2008 CHEVROLET AVEO roof

Seats and Restraint Systems........................... 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-2
Rear Seats
............................................... 1-7
Safety Belts
.............................................1-14
Child Restraints
.......................................1-32
Airbag System
.........................................1-56
Restraint System Check
............................1-72
Features and Controls..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-2
Doors and Locks
....................................... 2-6
Windows
.................................................2-12
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................2-14
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
...........2-17
Mirrors
....................................................2-32
Storage Areas
.........................................2-34
Sunroof
..................................................2-36
Instrument Panel............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
......................................3-20
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........3-26
Secondary Information Center (SIC)
............3-43
Audio System(s)
.......................................3-54Driving Your Vehicle....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
........ 4-2
Towing
...................................................4-27
Service and Appearance Care.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-5
Checking Things Under the Hood
...............5-10
Headlamp Aiming
.....................................5-40
Bulb Replacement
....................................5-41
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........5-49
Tires
......................................................5-50
Appearance Care
.....................................5-79
Vehicle Identification
.................................5-88
Electrical System
......................................5-88
Capacities and Specifications
.....................5-99
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
......5-100
Maintenance Schedule..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance Information.................... 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
...........................7-16
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
...........7-18
Index................................................................ 1
2008 Chevrolet Aveo Owner ManualM

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
2-1

Sunroof
If the vehicle has this
feature, the switch is
located on the headliner
between the sun visors.
The sunroof will only operate when the ignition is turned
to ON/RUN. The sunroof can be opened to a vent
position or it can be opened all of the way.
You must manually open and close the sunshade.To open the sunroof to the vent position, open the
sunshade. Then press and hold the driver’s side of
the switch. To close the sunroof, press and hold
the passenger’s side of the switch until the sunroof
reaches the desired position.
To fully open the sunroof, open the sunshade. Then
press and hold the passenger’s side of the switch.
To close the sunroof, press and hold the driver’s side
of the switch. The sunroof will stop if the switch is
released during operation.
In both the vent and fully open positions, the air flow
can be adjusted by pushing and holding the switch until
the sunroof moves to the desired position.
The sunroof cannot be opened or closed if the vehicle
has an electrical failure.
2-36

Dome Lamp
Your vehicle will have one of the following dome lamp
switches.
The switches have three positions.
ON:The light comes on and stays on.
O(Door):The light comes on when a door is opened.
The light turns off when all the doors are closed.
OFF:The light remains off even when a door is opened.
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver
This feature is designed to protect your vehicle’s battery
against drainage from the taillamps, license plate lamps,
instrument panel lights, and parking lamps. When the
ignition is turned off, the power to these features will
automatically turn off after 5 seconds once the driver’s
door is closed.
Accessory Power Outlet(s)
With the accessory power outlet, you can plug in
auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular
telephone or CB radio.
The accessory power outlet is located next to the
parking brake on the center console.
To use the outlet, remove the protective cap. When
not in use, always cover the outlet with the protective
cap. The accessory power outlet is operational when the
ignition is turned to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN.
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. Without SunroofWith Sunroof
3-18

Fixed Mast Antenna (Hatchback)
The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car
washes without being damaged. If the mast should
ever become slightly bent, straighten it out by hand.
If the mast is badly bent, replace it.
Check occasionally to make sure the mast is still
tightened to the antenna base located on the roof of
the vehicle. If tightening is required, tighten by hand.
Backglass Antenna (Sedan)
The AM-FM antenna is integrated with the rear window
defogger, located in the rear window. Make sure that
the inside surface of the rear window is not scratched
and that the lines on the glass are not damaged. If the
inside surface is damaged, it could interfere with radio
reception. Also, for proper radio reception, the antenna
connector at the top-center of the rear window needs to
be properly attached to the post on the glass.
Notice:Using a razor blade or sharp object to
clear the inside rear window may damage the rear
window antenna and/or the rear window defogger.
Repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Do not clear the inside rear window with sharp
objects.Notice:Do not apply aftermarket glass tinting
with metallic lm. The metallic lm in some tinting
materials will interfere with or distort the incoming
radio reception. Any damage caused to your
backglass antenna due to metallic tinting materials
will not be covered by your warranty.
Because this antenna is built into your rear window,
there is a reduced risk of damage caused by car washes
and vandals.
If static is heard on the radio, when the rear window
defogger is turned on, it could mean that a defogger
grid line has been damaged. If this is true, the grid line
must be repaired.
If adding a cellular telephone to your vehicle, and the
antenna needs to be attached to the glass, make
sure that the grid lines for the AM-FM antenna are not
damaged. There is enough space between the grid lines
to attach a cellular telephone antenna without interfering
with radio reception.
3-80

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
5-93

Fuses Usage
HI BEAM RTPassenger Side High Beam
Headlamp
DIS Direct Ignition System
HI BEAM LT Driver Side High Beam Headlamp
DIODE (FOG) Fog Lamp Diode
LOW BEAM RTPassenger Side Low Beam
Headlamp
ILLUM RTParking Lamp Right Side,
Illumination Circuit
LOW BEAM LT Driver Side Low Beam Headlamp
ILLUM LTDriver Side Parking Lamp,
License Plate Lamp
INT LTS Room Lamp
INJECTOR Injector
DEFOG Defogger
S/ROOF Sunroof
ILLUM LAMPS Illumination Relay
HORN Horn
HEAD LAMPS Headlamps
Hatchback
5-95

Service, Scheduling Appointments.....................7-10
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-70
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-85
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-27
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-28
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance................ 6-6
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change........................3-10
Spare Tire
Compact....................................................5-78
Installing....................................................5-73
Removing...................................................5-71
Storing.......................................................5-78
Specifications, Capacities.................................5-99
Speedometer..................................................3-29
Starting the Engine.........................................2-19
Steering.......................................................... 4-6
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection..............................6-22
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................3-78
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-9
Storage Areas................................................2-34
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-35
Glove Box..................................................2-34
Sunglasses Storage Compartment..................2-35
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................4-17
Sun Visors.....................................................2-14
Sunroof.........................................................2-36T
Tachometer....................................................3-29
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps......5-47
Theft-Deterrent System....................................2-14
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-14
Immobilizer.................................................2-16
Immobilizer Operation...................................2-16
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-9
Time .............................................................3-20
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-36
Tires.............................................................5-50
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..........................5-85
Buying New Tires........................................5-64
Chains.......................................................5-69
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-70
Cleaning....................................................5-85
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-78
Different Size..............................................5-65
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-69
Inflation - Tire Pressure................................5-57
Inspection and Rotation................................5-61
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-73
Pressure Monitor Operation...........................5-60
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-58
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