2004 CHEVROLET AVEO height

Tire Terminology and Denitions
Air Pressure:The amount of air inside the tire pressing
outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure
is expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) or
kilopascal (kPa).
Accessory Weight:This means the combined weight
of optional accessories. Some examples of optional
accessories are, automatic transmission, power steering,
power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air
conditioning.
Aspect Ratio:The relationship of a tire’s height to
its width.
Belt:A rubber coated layer of cords that is located
between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made
from steel or other reinforcing materials.
Bead:The tire bead contains steel wires that hold the
tire onto the rim.
Bias Ply Tire:A pneumatic tire in which the plies are
laid at alternate angles, less than 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread.Cold Ination Pressure:The amount of air pressure
in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi)
or kilopascal (kPa), before a tire has built up heat from
driving. SeeInflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-59.
Curb Weight:This means the weight of a motor vehicle
with standard and optional equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, but without
passengers and cargo.
DOT Markings:A code molded into the sidewall of a
tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the
U.S. Department of Transportation motor vehicle safety
standards. The DOT code includes the Tire Identification
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designator which can
also identify the tire manufacturer, production plant,
brand and date of production.
GVWR:Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, seeLoading
Your Vehicle on page 4-32.
GAWR FRT:Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front
axle, seeLoading Your Vehicle on page 4-32.
GAWR RR:Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle,
seeLoading Your Vehicle on page 4-32.
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If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts
or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM
original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to
have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts
for your vehicle.
{CAUTION:
Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel
bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be
dangerous. It could affect the braking and
handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose
air and make you lose control. You could have
a collision in which you or others could be
injured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel
bolts and wheel nuts for replacement.Notice:The wrong wheel can also cause problems
with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or
odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height,
vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain
clearance to the body and chassis.
SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 5-67for more
information.
Used Replacement Wheels
{CAUTION:
Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is
dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used
or how far it’s been driven. It could fail
suddenly and cause a crash. If you have to
replace a wheel, use a new GM original
equipment wheel.
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Customer Assistance Information (cont.)
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government..............................7-11
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.........................7-10
Roadside Assistance Program......................... 7-6
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-11
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Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).......................... 3-8
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light.............3-33
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Defogging and Defrosting.................................3-14
Dinghy Towing................................................4-30
Disarming the System.....................................2-16
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-4
Dolly Towing..................................................4-31
Dome Lamp...................................................3-10
Door
Ajar Light...................................................3-33
Central Door Unlocking System....................... 2-8
Door Ajar Reminder....................................... 2-8
Locks.......................................................... 2-7
Rear Door Security Locks............................... 2-9
Driver
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-15
Seat Height Adjuster...................................... 1-3Driving
At Night.....................................................4-15
City...........................................................4-19
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-3
Freeway.....................................................4-20
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-22
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-16
Winter........................................................4-24
Driving on Snow or Ice....................................4-25
Driving Through Deep Standing Water...............4-18
Driving Through Flowing Water.........................4-18
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Electrical System
Add-On Equipment......................................5-84
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-85
Headlamp Wiring.........................................5-84
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-84
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-84
Emergency Trunk Release Handle.....................2-11
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs...................................................3-31
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-20
Battery.......................................................5-39
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-28
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G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-21
Fuel..........................................................3-22
Speedometer..............................................3-19
Tachometer.................................................3-19
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Specifications............................................... 5-5
Glove Box.....................................................2-36
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities.................................................... 7-5
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-3
Head Restraints............................................... 1-5
Headlamp
Aiming.......................................................5-45
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.................... 3-6
Headlamp Wiring............................................5-84
Headlamps....................................................5-46
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-45
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps.............5-46
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-45Headlamps (cont.)
Sidemarker Lamps...............................5-48, 5-49
Turn Signal Lamps......................................5-47
Height Adjuster, Driver Seat............................... 1-3
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-22
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-22
Hold Mode.....................................................2-25
Hold Mode Features........................................2-25
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-11
Release.....................................................5-11
Horn............................................................... 3-4
How the System Alarm is Activated...................2-16
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Surge Tank.................................................5-30
How to Check................................................5-59
How to Check and Add Fluid............................5-22
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-34
How to Detect a Tamper Condition....................2-16
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.......5-20
How to Turn Off the System Alarm....................2-16
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-15
Hydraulic Clutch.............................................5-22
Hydraulic Clutch System Check........................6-20
Hydroplaning..................................................4-18
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Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-11
General Motors...........................................7-11
United States Government............................7-10
Restraint System Check...................................6-20
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-58
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a
Crash.....................................................1-59
Restraint Systems
Checking....................................................1-58
Replacing Parts...........................................1-59
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-23
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out...................4-29
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-33
S
Safety Belt
Pretensioners..............................................1-27
Reminder Light............................................3-25
Reminder Tone............................................3-20
Safety Belts
Care of......................................................5-79
Center Rear Passenger Position....................1-26
Driver Position............................................1-15Safety Belts (cont.)
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-15
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts........1-14
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-23
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-23
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-22
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-10
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Seats
Driver Seat Height Adjuster............................. 1-3
Head Restraints............................................ 1-5
Manual........................................................ 1-2
Rear Seat Operation...............................1-6, 1-8
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-3
Secondary Information Center (SIC)...................3-24
Securing a Child Restraint
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-44
Rear Seat Position......................................1-44
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-46
Security While You Travel.................................. 7-6
Selecting the Right Schedule, Maintenance.......... 6-5
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle..................................................... 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-28
Publications Ordering Information...................7-11
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Service Bulletins.............................................7-11
Service Manuals.............................................7-11
Setting Preset Stations............................3-35, 3-36
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)..................3-35, 3-37
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-81
Shift Speeds..................................................2-27
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-29
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-30
Short Trip/City Definition.................................... 6-5
Short Trip/City Intervals..................................... 6-5
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance................ 6-7
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................1-17
Skidding........................................................4-14
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-18
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems.....................5-77
Specifications, Capacities.................................5-91
Speedometer..................................................3-19
Starter Switch Check.......................................6-21
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-20
Steering........................................................4-10
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-11
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection..............................6-24
Steering Tips..................................................4-10
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-4
Storage Areas................................................2-36
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-36
Glove Box..................................................2-36
Sunglasses Storage Compartment..................2-37Storing the Flat Tire and Tools..........................5-74
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools.......................5-74
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-28
Sun Visors.....................................................2-14
Sunglasses Storage Compartment.....................2-37
Sunroof.........................................................2-37
T
Tachometer....................................................3-19
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps......5-49
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-43
Theft-Deterrent System....................................2-15
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-15
Immobilizer.................................................2-17
Immobilizer Operation...................................2-17
Throttle System Inspection...............................6-25
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-4
Tire Inflation Check.........................................6-19
Tire Sidewall Labeling......................................5-52
Tire Size.......................................................5-55
Tire Terminology and Definitions........................5-56
Tires.............................................................5-51
Buying New Tires........................................5-62
Chains.......................................................5-66
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-67
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-75
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