2005 CHEVROLET AVEO brake light

At Least Twice a Year
Restraint System Check
Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages
are working properly. Look for any other loose or
damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything
that might keep a safety belt system from doing its
job, have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts
replaced.
Also look for any opened or broken airbag coverings,
and have them repaired or replaced. (The airbag system
does not need regular maintenance.)
Wiper Blade Check
Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace
blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that
streak or miss areas of the windshield. Also see
Windshield and Wiper Blades on page 5-73.
Weatherstrip Lubrication
Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last
longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply
silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold,
damp weather more frequent application may be
required. SeePart D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 6-25.
Manual Transaxle Check
It is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level.
Check for leaks. A fluid leak is the only reason for fluid
loss. Have the system inspected and repaired if needed.
Automatic Transaxle Check
Check the transaxle fluid level; add if needed.
SeeAutomatic Transaxle Fluid on page 5-18.
A fluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the
system and repair if needed.
Hydraulic Clutch System Check
Check the fluid level in the brake/clutch reservoir.
SeeHydraulic Clutch on page 5-20. A fluid loss in this
system could indicate a problem. Have the system
inspected and repaired at once.
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A
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-12
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-76
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-17
Air Conditioning..............................................3-14
Airbag
Readiness Light..........................................3-26
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)...... 7-9
Airbag System................................................1-46
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-51
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-52
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?......................1-50
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?....1-51
When Should an Airbag Inflate?....................1-50
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-48
AM-FM Radio.................................................3-33
Antenna, Fixed Mast.......................................3-45
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................... 4-6
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-28
Appearance Care............................................5-68
Aluminum Wheels........................................5-73
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-71
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-75
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-72Appearance Care (cont.)
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-69
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-70
Finish Care.................................................5-72
Finish Damage............................................5-74
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................5-71
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-74
Tires..........................................................5-74
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-74
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-75
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-72
Weatherstrips..............................................5-71
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-73
Ashtrays........................................................3-13
Audio System(s).............................................3-33
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-33
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-45
Care of Your CDs........................................3-45
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-45
Radio with CD....................................3-35, 3-39
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-45
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid..........................................................5-18
Operation...................................................2-21
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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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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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K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-2
L
Labelling, Tire Sidewall....................................5-48
Lamps
Dome........................................................3-12
Exterior........................................................ 3-9
Fog ...................................................3-11, 5-43
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-39
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-41
Liftgate..........................................................2-11
Light
Airbag Readiness........................................3-26
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-28
Brake System Warning.................................3-22
Charging System.........................................3-27
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator..................3-32
Door Ajar...................................................3-32
Fog Lamp..................................................3-32
Highbeam On.............................................3-23
Hold Mode.................................................3-28Light (cont.)
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-24
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-28
Oil Pressure...............................................3-31
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-26
Safety Belt Reminder Tone...........................3-21
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-28
Lockout Protection............................................ 2-9
Locks
Central Door Unlocking System....................... 2-7
Door........................................................... 2-7
Lockout Protection......................................... 2-9
Rear Door Security Locks............................... 2-8
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance........6-13
Loss of Control...............................................4-12
Low Fuel Warning Light...................................3-24
M
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts............5-83
Maintenance Schedule
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-18
At Least Once a Month................................6-18
At Least Once a Year..................................6-20
At Least Twice a Year..................................6-19
Brake System Inspection..............................6-24
Engine Cooling System Inspection.................6-24
Exhaust System Inspection...........................6-23
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