2008 CHEVROLET AVEO remote control

Keys...............................................................2-2
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation...................................................2-4
Doors and Locks.............................................2-6
Door Locks....................................................2-6
Central Door Unlocking System........................2-7
Door Ajar Reminder........................................2-7
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-8
Lockout Protection..........................................2-8
Trunk............................................................2-9
Liftgate (Hatchback)......................................2-11
Windows........................................................2-12
Manual Windows..........................................2-12
Power Windows............................................2-13
Sun Visors...................................................2-14
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-14
Theft-Deterrent System..................................2-14
Immobilizer..................................................2-16
Immobilizer Operation....................................2-16
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-17
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-17
Ignition Positions..........................................2-18
Starting the Engine.......................................2-19Engine Coolant Heater..................................2-20
Automatic Transmission Operation...................2-21
Manual Transmission Operation......................2-25
Parking Brake..............................................2-26
Shifting Into PARK (P)
(Automatic Transmission)............................2-27
Shifting Out of PARK (P)...............................2-28
Parking Your Vehicle
(Manual Transmission)...............................2-29
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-30
Engine Exhaust............................................2-30
Running the Engine While Parked..................
.2-31
Mirrors...........................................................2-32
Manual Rearview Mirror.................................2-32
Outside Manual Mirrors..................................2-32
Outside Power Mirror....................................2-33
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-34
Outside Heated Mirrors..................................2-34
Storage Areas................................................2-34
Glove Box...................................................2-34
Cupholder(s)................................................2-35
Sunglasses Storage Compartment...................2-35
Sunroof.........................................................2-36
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Trunk
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid
open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can
come into your vehicle. You cannot see or
smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and
even death. If you must drive with the trunk
lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable
connections must pass through the seal
between the body and the trunk lid:
Make sure all other windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed and select the
control setting that will force outside air
into your vehicle. See Climate Control
System.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
SeeEngine Exhaust on page 2-30.To open the trunk on your sedan from outside of your
vehicle, insert the key into the lock cylinder and turn
the key clockwise or use the remote keyless entry
transmitter, if equipped.
Remote Trunk Release
If your vehicle has a trunk
release button located on
the driver’s door, you
can open the trunk from
inside your vehicle by
pressing the release
button.
When closing the trunk, close from the center to ensure
it fully latches.Trunk Release Button
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Liftgate (Hatchback)
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate
open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can
come into your vehicle. You cannot see or
smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and
even death. If you must drive with the liftgate
open or if electrical wiring or other cable
connections must pass through the seal
between the body and the liftgate:
Make sure all other windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed and select the
control setting that will force outside air
into your vehicle. SeeClimate Control
System on page 3-20.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
SeeEngine Exhaust on page 2-30.To open the liftgate on your hatchback from outside of
the vehicle, insert the key into the lock cylinder and
turn it counterclockwise or use the remote keyless
entry transmitter, if equipped. Then pull up the handle
above the license plate to open the liftgate.
When closing the liftgate, close from the center to
ensure it fully latches.
To lock the liftgate, insert the key into the lock cylinder
and turn it clockwise or use the remote keyless entry
transmitter, if equipped.
The liftgate can also be locked or unlocked by the
central door unlocking system or remote keyless entry,
if equipped. SeeCentral Door Unlocking System on
page 2-7andRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 2-4.
2-11

Fuses Usage
AUX LTR Auxiliary Cigarette Lighter
HORN,
REAR/FOGHorn, Rear Fog Lamps
LTR Cigarette Lighter
STOP Stop Lamp
RADIO, CLK Audio, Clock
CLSTR,
HAZRDInstrument Panel Cluster,
Hazard Flasher
TRN/SIG Turn Signal
DR/LCK Door Lock, Remote Keyless Entry
CLSTR, CLK Instrument Panel Cluster, Clock
ECM, TCMEngine Control Module (ECM),
Transmission Control Module (TCM)
BCK/UP Back-Up Lamp
WPR, WSWA Wiper, Washer
ECM, TCMEngine Control Module (ECM),
Transmission Control Module (TCM)
Hatchback
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Fuses Usage
EMS1Engine Room Fuse Block,
Rear HO2S, Transmission
Control Module, VSS, Fuel Pump
STOP LAMP Brake Switch
CIGARCigarette Lighter, Auxiliary
Power Outlet
AUDIO/CLOCK Radio, Clock
OBD On-Board Diagnostics, Immobilizer
ROOM LAMPTrunk Lamp, Trunk Open Switch,
Cluster, Dome Lamp
DEFOGGER Rear Defogger
SUNROOF Sunroof Module (Option)
DRL Daytime Running Lamps
DOOR LOCK Door Lock/UnlockFuses Usage
B/UP LAMP Back-up Lamps
HORN Horn
ELEC MIRRORMirror Control Switch, Dome Lamp,
Air Conditioning Switch
AUDIO/RKERadio, Remote Keyless Entry,
Clock, Power Mirror Unit,
Anti-Theft Module
DEFOG
MIRRORPower Mirror Unit, Air Conditioning
Switch
BLANK Not Used
BLANK Not Used
BLANK Not Used
BLANK Not Used
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