2007 CHEVROLET AVEO power steering fluid

Service........................................................ 264
Accessories and Modifications................... 264
California Proposition 65 Warning.............. 265
Doing Your Own Service Work.................. 265
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle.......................................... 266
Fuel............................................................. 266
Gasoline Octane........................................ 266
Gasoline Specifications.............................. 266
California Fuel........................................... 267
Additives................................................... 267
Fuels in Foreign Countries........................ 268
Filling the Tank......................................... 269
Filling a Portable Fuel Container............... 272
Checking Things Under the Hood.............. 273
Hood Release........................................... 274
Engine Compartment Overview.................. 276
Engine Oil................................................. 277
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter............................ 281
Automatic Transaxle Fluid......................... 283Manual Transaxle Fluid............................. 285
Hydraulic Clutch........................................ 286
Engine Coolant.......................................... 287
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap............ 290
Engine Overheating................................... 290
Cooling System......................................... 292
Power Steering Fluid................................. 297
Windshield Washer Fluid........................... 298
Brakes...................................................... 299
Battery...................................................... 303
Jump Starting............................................ 304
Headlamp Aiming........................................ 309
Bulb Replacement....................................... 309
Halogen Bulbs........................................... 309
Headlamps (Hatchback)............................. 310
Headlamps (Sedan)................................... 311
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
(Hatchback)............................................ 312
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
(Sedan).................................................. 313
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 281.
B. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine
Oil” underEngine Oil on page 277.
C. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 277.
D. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir. See “Brake Fluid”
underBrakes on page 299andHydraulic
Clutch on page 286.
E. Automatic Transaxle Dipstick. SeeAutomatic
Transaxle Fluid on page 283.
F. Engine Coolant Surge Tank. SeeCooling
System on page 292.
G. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. SeeEngine
Compartment Fuse Block on page 361.
H. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. SeePower
Steering Fluid on page 297.
I. Battery. SeeBattery on page 303.
J. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See
“Adding Washer Fluid” underWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 298.Engine Oil
If the engine oil
pressure light comes
on, check the engine oil
level right away.
The oil pressure light is on the instrument panel
cluster for sedans. SeeOil Pressure Light on
page 169. For hatchbacks, the oil pressure light is
on the Secondary Information Center (SIC).
SeeOil Pressure Light on page 184. You should
check the engine oil level regularly; this is an
added reminder.
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Checking the Fluid Level
Prepare your vehicle as follows:
1. Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the
engine running.
2. With the parking brake applied, place the shift
lever in PARK (P).
3. With your foot on the brake pedal, move the
shift lever through each gear range, pausing
for about three seconds in each range.
Then, position the shift lever in PARK (P).
4. Let the engine run at idle for three to
five minutes.Then, without shutting off the engine, follow
these steps:
The automatic transaxle dipstick is located toward
the front of the engine compartment, near the
power steering fluid reservoir. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview on page 276for more
information on location.
1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean
rag or paper towel.
2. Push the dipstick back in all the way, wait
three seconds and then pull it back out again.
3. Check both sides of the dipstick, fluid should
be between MIN and MAX mark of the hot
area of the dipstick.
4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range,
push the dipstick back in all the way.
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4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off,
start the engine and let it run until you can
feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch
out for the engine cooling fan.
By this time, the coolant level inside the
coolant surge tank may be lower. If the level
is lower than the Maximum mark, add
more of the proper mixture to the coolant
surge tank until the level reaches the mark.
5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the
pressure cap is hand-tight and fully seated.
See your dealer, if necessary.Power Steering Fluid
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
The power steering fluid reservoir is located toward
the front of the engine compartment on the driver’s
side of the vehicle. SeeEngine Compartment
Overview on page 276for reservoir location.
It is not necessary to regularly check power
steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in
the system or you hear an unusual noise. A
fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem.
Have the system inspected and repaired.
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How to Check Power Steering Fluid
Turn the key off and let the engine compartment
cool down.
The level should be between the MIN (B) and
MAX (A) marks on the reservoir. If the level drops
below the MIN (B) mark, add power steering
fluid. Do not overfill the reservoir and remember to
replace the cap tightly when you are finished
and clean up any spilled fluid.
What to Use
To determine what kind of fluid to use, see
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on
page 396. Always use the proper fluid. Failure
to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and
damage hoses and seals.
Windshield Washer Fluid
What to Use
When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to
read the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If
you will be operating your vehicle in an area where
the temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid
that has sufficient protection against freezing.
Adding Washer Fluid
Open the cap with the
washer symbol on it.
Add washer fluid
until the tank is full. See
Engine Compartment
Overview on page 276
for reservoir location.
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Part D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number, or specification can be obtained from
your dealer/retailer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certified for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. GM Goodwrench
®
oil meets all the requirements for
your vehicle. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, seeEngine Oil on page 277.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 287.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Power Steering
SystemManual Transmission Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 88861800,
in Canada 88861801).
Automatic
TransmissionUse only T-IV Automatic
Transmission Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 88900925,
in Canada 22689186).
Manual
TransmissionManual Transmission Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021806,
in Canada 89021807).
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
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Audio System.............................................. 186
AM-FM Radio..................................187, 189
Audio Steering Wheel Controls................. 215
Backglass Antenna................................... 217
Care of Your CD Player........................... 216
Care of Your CDs.................................... 216
Fixed Mast Antenna................................. 217
Radio with CD......................................... 193
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................ 200
Understanding Radio Reception............... 216
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid........................................................ 283
Operation................................................. 112
B
Backglass Antenna...................................... 217
Battery........................................................ 303
Inadvertent Power Saver.......................... 147
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 240Brake
Emergencies............................................ 227
Parking.................................................... 117
System Inspection.................................... 395
Brakes........................................................ 299
System Warning Light.............................. 163
Braking....................................................... 224
Braking in Emergencies............................... 227
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 107
Bulb Replacement....................................... 309
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL)............................... 315
Front Turn Signal and
Parking Lamps.............................312, 313
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 309
Headlamp Aiming..................................... 309
Headlamps......................................310, 311
License Plate Lamps................................ 317
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 317
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps..................................... 316
Turn Signal Lamps................................... 314
Buying New Tires........................................ 330
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E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment................................... 355
Engine Compartment Fuse Block............. 361
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 356
Headlamp Wiring..................................... 355
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 357
Power Windows and Other Power
Options................................................. 356
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 355
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 281
Check and Service Engine
Soon Light...................................166, 180
Coolant.................................................... 287
Coolant Heater......................................... 110
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 165
Cooling System Inspection....................... 395
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 370
Engine Compartment Overview................ 276
Exhaust................................................... 122
Oil ........................................................... 277
Overheating............................................. 290
Running While Parked............................. 123
Starting.................................................... 109Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 413
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 40
Exterior Lamps............................................ 144
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 281
Finish Damage............................................ 352
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................... 217
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 135
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 138
Flat Tire...................................................... 335
Flat Tire, Changing...................................... 336
Flat Tire, Storing......................................... 344
Fluid
Manual Transaxle..................................... 285
Power Steering........................................ 297
Windshield Washer.................................. 298
Fog Lamp
Fog .......................................................... 146
Fog Lamp Light..................................170, 185
Fuel............................................................ 266
Additives.................................................. 267
California Fuel.......................................... 267
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 272
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