2005 CHEVROLET AVEO check engine light

A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-17.
B. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 5-13.
C. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 5-13.
D. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See “Brake Fluid” under
Brakes on page 5-32.
E. Automatic Transaxle Dipstick. SeeAutomatic
Transaxle Fluid on page 5-18.
F. Engine Coolant Surge Tank. SeeCooling System
on page 5-26.
G. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. SeeEngine
Compartment Fuse Block on page 5-79.
H. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. SeePower Steering
Fluid on page 5-30.
I. Battery. SeeBattery on page 5-35.
J. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding
Washer Fluid” underWindshield Washer Fluid
on page 5-31.Engine Oil
If the oil pressure light
appears on the instrument
cluster, it means you
need to check your engine
oil level right away.
For more information, seeOil Pressure Light on
page 3-31.
You should check your engine oil level regularly; this is
an added reminder.
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check your engine oil every time you
get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil
must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop. See
Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12for
the location of the engine oil dipstick.
1. Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes
to drain back into the oil pan. If you do not do this,
the oil dipstick might not show the actual level.
2. Pull the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or
cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it
again, keeping the tip down and check the level.
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How to Check and Add Fluid
To check the fluid level, look on the side of the reservoir.
If the fluid reaches the MAX (A) mark on the reservoir,
the fluid level is correct. The reservoir is located
near the back of the engine compartment on the driver’s
side of the vehicle. SeeEngine Compartment Overview
on page 5-12for more information on location.
Engine Coolant
The following explains your cooling system and how
to add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem
with engine overheating, seeEngine Overheating
on page 5-24.
A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and proper
coolant will:
•Give freezing protection down to−22°F (−30°C).
•Give boiling protection up to 268°F (131°C).
•Protect against rust and corrosion.
•Help keep the proper engine temperature.
•Let the warning lights and gages work as
they should.
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Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by fuses, one for each
headlamp, in the fuse block. An electrical overload
will cause the lamps to turn off. If this happens, have
your headlamp wiring checked right away.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal
circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due
to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the
motor cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical
problem and not snow, etc., be sure to get it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power
Options
Circuit breakers in the fuse block protect the power
windows and other power accessories. When the
current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and
closes, protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed
or goes away.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers
and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical
size and rating.
There are spare fuses provided in the engine
compartment fuse block. If you ever have a problem
on the road and do not have a spare fuse, you
can borrow one that has the same amperage. Just
pick a feature of your vehicle that you can get along
without — like the radio or cigarette lighter — and use
its fuse, if it is the correct amperage. Replace it as
soon as you can.
There are two fuse blocks in your vehicle: the instrument
panel fuse block and the engine compartment fuse
block.
There is a fuse puller located on the engine
compartment fuse block. It can be used to easily
remove fuses from the fuse block.
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B
Battery..........................................................5-35
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-20
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-6
Emergencies................................................ 4-8
Parking......................................................2-26
System Inspection.......................................6-24
System Warning Light..................................3-22
Brakes..........................................................5-32
Braking........................................................... 4-5
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-17
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-40
Fog Lamps.................................................5-43
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps.............5-42
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-40
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-39
Headlamps.................................................5-40
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-46
Sidemarker Lamps.......................................5-44
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps........................................5-45
Turn Signal Lamps......................................5-42
Buying New Tires...........................................5-56
C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specifications............................5-82
Carbon Monoxide.............2-9, 2-11, 2-30, 4-23, 4-35
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-71
Your CD Player...........................................3-45
Your CDs ...................................................3-45
Center Rear Passenger Position, Safety Belts.....1-26
Chains, Tire...................................................5-59
Charging System Light....................................3-27
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-28
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-75
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-33
Infants and Young Children...........................1-30
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-39
Older Children.............................................1-27
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-41
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D
Daytime Running Lamps..................................3-10
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light.............3-32
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-4
Dome Lamp...................................................3-12
Door
Ajar Light...................................................3-32
Central Door Unlocking System....................... 2-7
Door Ajar Reminder....................................... 2-8
Locks.......................................................... 2-7
Rear Door Security Locks............................... 2-8
Driver
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-15
Seat Height Adjuster...................................... 1-3
Driving
At Night.....................................................4-14
City...........................................................4-18
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-2
Freeway.....................................................4-19
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-21
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-15
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.................4-28
Winter........................................................4-23
E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment......................................5-76
Engine Compartment Fuse Block...................5-79
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-77
Headlamp Wiring.........................................5-77
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.........................5-78
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-77
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-77
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-17
Battery.......................................................5-35
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-28
Coolant......................................................5-21
Coolant Heater............................................2-20
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-23
Cooling System Inspection............................6-24
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-30
Oil .............................................................5-13
Overheating................................................5-24
Starting......................................................2-19
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 7-9
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-27
Exterior Lamps................................................. 3-9
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Headlamps....................................................5-40
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-40
Daytime Running Lamps...............................3-10
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-7
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps.............5-42
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-40
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-7
On Reminder..............................................3-10
Sidemarker Lamps.......................................5-44
Turn Signal Lamps......................................5-42
Heater...........................................................3-14
Height Adjuster, Driver Seat............................... 1-3
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-23
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-21
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-21
Hold Mode Light.............................................3-28
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-10
Horn............................................................... 3-6
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-15
Hydraulic Clutch.............................................5-20I
Ignition Positions.............................................2-18
Immobilizer....................................................2-16
Immobilizer Operation......................................2-16
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-30
Inflation -- Tire Pressure..................................5-53
Inspection
Brake System.............................................6-24
Engine Cooling System................................6-24
Exhaust System..........................................6-23
Fuel System...............................................6-23
Part C - Periodic Maintenance.......................6-23
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive
Axle Boot and Seal..................................6-23
Throttle System...........................................6-24
Instrument Panel
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness..................................................3-11
Cluster.......................................................3-20
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-36
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Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Fuel System Inspection................................6-23
How This Section is Organized....................... 6-3
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance.....6-13
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services......... 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services..............6-18
Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections.......6-23
Part D - Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants...............................................6-25
Part E - Maintenance Record.........................6-27
Selecting the Right Schedule.......................... 6-5
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance............. 6-6
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive
Axle Boot and Seal Inspection...................6-23
Throttle System Inspection............................6-24
Using.......................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-28
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Manual Transaxle
Fluid..........................................................5-20
Operation...................................................2-25
Manual Windows............................................2-13
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-32
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-33
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-33Mirrors (cont.)
Outside Manual Mirrors................................2-32
Outside Power Mirror...................................2-33
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
N
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-17
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............5-83
O
Odometer......................................................3-21
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-21
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-11
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-13
Pressure Light.............................................3-31
Older Children, Restraints................................1-27
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-5
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-17
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-33
Heated Mirrors............................................2-33
Manual Mirrors............................................2-32
Power Mirror...............................................2-33
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
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