in your Maintenance Schedule Check the fluid only when the engine is off the vehicle is parked on a level surface and the transmission is cool...

Page 237: ...chart later in this section to determine what kind of fluid to use 3 Reinstall the filler plug 4 Check the transmission case for leaks or damage Power Steering Fluid If equipped NOTICE Driving your ve...

Page 238: ...d Add only enough fluid to bring the fluid up to the proper level See the Recommended Fluids and Lubricants chart later in this section to determine what kind of fluid to use CAUTION When adding fluid...

Page 239: ...rash Make sure you dispose of mate rials in accordance with envi ronmental protection regulations to help protect the environment and your health Change the fluid according to the maintenance schedule...

Page 240: ...as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system CAUTION If there is too much brake fluid it can spill on the engine The fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough You or others cou...

Page 241: ...einstall the cap Windshield Washer Fluid CAUTION Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous Check the fluid level often to be sure you are prepared to clear the wind shield of any obstructions Use...

Page 242: ...c materials Wash hands after handling Make sure that you dispose of old batteries in accordance with environmental protection regulations to help protect the environment and your health For important...

Page 243: ...leaning Battery Terminals 1 Turn off the ignition and remove the key 2 Use a wrench to loosen and remove the battery cable clamps from the terminals Always disconnect the negative terminal first 3 Use...

Page 244: ...r power steering pump and air conditioning compressor to function properly the drive belt should be in good condition and should be adjusted properly Replace the drive belt if it is worn cracked or fr...

Page 245: ...d properly unless you are doing repairs or maintenance work Do not operate the vehicle without the air filter installed If the engine is started with the air filter improperly positioned the engine co...

Page 246: ...through it in direction opposite of nor mal airflow 7 Change the filter if it remains caked with dirt Reinstall the cover when you are done Spark Plugs CAUTION Electric ignition systems have a greate...

Page 247: ...es regularly If the wiper blades are not wiping properly clean the window glass and the blades with a mild detergent and rinse with water NOTICE Do not use any of the following as a cleaner solvents g...

Page 248: ...clip 2 Take the worn wiper blade off the wiper arm 3 Install a new wiper blade onto the wiper arm PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AIR FILTER IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with a passenger compartmen...

Page 249: ...eat the blower motor and damage it To change the filter 1 Open the glove box halfway down 2 Grip the glove box by both the upper and lower side and pull it out of the housing 3 Remove the filter cover...

Page 250: ...ous accident cause them to overheat You could have an air out and a Check the inflation pressure cold likely to be punctured 09Aveo_T255_GenR fm Page 249 Wednesday February 13 2008 1 49 PM WHEELS AND...

Page 251: ...flation causes strength and thus may damage loading abnormal wear poor driveability and poor fuel economy Excessively high inflation causes ride which promotes vehicle damage due to impact from road b...

Page 252: ...for the correct rotation pattern Make sure the wheel nuts are properly tightened 09Aveo_T255_GenR fm Page 251 Wednesday February 13 2008 1 49 PM To check and adjust tyre For tyre pressure inspection...

Page 253: ...er things that mean Foreign objects or punctures The tread or sidewall is cracked cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric split CAUTION accidents If the tread is badly damaged replace it See...

Page 254: ...driving about 1 km CAUTION Use of snow chains could adversely affect vehicle handling Do not exceed 50 km h or the speed limit recommended by the manufacturer whichever is lower Avoid sharp turns bum...

Page 255: ...type as the original vehicle be sure to use them on all four wheels and handling of the vehicle allow 09Aveo_T255_GenR fm Page 254 Wednesday February 13 2008 1 49 PM Use tyre chains only when you siz...

Page 256: ...6 Technical data Technical data Vehicle identification 246 Vehicle data 249 Vehicle identification ISOVIN plates Each vehicle has its own individual International Standards Organisation Vehicle Identi...

Page 257: ...ed by electrical problems The instrument panel fuse block is on the driver s side wall of the instrument panel Additional fuses are located in the engine compartment The engine compartment fuse block...

Page 258: ...ort circuit damage the electrical system or start a fire Serious injury could occur If a fuse is blown try to determine and repair the cause of the prob lem Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new o...

Page 259: ...G Rear Fog Light 10A If equipped Name Circuits protected 10A SDM 25A WIPER 10A CLUSTER 10A T SIG 10A EMS2 15A EMS1 15A STOP LAMP 15A CIGAR 10A AUDIO 10A OBD 10A CLUSTER ROOM LAMP 15A SOCKET 10A RR FOG...

Page 260: ...0A Name Circuits protected SUN ROOF Sunroof 20A If equipped EMS2 Engine Manage ment System 2 10A AUDIO Sound System 10A SOCKET Accessory Power Outlet 15A B UP LAMP Backup Light 10A Name Circuits prote...

Page 261: ...13 50A BATT 14 30A IGN2 ST 15 30A ACC IGN1 15A HAZ ARD 16 34 FUSE PULLER 6 H L LOW RELAY B 35 10A H L LOW RH 17 10A H L LOW LH 18 15A FRT FOG 19 15A H L HI 20 5 H L HI RELAY 4 PARK LAMP RELAY 3 FRT FO...

Page 262: ...Speed Radiator Fan 20A 23 Air Conditioning Compressor 10A if equipped 24 Power Window 2 10A if equipped 25 Power Window 1 20 30A if equipped 26 Fuel Pump 15A 27 Electronic Control Unit 10A No Circuits...

Page 263: ...uids CAUTION Continued Only illuminate the bulb when it is installed in a lamp Replace any headlight that is cracked or damaged Do not touch the replace ment bulb with your fingers or hands Keep the b...

Page 264: ...the headlight assembly 3 Remove the headlight cap 4 Pull the parking light bulb socket located next to the headlight bulb out of the assembly 5 Pull the bulb straight out of the socket 6 Reverse the s...

Page 265: ...procedure requires special skills tools and equipment It is recommended that you have your dealer perform this service Before attempting any service procedure yourself make sure that you are very fam...

Page 266: ...ls 1 Open the trunk or liftgate 2 Remove the two screws holding the light assembly 3 Turn the bulb socket counter clockwise to remove it 4 Gently push in and turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove i...

Page 267: ...the five screws and remove the reflector assembly 6 Pull the bulb straight out to remove it from the socket 7 Reverse the steps to install a new bulb License Light 1 Remove the two screws and the lig...

Page 268: ...Remove the bulb 3 Reverse the steps to install a new bulb Rear Cargo Area Light 1 Open the trunk or liftgate 2 Use a flat head screwdriver to pry the light assembly from the housing 3 Remove the bulb...

Page 269: ...llight Hatchback 21 5W x2 Brake Taillight or Rear Fog Light Sedan 21 5W x2 or 21W x2 Backup Light or Rear Fog Light Hatchback 21W x1 Backup Light Sedan 21W x2 Center High Mounted Stoplight If equipped...

Page 270: ...re x Stroke 69 7 mm x 79 0 mm Compression Ratio 10 5 1 Maximum Power 62 kW 6 000 rpm Maximum Torque 114 Nm 3 800 rpm Fuel System Multi Point Injection Spark Plug RA7YC 0 8 0 9 mm Gap Battery Rating 12...

Page 271: ...Stroke 77 9 mm x 73 4 mm Compression Ratio 9 5 1 Maximum Power 69 kW 6 200 rpm Maximum Torque 130 Nm 3 400 rpm Fuel System Multi Point Injection Spark Plug BKR6E 11 1 0 1 1 mm Gap Battery Rating 12 V...

Page 272: ...tio 9 5 1 Maximum Power 62 kW 5 600 rpm Maximum Torque 128 Nm 3 000 rpm Fuel System Multi Point Injection Spark Plug RN9YC 0 7 0 8 mm Gap Battery Rating 12 Volts 55 AH Cold Cranking Amps 550 CCA Alter...

Page 273: ...Stroke 79 0 mm x 81 5 mm Compression Ratio 9 5 1 Maximum Power 76 kW 5 800 rpm Maximum Torque 145 Nm 3 600 rpm Fuel System Multi Point Injection Spark Plug BKR6E 11 1 0 1 1 mm Gap Battery Rating 12 V...

Page 274: ...6 DOHC Drive System Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Gear Ratios First 2 875 2 875 Second 1 568 1 568 Third 1 000 1 000 Fourth 0 697 0 697 Reverse 2 300 2 300 Counter 1 023 1 023 Final Drive Ratio...

Page 275: ...econd Gear 1 952 1 952 1 952 Third Gear 1 323 1 276 1 276 Fourth Gear 0 974 0 971 0 971 Fifth Gear 0 780 0 763 0 763 Reverse Gear 3 385 3 333 3 333 Final Drive Ratio 4 048 3 944 3 722 Clutch 1 2 1 4 D...

Page 276: ...Rear Toe In 15 20 Steering Type Power assisted If equipped Rack Pinion Overall Gear Ratio 15 2 1 Steering Wheel Diameter w Airbag 380 mm Steering Wheel Diameter w o Airbag 370 mm Minimum Turning Radi...

Page 277: ...OHC 1 5 SOHC 1 6 DOHC Engines 6 3 L Engine Oil with oil filter 3 75 L Automatic Transmission 5 87 0 2 L Manual Transmission 1 2 DOHC Engine 2 1 L 1 4 DOHC 1 5 SOHC 1 6 DOHC Engines 1 8 L Brake Clutch...

Page 278: ...Overall Length 4 310 mm 3 920 mm Overall Width 1 710 mm 1 680 mm Overall Height 1 505 mm 1 505 mm Wheel Base 2 480 mm 2 480 mm Front Track 1 450 mm 1 450 mm Rear Track 1 430 mm 1 410 mm 09Aveo_T255_Ge...

Page 279: ...on 1 156 1 219 kg Hatchback Manual Transmission 1 143 1 206 kg Automatic Transmission 1 147 1 210 kg Gross Vehicle Weight Sedan Manual Transmission 1 570 kg Automatic Transmission 1 574 kg Hatchback M...

Page 280: ...t Sedan Manual Transmission 1 143 1 206 kg Automatic Transmission 1 147 1 210 kg Hatchback Manual Transmission 1 133 1 196 kg Automatic Transmission 1 137 1 200 kg Gross Vehicle Weight Sedan Manual Tr...

Page 281: ...mission 1 161 1 224 kg Hatchback Manual Transmission 1 152 1 215 kg Automatic Transmission 1 156 1 219 kg Gross Vehicle Weight Sedan Manual Transmission 1 575 kg Automatic Transmission 1 579 kg Hatchb...

Page 282: ...5 SOHC Automatic Transmission Not Applicable 170 km h 166 km h Manual Transmission 170 km h 176 km h 170 km h 1 6 DOHC Engine Automatic Transmission 170 km h Manual Transmission 182 km h 09Aveo_T255_...

Page 283: ...ry Coast Liberia Unleaded R87 Tunisia R91 Cape Verde Egypt R95 Libya Mauritius Morocco South Africa Fuel Octane Countries Leaded R83 Uzbekistan R91 Bangladesh Sri Lanka R95 Solomon Islands Unleaded R9...

Page 284: ...an Islands Chile Costa Rica Curacao Dominican Republic El Salvador Grenada Guatemala Guyana Haiti Nicaragua St Kitts Nevis St Lucia St Vincent Trinidad Tobago Turks Caicos R95 Antigua Bermuda Honduras...

Page 285: ...ring Fluid DEXRON II D Automatic Transmission If equipped ESSO JWS 3309 or TOTAL ISU FLUID III G Manual Transmission 1 2 DOHC Engine SAE 75W 85W Manual Transmission 1 4 DOHC 1 5 SOHC and 1 6 DOHC Engi...

Page 286: ...ntenance Records and receipts together with this owner s manual should be transferred to any subsequent owner You may have maintenance services performed on your vehicle by any qualified person or fac...

Page 287: ...e idling and or low speed driving in stop and go traffic driving on dusty roads driving on hilly or mountainous terrain towing a trailer driving in heavy city traffic where the outside temperature reg...

Page 288: ...nths 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 MAINTENANCE ITEM Engine Control System Drive Belt 1 4 DOHC 1 5 SOHC and 1 6 DOHC I I I Drive Belt 1 2 DOHC See remark 10 under Chart Symbols later in this section Eng...

Page 289: ...I I I I I I I I I Brake Clutch Fluid 2 6 I I R I I R I I R I Front Brake Pads and Discs 7 I I I I I I I I I I Rear Brake Pads Discs or Drums and Linings 7 I I I I I I I I I I Parking Brake I I I I I I...

Page 290: ...I I I I I Maintenance Interval Kilometers miles or time in months whichever comes first Chart Symbols I Inspect these items and their related parts If necessary correct clean replenish adjust or repl...

Page 291: ...hicle is operated under severe conditions short distance driving extensive idling frequent low speed operation in stop and go traffic or driving in dusty conditions more frequent main tenance is requi...

Page 292: ...on the Road Jump Starting 292 Towing Your Vehicle 296 Engine Overheating 299 Jack Specifications 308 If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck 308 Rocking Your Vehicle 309 09Aveo_T255_GenR fm Page 291 Wednesday Febr...

Page 293: ...rt badly if you aren t careful Do not use a match or flame near a vehicle s battery If you need more light use a flash light Do not lean over the battery while jump starting Don t let the cable termin...

Page 294: ...ansmission into N Neutral before setting the parking brake 2 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Turn off the radios accessories and all lights that aren t needed NOTICE If you leave the radio or o...

Page 295: ...se the remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 5 Connect the other end of the positive red cable to the positive terminal on the discharged battery 6 Now take the negative black cable First co...

Page 296: ...service NOTICE Attempts to start the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery should be made at intervals of about one minute and should not last longer than 15 seconds each 10 Remove the cab...

Page 297: ...on the vehicle Ignoring these cautions could result in serious injury or even death TOWING YOUR VEHICLE WITH A WHEEL LIFT 1 Turn on the hazard warning flashers 2 Turn the ignition key to the accessory...

Page 298: ...porarily by securing a cable to one of the emergency towing eyes under the vehicle Front Towing Eyes The front towing eyes are provided under the front bumper A driver must be in the vehicle to steer...

Page 299: ...ope you could lose control of the towed vehicle Do not tow the vehicle if the wheels transmission axles steering or brakes are damaged Do not remove the key from the ignition switch otherwise the stee...

Page 300: ...overheated engine can burn you badly Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it CAUTION Continued operation of an overheated engine even for a short time may result in a fire an...

Page 301: ...idle speed for about 3 minutes The engine cooling fan should be running NOTICE Using the air conditioning while driving up long hills or in heavy traffic can make the engine overheat If the fan is no...

Page 302: ...r Hose Connections Water Pump If the coolant is leaking have it fixed immediately Do not drive the vehicle until these problems have been resolved If the coolant is not leaking but the coolant level i...

Page 303: ...f make sure that you are very familiar with it and that you are confident you can complete it safely Otherwise you could be injured or your vehicle could be damaged CAUTION Continued To help prevent t...

Page 304: ...unk rear cargo area 1 Remove the jack jacking tools trunk rear cargo area For information about the jack see Jack Specifications later in this section 2 Use the flat edge of the wheel wrench or a scre...

Page 305: ...ack lift head slightly 6 Place the jack under the you want to change 7 Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the jack CAUTION Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the...

Page 306: ...CAUTION Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack...

Page 307: ...use a scraper or wire brush later if necessary to get all the rust or dirt off CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs nuts or bolts If you do the nuts or bolts might come loose Your wheel could fall...

Page 308: ...ation 15 Reinstall the wheel cover if equipped When installing a bolt on wheel cover if equipped tighten the plastic caps first by hand and then tighten each cap by turning it an additional 90 to a ma...

Page 309: ...mud ice or snow you will need to spin the wheels Do not however spin the wheels too fast CAUTION speed they could explode You or others could be injured Also the transmission or other parts of the veh...

Page 310: ...n R Reverse and a forward gear first or second gear for vehicles with manual transmissions spinning the wheels as little as possible Release the accelerator pedal while you shift and press it lightly...

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Page 312: ...ith Tape and 6 Disc CD MP3 Players 72 Audio Sound System With Tape Player 64 Audio Steering Wheel Audio Controls 109 Automatic Climate Control System 54 B Battery 221 224 241 Battery Battery Saver 49...

Page 313: ...sis Specifications 275 Children Anchors for Child Restraints with Lower Attaching Points 165 Children Child Restraint Top Strap 162 Children Child Restraints 158 Children Securing a Child Restraint wi...

Page 314: ...e Compartment Fuse Block 260 Electrical Fuses and Circuit Breakers 256 Electrical Instrument Panel Fuse Block 258 Electrical Underhood Fuse and Relay Center 221 224 Electrical Accessories Power Outlet...

Page 315: ...216 Fuel Fuel Door Release 216 Fuel Fuel Tank 276 Fuel Leaded 212 Fuel Low Fuel Warning Light 39 Fuel Recommended Fuel 282 Fuel Unleaded 213 Fuses 256 Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block 260 G Gas Fi...

Page 316: ...smitter Range 180 Keys 173 Keys Immobilizer System 174 Keys Remote Keyless Entry 178 Keys Transmitter Range 180 L Label Engine Identification Number 255 Label Identification Numbers 255 Label Vehicle...

Page 317: ...nded Fluids and Lubricants 284 M Maintenance Air Cleaner 221 224 Maintenance Air Cleaner Filter 244 Maintenance Automatic Transmission Dipstick 222 224 Maintenance Automatic Transmission Fluid 207 232...

Page 318: ...Overhead Sunroof 124 Overheating Engine 299 P Parking Parking a Trailer on Hills 209 Parking Parking Brake 199 Parking Vehicle Parking 194 Parking Brake Parking Brake Lever Travel 200 Passenger Compar...

Page 319: ...Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 145 Restraints Supplemental Restraints 150 Rocking Your Vehicle 309 Roof Overhead Area and Roof 124 Roof Sunroof 124 S Safety Air Bag 152 Safety Anchors for Child Restra...

Page 320: ...Disc Player 79 Sound System Compact Disc MP3 Player 96 Sound System Radio Controls 67 75 93 Sound System Sound System with CD MP3 Player 90 Sound System Sound System With Tape and 6 Disc CD MP3 Playe...

Page 321: ...System 174 Towing Emergency Towing 297 Towing Towing Tips 208 Towing Towing Trailer Brakes 207 Towing Trailer Loading 205 Towing Trailer Towing 202 Towing Trailer Towing Safety Chains 207 Traction 196...

Page 322: ...e New Vehicle Break In Period 170 Vehicle Rocking 309 Vehicle Identification Number 255 Visors Sun Visors 124 W Warning Light Air Bag Light 39 156 Warning Light Door Ajar Light 40 Warning Light Engine...

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