2011 CHEVROLET AVEO air condition

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011
8-2 Climate Controls
Climate Control System with Heater Only
A. Temperature Control
B. Fan Control
C. Air Delivery Mode Control
D. Rear Window Defogger
E. Outside Air/Recirculation
OFF: Turns the fan off. Temperature Control:
Turn
clockwise or counterclockwise
to increase or decrease the
temperature of the air flowing 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 airflow 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
floor outlets.
[(Floor): Air is directed to the
floor outlets, with some air directed
to the rear outlets. Keep the area
under the front seats clear to allow
the flow of air to the rear
compartment.
É(Defog): This mode clears the
windows of fog or moisture. Air is
directed to the windshield, floor,
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.

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Climate Controls 8-3
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. For quick cool down on hot days, do
the following:
1. Open the windows to let hot air
escape.
2. Press
?.
3. Press A/C.
4. Select the coolest temperature.
5. Select the highest
9speed.
Using these settings together for
long periods of time may cause the
air inside of the vehicle to become
too dry. To prevent this from
happening, after the air in the
vehicle has cooled, turn the
recirculation mode off.
The air conditioning system
removes moisture from the air, so a
small amount of water might drip
under the vehicle while idling or
after turning off the engine. This is
normal.
?(Recirculation): This mode
recirculates and helps to quickly
cool the air inside the vehicle. It can
be used to prevent outside air and
odors from entering the vehicle.
For vehicles with a recirculation
button, press the button to turn the
recirculation mode on. An indicator
light comes on to show that the
recirculation is on. Press the button
again to return to outside air mode.
For vehicles with a lever, move
the lever to choose the
recirculation mode.
Using the recirculation mode for
extended periods may cause the
windows to fog. If this happens,
select the defrost mode.

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8-4 Climate Controls
:(Outside Air):This mode
brings outside air into the vehicle.
For vehicles with a recirculation
button, press the button until the
recirculation mode is turned off. The
vehicle then returns to the outside
air mode.
For vehicles with a lever, move the
lever to choose the outside
air mode.
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
by turning off the engine.
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.
Air Vents
To open an outlet, press on its
cover. Turn the cover to change the
direction of the airflow.
Operation Tips
.Clear away any ice, snow or
leaves from the air inlets at the
base of the windshield that may
block the flow of air into the
vehicle.
.Use of non-GM approved hood
deflectors 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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Climate Controls 8-5
Maintenance
Passenger Compartment
Air Filter
For vehicles with a passenger
compartment air filter, it is located
behind the glove box. It can be
accessed after removing the glove
box from its housing.
Pollen and dust are removed by the
filter. The filter should be replaced
as part of routine scheduled
maintenance. For a replacement
filter see your dealer. See
Scheduled Maintenance on
page 11‑2for replacement intervals. To change the passenger
compartment air filter, use the
following steps:
1. Open the glove box
halfway down.
2. Grip the glove box by both the upper and lower sides and pull it
out of its housing.
3. Remove the filter cover.
4. Replace the air conditioner filter.

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9-10 Driving and Operating
Blizzard Conditions
Being stuck in snow can be a
serious situation. Stay with the
vehicle unless there is help nearby.
If possible, use theRoadside
Assistance Program on page 13‑6.
To get help and keep everyone in
the vehicle safe:
.Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
.Tie a red cloth to an outside
mirror.
{WARNING
Snow can trap engine exhaust
under the vehicle. This may
cause exhaust gases to get
inside. Engine exhaust contains
Carbon Monoxide (CO) which
cannot be seen or smelled. It can
cause unconsciousness and even
death.
If the vehicle is stuck in the snow:
.Clear away snow from around
the base of your vehicle,
especially any that is blocking
the exhaust pipe.
.Check again from time to
time to be sure snow does
not collect there.
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WARNING (Continued)
.Open a window about 5 cm
(2 in) on the side of the
vehicle that is away from the
wind to bring in fresh air.
.Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument
panel.
.Adjust the climate control
system to a setting that
circulates the air inside the
vehicle and set the fan speed
to the highest setting. See
Climate Control System in the
Index.
For more information about
carbon monoxide, see Engine
Exhaust on page 9‑24.
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Driving and Operating 9-27
Notice:Shifting out of P (Park)
or N (Neutral) with the engine
running at high speed may
damage the transmission. The
repairs would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty. Be sure the
engine is not running at high
speed when shifting the vehicle.
D4 (Automatic Overdrive): This
position is for normal driving.
When operating the vehicle in
severe cold conditions, the
transmission may be prevented
from shifting into D4 gear until the
transmission fluid has warmed up to
its operational temperature.
Notice: If the vehicle seems to
start up rather slowly or not shift
gears when you go faster, and
you continue to drive the vehicle
that way, you could damage the
transmission. Have the vehicle
serviced right away. You can
drive in 2 (Second) when you are
driving less than 55 km/h (35 mph)
and D4 (Automatic Overdrive) for
higher speeds until then. 2 (Second):
This position gives you
more power but lower fuel economy.
You can use 2 (Second) on hills.
It can help control vehicle speed as
you go down steep mountain roads,
while using the brakes off and on.
Notice: Do not drive in
2 (Second) at speeds over
105 km/h (65 mph), or you can
damage the transmission. Use
D4 (Automatic Overdrive) as
much as possible. Do not shift
into 2 (Second) unless you are
going slower than 105 km/h
(65 mph) or you can damage the
engine.
1 (First): This position gives you
even more power but lower fuel
economy than 2 (Second). You can
use it on very steep hills, or in deep
snow or mud. If the shift lever is put
in 1 (First), the transmission will not
shift into first gear until the vehicle is
going slowly enough. Notice:
Spinning the tires
or holding the vehicle in one
place on a hill using only the
accelerator pedal may damage
the transmission. The repair will
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. If you are stuck, do not
spin the tires. When stopping on
a hill, use the brakes to hold the
vehicle in place.
If there is a malfunction with
the automatic transmission, the
malfunction indicator lamp or the
HOLD indicator light will turn on or
flash. See Malfunction Indicator
Lamp on page 5‑14.
Have the vehicle fixed as soon as
possible.

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Driving and Operating 9-35
Recommended Fuel
Use regular unleaded gasoline with
a posted octane rating of 87 or
higher. If the octane rating is less
than 87, an audible knocking noise,
commonly referred to as spark
knock, might be heard when driving.If this occurs, use a gasoline rated
at 87 octane or higher as soon as
possible. If heavy knocking is
heard when using gasoline rated
at 87 octane or higher, the engine
needs service.
Gasoline Specifications
(U.S. and Canada Only)
At a minimum, gasoline
should meet ASTM specification
D 4814 in the United States or
CAN/CGSB‐3.5 or 3.511 in Canada.
Some gasolines contain an
octane-enhancing additive called
methylcyclopentadienyl manganese
tricarbonyl (MMT). We recommend
against the use of gasolines
containing MMT. See
Fuel Additives
on page 9‑36 for additional
information.
California Fuel
Requirements
If the vehicle is certified to meet
California Emissions Standards, it is
designed to operate on fuels that
meet California specifications. See
the underhood emission control
label. If this fuel is not available in
states adopting California Emissions
Standards, the vehicle will operate
satisfactorily on fuels meeting
federal specifications, but emission
control system performance might
be affected. The malfunction
indicator lamp could turn on and the
vehicle might fail a smog‐check test.
See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on
page 5‑14. If this occurs, return to
your authorized dealer for diagnosis.
If it is determined that the condition
is caused by the type of fuel used,
repairs might not be covered by the
vehicle warranty.

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10-16 Vehicle Care
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
The engine air cleaner/filter is
located in the engine compartment
on the passenger side of the
vehicle. SeeEngine Compartment
Overview on page 10‑8 for more
information on location.
When to Inspect the Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter
Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the
scheduled maintenance intervals
and replace it at the first oil change
after each 80 000 km (50,000 mi)
interval. See Scheduled
Maintenance on page 11‑2 for more
information. If you are driving in
dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the
filter at each engine oil change.
How to Inspect the Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter
To inspect the engine air cleaner/
filter, remove the filter from the
vehicle and lightly shake the filter to release loose dust and dirt. If the
filter remains covered with dirt, a
new filter is required.
To inspect or replace the air
cleaner/filter:
1. Remove the screws and lift off
the cover.
2. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter.
3. Put the cover back on tightly and tighten the screws.
See Scheduled Maintenance on
page 11‑2 for replacement intervals.
{WARNING
Operating the engine with the air
cleaner/filter off can cause you or
others to be burned. The air
cleaner not only cleans the air; it
helps to stop flames if the engine
backfires. Use caution when
working on the engine and do not
drive with the air cleaner/filter off.
Notice: If the air cleaner/filter is
off, dirt can easily get into the
engine, which could damage it.
Always have the air cleaner/filter
in place when you are driving.