2004 CHEVROLET AVEO CD player

Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed in this part are owner checks and services
which should be performed at the intervals specified to
help ensure the safety, dependability and emission
control performance of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
in Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-15for further
details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add the proper
coolant mixture if necessary. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 5-23for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield
washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary.
SeeWindshield Washer Fluid on page 5-35for further
details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Visually inspect your tires and make sure tires are inflated
to the correct pressures. Do not forget to check your
spare tire. SeeTires on page 5-51for further details.
Cassette Tape Player Service
Clean cassette tape player. Cleaning should be done
every 50 hours of tape play. SeeAudio System(s)
on page 3-34for further details.
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A
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-11
Adding Washer Fluid.......................................5-35
Additional Program Information........................... 7-9
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-84
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)......3-35, 3-37
Air Bag
Readiness Light..........................................3-26
Air Bag Systems.............................................1-50
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?....................1-56
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle.........1-58
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?....................1-55
What Will You See After an
Air Bag Inflates?......................................1-56
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?...................1-55
Where Are the Air Bags?..............................1-53
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-20
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)......... 7-9
AM ...............................................................3-43
AM-FM Radio.................................................3-34
Antenna, Backglass.........................................3-44
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)............................ 4-7
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-27Appearance Care............................................5-76
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-79
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-82
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-76
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle..............5-79
Finish Damage............................................5-81
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-81
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-82
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-82
Weatherstrips..............................................5-79
Arming the System.........................................2-15
Ashtrays........................................................3-12
Audio System(s).............................................3-34
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-34
Backglass Antenna......................................3-44
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-44
Care of Your CDs........................................3-44
Radio with CD............................................3-36
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-43
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-43
Automatic Transaxle........................................2-20
Fluid..........................................................5-21
Operation...................................................2-22
Automatic Transaxle Inspection.........................6-20
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control
System Check.............................................6-22
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B
Backglass Antenna.........................................3-44
Battery..........................................................5-39
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-6
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-21
Body Lubrication Service..................................6-21
Brake
Parking......................................................2-28
System Inspection.......................................6-25
System Warning Light..................................3-20
Brake Fluid....................................................5-36
Brake Wear...................................................5-37
Brakes..........................................................5-36
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-9
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-18
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-45
Fog Lamps.................................................5-48
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps.............5-46
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-45
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-45
Headlamps.................................................5-46
Sidemarker Lamps...............................5-48, 5-49
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps........................................5-49
Turn Signal Lamps......................................5-47
Buying New Tires...........................................5-62
C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
Canada – Customer Assistance.......................... 7-4
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Canadian Roadside Assistance........................... 7-7
Canceling the Rear Door Security Lock............... 2-9
Capacities and Specifications............................5-91
Carbon Monoxide...........4-24, 4-37, 2-10, 2-12, 2-32
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-79
Your CD Player...........................................3-44
Your CDs ...................................................3-44
Cassette Tape Player Service...........................6-19
CD Messages................................................3-42
Center Rear Passenger Position, Safety Belts.....1-26
Chains, Tires..................................................5-66
Charging System Light....................................3-27
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-28
Check Engine Light.........................................3-28
Checking Coolant............................................5-24
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-15
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-11
Checking Your Restraint Systems......................1-58
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-82
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Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle
Park (P) Mechanism Check...........................6-23
Parking Your Vehicle.......................................2-31
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services............ 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services................6-19
Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections..........6-24
Part D - Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants..................................................6-26
Part E - Maintenance Record...........................6-28
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-16
Passing.........................................................4-12
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-7
Playing a CD.................................................3-38
Playing the Radio...................................3-34, 3-36
Power
Accessory Outlets........................................3-11
Electrical System.........................................5-84
Steering Fluid.............................................5-34
Windows....................................................2-14
Power Steering...............................................4-10
Pretensioners, Safety Belt................................1-27
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-14
R
Radios..........................................................3-34
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-34
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-44
Care of Your CDs........................................3-44
Radio with CD............................................3-36
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-43
Understanding Reception..............................3-43
Rear Door Security Locks.................................. 2-9
Rear Seat Operation...................................1-6, 1-8
Rear Seat Outside Positions.............................1-23
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-23
Rear Window and Outside Mirror Defogger.........3-15
Rear Window Washer/Wiper............................... 3-7
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-34
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-3
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-29
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-5
Remote Trunk Release....................................2-11
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-69
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-68
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-38
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..............................................1-59
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