Chevrolet Aveo 2016, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Service and Maintenance
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Do not drive your vehicle if the
drive belt is loose or broken.
NOTICE
A loose or broken drive belt can
cause the engine to overheat
and an overheated engine can
damage your vehicle and result
in costly repairs.
See the Maintenance Schedule for
more information.
Air Cleaner/Filter
CAUTION
The air filter must be placed
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 could be damaged.
Inspect and change the filter at the
intervals recommended in your
Maintenance Schedule.
To inspect and/or replace the
filter:
1. Open the hood and remove
the cover.
2. Remove the filter.
Take care to dislodge as little
dirt as possible.
3. Clean the inside of the
housing.
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4. Cover the housing with a
damp cloth while cleaning the
filter.
5. Away from the vehicle’s
engine compartment, lightly
shake the filter to release loose
dust and dirt.
6. Clean the filter by blowing
compressed air 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 greater voltage than
conventional systems.
Do not touch components of
the ignition system.
Touching ignition system
components may result in
shock or electrocution.
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