2007 CHEVROLET AVEO instrument panel

Notice:Leaving electrical equipment on for
extended periods will drain the battery. Always
turn off electrical equipment when not in
use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds
the maximum amperage rating.
Certain electrical accessories may not be
compatible with the accessory power outlet and
could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses.
If you experience a problem, see your dealer for
additional information on accessory power outlets.
Notice:Adding any electrical equipment to
your vehicle may damage it or keep other
components from working as they should. The
repairs would not be covered by your
warranty. Do not use equipment exceeding
maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes.
Check with your dealer/retailer before adding
electrical equipment.
When adding electrical equipment, be sure to
follow the proper installation instructions included
with the equipment.
Notice:Improper use of the power outlet can
cause damage not covered by your warranty.
Do not hang any type of accessory oraccessory bracket from the plug because the
power outlets are designed for accessory
power plugs only.
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter
The ashtray is located at the lower part of
the center instrument panel. To remove the front
ashtray for cleaning, open the ashtray fully,
press in the retaining tab and pull the bin out.
Notice:If you put papers, pins, or other
ammable items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes
or other smoking materials could ignite
them and possibly damage your vehicle. Never
put ammable items in the ashtray.
The cigarette lighter is located to the right of the
front ashtray. To use it, turn the ignition to ACC or
ON, push the cigarette lighter in all the way and
let go. When it is ready, it will pop back out
by itself.
Notice:Holding a cigarette lighter in while it
is heating will not allow the lighter to back
away from the heating element when it is hot.
Damage from overheating may occur to the
lighter or heating element. Do not hold a
cigarette lighter in while it is heating.
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Clock
If you have a sedan there is a digital clock located
in the center of the instrument panel, above the
center air outlets. When the ignition is turned
to ACC or ON, the time is displayed in the digital
clock. There are three adjusting buttons for
the digital clock:
H (Hour):To go forward one hour, press the
H button once. To go forward more than one hour,
press and hold the button until the correct hour
is reached.
M (Minute):To go forward one minute, press the
M button once. To go forward more than
one minute, press and hold the button until the
correct minute is reached.S (Set):To reset the time to the nearest hour,
press the S button.
For example, if the set button is pressed while the
time is between 8:00 and 8:29, the display is set to
8:00. If this button is pressed while the time is
between 8:30 and 8:59, the display is set to 9:00.
After disconnecting the battery or replacing the
fuse, reset the clock.
If you have a hatchback there is a clock located in
the Secondary Information Center (SIC), see
Secondary Information Center (SIC) (Hatchback
Only) on page 174.
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To change the current mode, select one of the
following from the right knob:
Y(Vent):This mode directs air to the instrument
panel outlets.
\(Bi-Level):This mode directs about half of the
air to the instrument panel outlets, and then
directs the remaining air to the floor outlets.
[(Floor):This mode directs most of the air to
the floor outlets. Some of the air will also be
directed to the rear outlets. Be sure to keep the
area under the front seats clear to allow the flow of
air to the rear compartment.
The right knob can also be used to select the
defog and defrost modes. Information on defogging
and defrosting can be found later in this section.
?(Recirculation):This mode keeps outside air
from coming into the vehicle. It can be used to
prevent outside air and odors from entering your
vehicle or to help heat or cool the air inside
your vehicle more quickly.
If your vehicle has a recirculation button (uplevel
model), press the button to turn the recirculation
mode on. When the button is pressed, an indicatorlight in the button will come on. Press the button
again to return to outside air mode.
If your vehicle has a lever (base model), move the
lever to choose the recirculation mode.
Using the recirculation mode for extended periods
may cause your windows to fog. If this happens,
select the defrost mode.
:(Outside Air):This mode brings outside air
into the vehicle.
If your vehicle has a recirculation button (uplevel
model), press the button until the recirculation
mode is turned off. Your vehicle will then return to
outside air mode.
If your vehicle has a lever (base model), move the
lever to choose the outside air mode.
A/C (Air Conditioning):If your vehicle has air
conditioning, follow these steps to use the system.
Start the engine and set the fan control knob to the
desired speed. The air conditioning compressor
does not operate when the fan control knob is in the
off position. Press the A/C button to turn the air
conditioning compressor on and off. When the A/C
button is pressed, an indicator light in the button
will come on to let you know that air conditioning
is activated.
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On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside
air escape; then close them. This helps to reduce
the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down.
It also helps the system to operate more efficiently.
For quick cool down on hot days, do the
following:
1. Select the vent mode.
2. Select the highest fan speed.
3. Press the A/C button.
4. Select the recirculation mode.
5. Select the coolest temperature.
Using these settings together for long periods of
time may cause the air inside of your vehicle
to become too dry. To prevent this from
happening, after the air in your vehicle has cooled,
turn the recirculation mode off.
The air conditioning system removes moisture
from the air, so you may sometimes notice a small
amount of water dripping underneath your
vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine.
This is normal.Defogging and Defrosting
Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high
humidity or moisture condensing on the cool
window glass. This can be minimized if the climate
control system is used properly. There are two
modes to clear fog or frost from your windshield.
Use the defog mode to clear the windows of
fog or moisture and warm the passengers. Use
the defrost mode to remove fog or frost from
the windshield more quickly.
For best results, clear all snow and ice from the
windshield before defrosting.
Select one of these available modes from the
right knob.
0(Defog):This mode directs most of the air to
the windshield and the floor outlets. A small
amount of air is also directed to the outboard
outlets for the side windows and to the instrument
panel side outlets. When you select this mode,
the system runs the air-conditioning compressor.
To defog the windows faster, turn the temperature
control knob clockwise to the warmest setting.
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1(Defrost):This mode directs the air to the
windshield and the outboard outlets for the
side windows. A small amount of air is also
directed to the instrument panel side outlets. When
you select this mode, the system runs the
air-conditioning compressor. To defrost the
windows faster, turn the temperature control knob
clockwise to the warmest setting.
Do not drive the vehicle until all windows are clear.
Rear Window and Outside Mirror
Defogger
Your vehicle may have a rear window and outside
mirror defogger. This feature will only work
when the ignition is turned to ON.
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog or frost from the rear window.
Before using this feature, clear as much snow
from the rear window as possible.
<(Rear Window Defogger):Press this button
to turn the rear window and outside mirror
defogger on or off. An indicator light in the button
will come on to let you know that the feature is
activated.
If your vehicle does not have air conditioning, the
rear window defogger will remain on until the
button is pressed again or the engine is turned off.
If your vehicle has air conditioning, the rear
window defogger will turn off about 10 minutes
after the button is pressed. The defogger can also
be turned off by pressing the button again or by
turning the engine off.
Notice:Do not use anything sharp on the
inside of the rear window. If you do, you could
cut or damage the warming grid, and the
repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Do not attach a temporary vehicle license,
tape, a decal or anything similar to the
defogger grid.
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Warning Lights, Gages, and
Indicators
This part describes the warning lights and gages on
your vehicle. The pictures help to locate them.
Warning lights and gages can signal that something
is wrong before it becomes serious enough to
cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying
attention to the warning lights and gages could also
save you or others from injury.
Warning lights come on when there may be or is a
problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As
the details show on the next few pages, some
warning lights come on briefly when you start the
engine just to let you know they are working. If
you are familiar with this section, you should
not be alarmed when this happens.
Gages can indicate when there may be or is a
problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often
gages and warning lights work together to let you
know when there is a problem with your vehicle.When one of the warning lights comes on and
stays on as you are driving, or when one of
the gages shows there may be a problem, check
the section that tells you what to do about it.
Please follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do
repairs can be costly and even dangerous. So
please get to know your vehicle’s warning
lights and gages. They can be a big help.
Instrument Panel Cluster
Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you
know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You
will know how fast you are going, how much fuel
you are using, and many other things you will need
to drive safely and economically.
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Your vehicle’s instrument panel cluster includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on
the following pages.
United States Hatchback shown, Canada Hatchback similar
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Safety Belt Reminder Light
The safety belt light will
come on and stay on
until the driver’s
safety belt is buckled.
If the driver’s belt is already buckled, the light will
not come on.
Safety Belt Reminder Tone
If your vehicle has this feature, a tone will sound
for several seconds when the ignition is turned
to ON to remind people to fasten their safety belts.
The tone will not sound if the driver’s safety belt
is already buckled.
Airbag Readiness Light
There is an airbag readiness light on the
instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag
symbol. The system checks the airbag’s
electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells
you if there is an electrical problem. The
system check includes the airbag sensor, the
airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing
and diagnostic module. For more information
on the airbag system, seeAirbag System
on page 68.
This light will come on
when you start your
vehicle, and it will flash
for a few seconds.
Then the light should go
out. This means the
system is ready.
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