Seats and Restraint System............................. 1-1
Head Restraints
......................................... 1-2
Front Seats
............................................... 1-4
Rear Seats
............................................... 1-9
Safety Belts
.............................................1-16
Child Restraints
.......................................1-34
Airbag System
.........................................1-60
Restraint System Check
............................1-75
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
...........2-18
Mirrors
....................................................2-34
OnStar
®System
......................................2-36
Storage Areas
.........................................2-39
Sunroof
..................................................2-40
Instrument Panel............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
......................................3-18
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........3-23
Trip Computer
.........................................3-38
Audio System(s)
.......................................3-40Driving Your Vehicle....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle
....... 4-2
Towing
...................................................4-24
Service and Appearance Care.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-5
Checking Things Under the Hood
...............5-11
Headlamp Aiming
.....................................5-43
Bulb Replacement
....................................5-43
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........5-50
Tires
......................................................5-51
Appearance Care
.....................................5-79
Vehicle Identi cation
.................................5-86
Electrical System
......................................5-86
Capacities and Speci cations
.....................5-93
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
2009 Chevrolet Aveo Owner ManualM
Change Engine Oil Light................................3-35
Fog Lamp Light............................................3-35
Cruise Control Light......................................3-36
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-36
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Indicator Light...........................................3-36
Door Ajar Light.............................................3-36
Fuel Gage...................................................3-37
Low Fuel Warning Light.................................3-38
Trip Computer................................................3-38Audio System(s).............................................3-40
AM-FM Radio...............................................3-41
Radio with CD..............................................3-46
Using an MP3..............................................3-54
XM Radio Messages.....................................3-56
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.......................3-57
Radio Reception...........................................3-58
Fixed Mast Antenna (Hatchback).....................3-58
Backglass Antenna (Sedan)...........................3-59
Multi-Band Antenna.......................................3-59
Section 3 Instrument Panel
3-2
Low Fuel Warning Light
This light comes on when
the vehicle is low on fuel.
The low fuel warning light comes on when there is
approximately 1.7 gallons (6.0 liters) of fuel remaining in
the tank.
To turn the light off, add fuel to the fuel tank. SeeFilling
the Tank on page 5-8.
Trip Computer
The vehicle may have trip computer, it provides the
driver with driving information such as the driving
distance for the remaining fuel, outside temperature,
average fuel economy, and driving time.
The trip computer button is located in the lower right
area of the tachometer. Each time you press it,
the display cycles through the available choices.
Range for Remaining Fuel
This display shows the
approximate number of
remaining miles the vehicle
can be driven without
refueling.
The minimum display for the range is 45 miles (72 km).
Once the minimum display range is under
45 miles (72 km), you will see dashes on the display.
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The fuel range estimate is based on an average of the
vehicle’s fuel economy over recent driving history
and the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank.
This estimate will change if driving conditions change.
For example, if driving in traffic and making frequent
stops, this display may read one number, but if
the vehicle is driven on a freeway, the number may
change even though the same amount of fuel is in the
fuel tank. This is because different driving conditions
produce different fuel economies. Generally, freeway
driving produces better fuel economy than city driving.
Outside Temperature
This display shows the approximate outside
temperature.
Average Fuel Economy
This display shows the
approximate average
miles per gallon (mpg).This number is calculated based on the number of mpg
recorded since the last time this menu item was
reset. To reset the average fuel economy press and
hold the trip computer button.
Driving Time
This display can be used
as a timer.
The display will show the amount of time that has
passed since the timer was last reset. The timer is only
running while the vehicle is moving. To reset the
driving time press and hold the trip computer button.
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Tachometer....................................................3-25
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and
Back-Up Lamps.......................................5-48
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-14
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-16
Immobilizer.................................................2-14
Immobilizer Operation...................................2-15
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Time .............................................................3-17
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-31
Tires.............................................................5-51
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..........................5-84
Buying New Tires........................................5-64
Chains.......................................................5-68
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
In ation - Tire Pressure................................5-57
Inspection and Rotation................................5-62
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-73
Pressure Monitor Operation...........................5-60Tires (cont.)
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-59
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-73
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-71
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-78
Tire Sidewall Labeling..................................5-52
Tire Terminology and De nitions....................5-54
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-66
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-67
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-67
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-63
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................
4-24
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-27
Your Vehicle...............................................4-24
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-21
Fluid, Manual..............................................5-23
Up-Shift Light..............................................3-28
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-22
Transmission Operation, Manual........................2-26
Trip Computer................................................3-38
Trip Odometer................................................3-25
Trunk.............................................................. 2-8
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
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