2009 CHEVROLET AVEO seats

OFF:Turns the fan off.
Temperature Control:Turn clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or decrease the
temperature of the air owing from the system.
9(Fan Control):Turn clockwise or counterclockwise
to increase or decrease the fan speed. The fan must
be turned on to run the air conditioning compressor.
Air Delivery Mode Control:Turn clockwise or
counterclockwise to change the current airow mode.
Select from the following air delivery modes:
Y(Vent):Air is directed to the instrument panel
outlets.
\(Bi-Level):Air is divided between the instrument
panel and oor outlets.
[(Floor):Air is directed to the oor outlets, with
some air directed to the rear outlets. Keep the area
under the front seats clear to allow the ow of air to the
rear compartment.
É(Defog):This mode clears the windows of fog or
moisture. Air is directed to the windshield, oor, and
side window outlets. When this mode is selected,
the system automatically runs the air-conditioning.
To defog the windows faster, turn the temperature
control to the warmest setting.
1(Defrost):This mode quickly clears the windshield
of fog or frost. Air is directed to the windshield and
side window outlets. When this mode is selected,
the system automatically runs the air-conditioning.
To defrost the windows faster, turn the temperature
control to the warmest setting.
Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear.
A/C (Air Conditioning):For vehicles with air
conditioning, follow these steps to use the system.
Turn
9to the desired speed. The air conditioning
does not operate when the fan control knob is in the off
position. Press A/C to turn the air conditioning on
and off. When A/C is pressed, an indicator light comes
on to show that the air conditioning is on.
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Rear Window and Outside Mirror
Defogger
For vehicles with a rear window and outside mirror
defogger, they only work when the ignition is turned to
ON/RUN.
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog or frost from the rear window.
<(Rear Window Defogger):Press to turn the rear
window and outside mirror defogger on or off. An
indicator light comes on to show that the feature is on.
If the vehicle does not have air conditioning, the rear
window defogger may turn off about 10 minutes after the
button is pressed. If it remains on, it can be turned off by
pressing
If the vehicle has air conditioning, the rear window
defogger turns off about 10 minutes after the button is
pressed. The defogger can also be turned off 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 the vehicle warranty. Do not attach
a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or
anything similar to the defogger grid.
Outlet Adjustment
To open an outlet, press on its cover. Turn the cover to
change the direction of the airow.
Operation Tips

Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air
inlets at the base of the windshield that may
block the ow of air into the vehicle.
Use of non-GM approved hood deectors may
adversely affect the performance of the system.
Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects
to help circulate the air inside of the vehicle more
effectively.
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If you put things inside your vehicle — like
suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else — they
will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to
stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they will
keep going.
{CAUTION:
Things you put inside your vehicle can strike
and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or
in a crash.
Put things in the cargo area of your
vehicle. Try to spread the weight evenly.
Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle so that some of them
are above the tops of the seats.
Do not leave an unsecured child restraint
in your vehicle.
When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
Do not leave a seat folded down unless
you need to.
Towing
Towing Your Vehicle
To avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed
with all four wheels off the ground. Consult your
dealer/retailer or a professional towing service if the
disabled vehicle must be towed. SeeRoadside
Assistance Program on page 7-7.
To tow the vehicle behind another vehicle for
recreational purposes, such as behind a motorhome,
see “Recreational Vehicle Towing” following.
Recreational Vehicle Towing
Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle
behind another vehicle – such as behind a motorhome.
The two most common types of recreational vehicle
towing are known as dinghy towing and dolly towing.
Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle with all four wheels
on the ground. Dolly towing is towing the vehicle
with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a
device known as a dolly.
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Tire Size
The following illustration shows an example of a
typical passenger car tire size.
(A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire
:The United States
version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter P
as the rst character in the tire size means a
passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards set
by the U. S. Tire and Rim Association.
(B) Tire Width
:The three-digit number indicates
the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall
to sidewall.
(C) Aspect Ratio
:A two-digit number that
indicates the tire height-to-width measurements.
For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is 70, as
shown in item C of the illustration, it would mean
that the tire’s sidewall is 70% as high as it is wide.(D) Construction Code
:A letter code is used to
indicate the type of ply construction in the tire.
The letter R means radial ply construction;
the letter D means diagonal or bias ply
construction; and the letter B means belted-bias
ply construction.
(E) Rim Diameter
:Diameter of the wheel in
inches.
(F) Service Description
:These characters
represent the load index and speed rating of the
tire. The load index represents the load carry
capacity a tire is certied to carry. The speed
rating is the maximum speed a tire is certied to
carry a load.
Tire Terminology and Denitions
Air Pressure:The amount of air inside the tire
pressing outward on each square inch of the tire.
Air pressure is expressed in pounds per square
inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa).
Accessory Weight
:This means the combined
weight of optional accessories. Some examples of
optional accessories are, automatic transmission,
power steering, power brakes, power windows,
power seats, and air conditioning.
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Liftgate
Carbon Monoxide........................................2-10
Light
Airbag Readiness........................................3-26
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning............3-30
Brake System Warning.................................3-28
Change Engine Oil......................................3-35
Charging System.........................................3-28
Cruise Control.............................................3-36
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator..................3-36
Door Ajar...................................................3-36
Fog Lamp ..................................................3-35
Highbeam On.............................................3-36
Hold Mode .................................................3-30
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-38
Oil Pressure...............................................3-34
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator..................3-27
Safety Belt Reminders..................................3-26
Tire Pressure..............................................3-31
Up-Shift.....................................................3-28
Lights
Exterior Lamps............................................3-13
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-8
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-16
Locks
Central Door Unlocking System....................... 2-7
Door ........................................................... 2-6
Rear Door Security Locks............................... 2-7
Loss of Control................................................ 4-8Low Fuel Warning Light...................................3-38
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children.............1-46
Lumbar
Manual Controls............................................ 1-5
M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-10
At Least Once a Month................................6-10
At Least Once a Year..................................6-11
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-8
Maintenance Record....................................6-17
Maintenance Replacement Parts....................6-15
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-9
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-13
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using.......................................................... 6-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Lamp...............................3-32
Manual Lumbar Controls.................................... 1-5
Manual Seats................................................... 1-4
Manual Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-23
Operation...................................................2-26
Manual Windows............................................2-12
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Safety Belts (cont.)
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-34
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-33
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-16
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
Seats
Driver Seat Height Adjuster............................. 1-5
Head Restraints............................................ 1-2
Manual Lumbar............................................. 1-5
Rear Seat Operation..............................1-9, 1-12
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-6
Securing a Child Restraint
Rear Seat Position......................................1-53
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-56
Service........................................................... 5-3
Accessories and Modications......................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the
Vehicle..................................................... 5-5
California Perchlorate Materials
Requirements............................................ 5-4
California Proposition 65 Warning.................... 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Lamp......................................3-32
Publications Ordering Information...................7-17
Service, Scheduling Appointments.....................7-11Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-73
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-85
Shifting
Out of Park................................................2-30
Shift Lock Manual Release...........................2-30
Shifting Into Park............................................2-29
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-7
Spare Tire
Compact....................................................5-78
Installing....................................................5-73
Removing...................................................5-71
Storing.......................................................5-78
Specications, Capacities.................................5-93
Speedometer..................................................3-25
Starting the Engine.........................................2-19
Steering.......................................................... 4-6
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................3-57
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
Storage Areas................................................2-39
Cupholders.................................................2-39
Glove Box..................................................2-39
Sunglasses Storage Compartment..................2-40
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................4-15
Sun Visors.....................................................2-14
Sunroof.........................................................2-40
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