2006 CHEVROLET AVEO maintenance

Online Owner Center
The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership
needs. Specific vehicle information can be found in
one place.
The Online Owner Center allows you to:
•Get e-mail service reminders.
•Access information about your specific vehicle,
including tips and videos and an electronic
version of this owner’s manual (United States only).
•Keep track of your vehicle’s service history and
maintenance schedule.
•Find GM dealers for service nationwide.
•Receive special promotions and privileges only
available to members (United States only).
Refer to the web for updated information.
To register your vehicle, visit www.MyGMLink.com
(United States) or My GM Canada within
www.gmcanada.com (Canada).
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users
To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or
speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs),
Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its Customer
Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate
with Chevrolet by dialing: 1-800-833-CHEV (2438).
(TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.)
Customer Assistance Offices
Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free
number for assistance. However, if a customer wishes
to write or e-mail Chevrolet, refer to the addresses
below.
United States — Customer Assistance
Chevrolet Motor Division
Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 33170
Detroit, MI 48232-5170
www.Chevrolet.com
1-800-222-1020
1-800-833-2438 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs))
Roadside Assistance: 1-800-CHEV-USA (243-8872)
Fax Number: 313-381-0022
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Owner’s Information
Owner publications are written specifically for owners
and intended to provide basic operational information
about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include
the Maintenance Schedule for all models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual, and
Warranty Booklet.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00
Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00
Current and Past Model Order Forms
Service Publications are available for current and
past model GM vehicles. To request an order form,
please specify year and model name of the vehicle.
ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Eastern Time
For Credit Card Orders Only
(VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on the
World Wide Web at: www.helminc.com
Or you can write to:
Helm, Incorporated
P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
Prices are subject to change without notice and without
incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery.
Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are
quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make
checks payable in U.S. funds.
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Accessories and Modifications............................ 5-3
Accessory Power Outlet(s)...............................3-16
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-70
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-74
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-17
Air Conditioning..............................................3-18
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-26
Readiness Light..........................................3-32
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)....7-10
Airbag System................................................1-56
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-70
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-63
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-65
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-69
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?......................1-63
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?....1-64
When Should an Airbag Inflate?....................1-61
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-59
AM-FM Radio.................................................3-39
Antenna, Fixed Mast.......................................3-71
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................... 4-7
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-34Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels........................................5-71
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-69
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-72
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-69
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-66
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-67
Finish Care.................................................5-70
Finish Damage............................................5-72
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................5-68
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-72
Tires..........................................................5-71
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-72
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-73
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-69
Weatherstrips..............................................5-69
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-70
Ashtray(s)......................................................3-17
Audio System(s).............................................3-38
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-39
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-71
Care of Your CDs ........................................3-71
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-71
Radio with CD............................3-41, 3-45, 3-52
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-61
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-70
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Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels........................................5-71
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................5-69
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-67
Finish Care.................................................5-70
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-66
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................5-68
Tires..........................................................5-71
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-72
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-69
Weatherstrips..............................................5-69
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-70
Climate Control System...................................3-18
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-21
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-21
Clock............................................................3-32
Clutch, Hydraulic.............................................5-21
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-11
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-66
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-6
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-28
Heater, Engine............................................2-20
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................5-24
Cooling System..............................................5-26
Cruise Control................................................3-10
Cruise Control Light........................................3-29
Cupholder(s)..................................................2-34Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-8
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users............................... 7-4
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-4
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program............... 7-6
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors....7-15
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government..............................7-14
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.........................7-14
Roadside Assistance Program......................... 7-6
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-15
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Daytime Running Lamps..................................3-14
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light.............3-29
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-4
Dome Lamp ...................................................3-16
Door
Ajar Light...................................................3-38
Central Door Unlocking System....................... 2-7
Door Ajar Reminder....................................... 2-8
Locks.......................................................... 2-7
Rear Door Security Locks............................... 2-8
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Ignition Positions.............................................2-18
Immobilizer....................................................2-16
Immobilizer Operation......................................2-16
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-32
Inflation - Tire Pressure...................................5-51
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
Instrument Panel
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness..................................................3-15
Cluster.......................................................3-24
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-36
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-2
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall.....................................5-46
Lamps
Dome ........................................................3-16
Exterior......................................................3-13
Fog ...........................................................3-15
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-42
Liftgate..........................................................2-11
Light
Airbag Readiness........................................3-32
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-34
Brake System Warning.................................3-27
Charging System.........................................3-33
Cruise Control.............................................3-29
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator..................3-29
Door Ajar...................................................3-38
Fog Lamp ..................................................3-38
Highbeam On.............................................3-29
Hold Mode .................................................3-34
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-30
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Light (cont.)
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-34
Oil Pressure...............................................3-37
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator..................3-26
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-32
Safety Belt Reminder Tone...........................3-25
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-27
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...............................................4-13
Low Fuel Warning Light...................................3-30
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Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts............5-81
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
Fuel System Inspection................................6-23Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
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
PartD-Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....6-25
PartE-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
Using.......................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-34
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Manual Transaxle
Fluid..........................................................5-21
Operation...................................................2-25
Manual Windows............................................2-12
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-32
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-33
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-33
Outside Manual Mirrors................................2-32
Outside Power Mirror...................................2-33
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New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-17
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............5-81
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Odometer......................................................3-25
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-25
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-11
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-13
Pressure Light.............................................3-37
Older Children, Restraints................................1-30
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-4
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-21
Outlet(s), Accessory Power...............................3-16
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-33
Heated Mirrors............................................2-33
Manual Mirrors............................................2-32
Power Mirror...............................................2-33
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
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Paint, Damage...............................................5-72
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-27
Shifting Out of............................................2-28
Parking
Brake........................................................2-26
Over Things That Burn.................................2-30
Parking Your Vehicle.......................................2-29
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
PartE-Maintenance Record...........................6-27
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-26
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-21
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-65
Passing.........................................................4-11
Power
Accessory Outlet(s)......................................3-16
Electrical System.........................................5-75
Steering Fluid.............................................5-30
Windows....................................................2-13
Pretensioners, Safety Belt................................1-29
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Safety Belts (cont.)
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-17
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-25
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-25
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-29
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-25
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-12
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster........................1-24
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Seats
Driver Seat Height Adjuster............................. 1-3
Head Restraints............................................ 1-5
Manual........................................................ 1-2
Rear Seat Operation...............................1-6, 1-9
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-3
Secondary Information Center (SIC)...................3-31
Securing a Child Restraint
Rear Seat Position......................................1-49
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-51
Selecting the Right Schedule, Maintenance.......... 6-5
Service........................................................... 5-3
Accessories and Modifications......................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle..................................................... 5-4
California Proposition 65 Warning.................... 5-3
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-34
Publications Ordering Information...................7-15Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-69
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-72
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-27
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-28
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance................ 6-6
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................1-24
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-7
Spare Tire
Compact....................................................5-66
Installing....................................................5-61
Removing...................................................5-60
Storing.......................................................5-65
Specifications, Capacities.................................5-80
Speedometer..................................................3-25
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-19
Steering.......................................................... 4-9
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive
Axle Boot and Seal Inspection.......................6-23
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
Storage Areas................................................2-34
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-34
Glove Box..................................................2-34
Sunglasses Storage Compartment..................2-35
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................4-26
Sun Visors.....................................................2-13
Sunroof.........................................................2-35
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