2004 CHEVROLET AVEO ignition

If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are
planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make
your trips safer and more enjoyable.
•Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid
levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system
and transaxle. These parts can work hard on
mountain roads.
•Know how to go down hills. The most important
thing to know is this: let your engine do some of
the slowing down. Shift to a lower gear when you
go down a steep or long hill.
{CAUTION:
If you do not shift down, your brakes could get
so hot that they would not work well. You would
then have poor braking or even none going
down a hill. You could crash. Shift down to let
your engine assist your brakes on a steep
downhill slope.
{CAUTION:
Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the
ignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will have
to do all the work of slowing down. They could
get so hot that they would not work well. You
would then have poor braking or even none
going down a hill. You could crash. Always
have your engine running and your vehicle in
gear when you go downhill.
•Know how to go uphill. Drive in the highest gear
possible.
•Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane
roads in hills or mountains. Do not swing wide
or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds
that let you stay in your own lane.
•As you go over the top of a hill, be alert. There could
be something in your lane, like a stalled car or an
accident.
•You may see highway signs on mountains that warn
of special problems. Examples are long grades,
passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area or
winding roads. Be alert to these and take appropriate
action.
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Dolly Towing
Notice:Towing your vehicle from the rear with the
front wheels on the ground could cause transaxle
damage. Do not tow the vehicle from the rear
with the front wheels on the road.Your vehicle can be towed using a dolly. To tow your
vehicle using a dolly, follow these steps:
1. Put the front wheels on a dolly.
2. Turn the ignition to ACC.
3. Put the vehicle in NEUTRAL.
4. Set the parking brake and then remove the key.
5. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead
position.
6. Release the parking brake.
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3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug
unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette
lighter or in the accessory power outlet. Turn off
the radio and all lamps that are not needed. This will
avoid sparks and help save both batteries. And it
could save your radio!
4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the
positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on
each vehicle. Your vehicle’s positive (+) terminal
is located under a red tethered cap on the battery.
SeeEngine Compartment Overview on page 5-14
for more information on location.
Flip the cap up to access the positive (+) terminal.
{CAUTION:
An electric fan can start up even when the
engine is not running and can injure you.
Keep hands, clothing and tools away from
any underhood electric fan.
{CAUTION:
Using a match near a battery can cause battery
gas to explode. People have been hurt doing
this, and some have been blinded. Use a
ashlight if you need more light.
Be sure the battery has enough water. You do
not need to add water to the battery installed
in your new vehicle. But if a battery has ller
caps, be sure the right amount of uid is there.
If it is low, add water to take care of that rst.
If you don’t, explosive gas could be present.
Battery uid contains acid that can burn you.
Do not get it on you. If you accidentally get it
in your eyes or on your skin, ush the place
with water and get medical help immediately.
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Fuses Usage
DIS,
INJECTORDirect Ignition System, Injector
ABS, ENG
FUSEAntilock Brake System, Engine Fuse
AIRBAG Air Bag
HVAC
BLOWERHVAC Blower
BLANK Not Used
BLANK Not Used
BLANK Not Used
BLANK Not Used
BLANK Not Used
BLANK Not Used
CLOCK, AUDIO Clock, AudioEngine Compartment Fuse Block
The engine compartment fuse block is located on the
driver’s side of the vehicle, near the battery. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview on page 5-14for more
information on location. To access the fuses, pull out the
top and bottom flaps to release the cover. To reinstall the
cover, push the cover until it is secure.
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Fuses Usage
H/L HI RH Head Lamp High Right Side
BLANK Not Used
H/L HI LH Head Lamp High Left Side
BLANK Not Used
H/L LOW RH Head Lamp Low Right Side
ILL RHParking Lamp Right Side,
Illumination Circuit
H/L LOW LH Head Lamp Low Left Side
ILL LHParking Lamp Left Side, License
Plate Lamp
ROOM LAMP Room Lamp
BLANK Not Used
DEFOG Defogger
SUN ROOF Sunroof
ILL LAMP Illumination RelayFuses Usage
HORN Horn
HEAD LAMP Headlamp
FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump
A/C COMP Air Conditioning Compressor
FRT FOG Front Fog Lamp
BLOWER Blower
ABS Antilock Brake System
IP F/BOX Instrument Panel Fuse Box
RAD’ FAN Radiator Fan
IGN 2 Ignition 2
IGN 1 Ignition 1
POWER
WINDOWPower Windows
FUSE SPARE Spare Fuse
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Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control
System Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle
could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you
or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level
surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake. SeeParking Brake
on page 2-28if necessary.
Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if
the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN position,
but do not start the engine. Without applying the
regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of
PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves
out of PARK (P), your vehicle needs service.
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position.
•With an automatic transaxle, the key should turn to
LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P).
•With a manual transaxle, the key should turn to
LOCK only when you press the key release
button.
On all vehicles, the key should come out only in LOCK.
Turn the steering wheel to the left and to the right. It
should only lock when turned to the right.
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If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-27
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-26
If the Light Is Flashing.....................................3-30
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-30
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard.........................4-26
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-28
Ignition Positions.............................................2-19
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check..........................6-22
Immobilizer....................................................2-17
Immobilizer Operation......................................2-17
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-30
Inflation - Tire Pressure...................................5-59
Inspection
Brake System.............................................6-25
Engine Cooling System................................6-25
Exhaust System..........................................6-24
Fuel System...............................................6-25
Part C - Periodic Maintenance.......................6-24
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal.........................................6-24
Throttle System...........................................6-25
Instrument Panel
Cluster.......................................................3-18
Overview..................................................... 3-2
Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-10
Instrument Panel Fuse Block............................5-85
Interior Lamps................................................3-10
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-40
K
Key Lock Cylinders Service..............................6-21
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-2
L
Lamps
Exterior........................................................ 3-8
Fog Lamps.................................................5-48
Interior.......................................................3-10
Lamps On Reminder......................................... 3-8
Lap-Shoulder Belt...................................1-15, 1-23
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-41
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System...................................1-44
Leaving Your Vehicle.......................................2-10
Leaving Your Vehicle With the
Engine Running..........................................2-29
Liftgate..........................................................2-12
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