2005 CHEVROLET AVEO clock

Steering in Emergencies
There are times when steering can be more effective
than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find
a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls
out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between
parked cars and stops right in front of you. You
can avoid these problems by braking — if you can stop
in time. But sometimes you cannot; there is not room.
That is the time for evasive action — steering around the
problem.
Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like
these. First apply your brakes — but, unless you
have anti-lock, not enough to lock your wheels.
SeeBraking on page 4-5. It is better to remove as
much speed as you can from a possible collision. Then
steer around the problem, to the left or right depending
on the space available.An emergency like this requires close attention and a
quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at
the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you
can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without
removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer
quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel
once you have avoided the object.
The fact that such emergency situations are always
possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving
at all times and wear safety belts properly.
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The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel
door on the passenger’s side of the vehicle.
To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left
(counterclockwise). The fuel cap has a spring in it;
if the cap is released too soon, it will spring back to
the right.
{CAUTION:
If you spill fuel and then something ignites it,
you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out
on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly.
This spray can happen if your tank is nearly
full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open
the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise
to stop. Then unscrew the cap all the way.
Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not top off or overfill the
tank and wait a few seconds after you have finished
pumping before removing the nozzle. Clean fuel
from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See
Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-72.
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When replacing the fuel cap, turn it to the right
(clockwise) until it clicks. Make sure the cap is fully
installed. The diagnostic system can determine if the
fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.
This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere.
SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-28.
{CAUTION:
If a re starts while you are refueling, do not
remove the nozzle. Shut off the ow of fuel by
shutting off the pump or by notifying the
station attendant. Leave the area immediately.
Notice:If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get
the right type. Your dealer can get one for you.
If you get the wrong type, it may not t properly.
This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to
light and may damage your fuel tank and emissions
system. SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp on
page 3-28.
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
{CAUTION:
Never ll a portable fuel container while it is in
your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from
the container can ignite the gasoline vapor.
You can be badly burned and your vehicle
damaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury to
you and others:
Dispense gasoline only into approved
containers.
Do not ll a container while it is inside a
vehicle, in a vehicle’s trunk, pickup bed,
or on any surface other than the ground.
Bring the ll nozzle in contact with the
inside of the ll opening before operating
the nozzle. Contact should be maintained
until the lling is complete.
Do not smoke while pumping gasoline.
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{CAUTION:
You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol
and it will burn if the engine parts are hot
enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine.
1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure
cap when the cooling system, including the coolant
surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator
hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap
slowly counterclockwise (left) about two or two
and one-half turns.
If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. This will
allow any pressure still left to be vented out
the discharge hose.2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and
remove it.
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Front Turn Signal and Parking
Lamps
To replace a front turn signal or parking lamp bulb,
do the following:
1. Remove the radiator grille and the headlamp
assembly. See Steps 2 through 5 underHeadlamps
on page 5-40for instructions on how to remove
the headlamp assembly.
2. Turn the front turn signal bulb socket
counterclockwise.3. Pull the front turn signal bulb socket out of the lamp
housing.
4. Press the bulb inward and turn it counterclockwise
to remove it from the bulb socket.
5. Install the new bulb into the socket by pressing it in
and turning it clockwise.
6. Install the socket into the lamp housing by turning it
clockwise.
7. Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to install the assembly.
Turn Signal Lamps (Side)
To replace a side turn signal bulb, do the following:
1. Remove the radiator grille and the headlamp
assembly. See Steps 2 through 5 underHeadlamps
on page 5-40to access the side turn signal
lamps.
2. Remove the side turn signal lamp assembly by
pulling it forward.
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise.
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4. Remove the bulb from the lamp housing by pulling
the bulb straight out of the socket.
5. Install the new bulb into the bulb socket by pushing
it in and rotating the bulb socket clockwise.
6. Push the side turn signal lamp assembly back into
its original position.
Fog Lamps
To replace a fog lamp bulb, do the following:
1. Locate the fog lamp bulb socket by reaching under
the front bumper.
2. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the
bulb socket.
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and
remove it.
4. Install the new bulb.
5. Reverse Steps 2 through 3 to reinstall.
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Sidemarker Lamps (Front)
To replace a front sidemarker bulb, do the following:
1. Remove the radiator grille and the headlamp
assembly. See Steps 2 through 5 underHood
Release on page 5-10to access the front
sidemarker lamps.
2. Turn the front sidemarker bulb socket
counterclockwise.
3. Pull the front sidemarker bulb socket out of the front
bumper.4. Pull the old bulb straight out from the bulb socket.
5. Install the new bulb by pressing it straight into
the bulb socket.
6. Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to install the bulb socket
and assembly.
Sidemarker Lamps (Rear)
To replace a rear sidemarker bulb, do the following:
1. Reach into the inside of the rear bumper and locate
the rear sidemarker bulb socket.
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise.
3. Pull the bulb socket out of the rear bumper.
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4. Pull the old bulb straight out of the socket.
5. Install the new bulb by pressing it straight into the
socket.
6. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall.
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps
To replace a taillamp, stoplamp or back-up bulb, do the
following:
1. Open the trunk or liftgate. SeeTrunk (Sedan) on
page 2-9orLiftgate (Hatchback) on page 2-11for
more information.2. Remove the two screws and the lamp assembly.
3. Remove the bulb socket by turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing the
bulb and turning it counterclockwise.
5. Install the appropriate bulb into the socket.
6. Replace the bulb socket into the lamp housing.
Twist the bulb socket clockwise to secure.
7. Reverse Step 2 to reinstall the lamp housing.
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