2011 CHEVROLET AVEO trunk

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011
In Brief 1-1
In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-3
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-8
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Sensing System for Passenger
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-12
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Vehicle Features
Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . 1-18
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-18
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Trip Computer (US Only) . . . . 1-19
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Performance and Maintenance
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-21
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-21
Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24

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1-4 In Brief
Starting the Engine
The vehicle has a
Computer-Controlled Cranking
System. It assists in starting the
engine and protects components.
If the ignition key is turned to
START and then released when the
engine begins cranking, the engine
will continue cranking for a few
seconds or until the engine starts.
If the engine does not start and the
key is held in START, cranking will
be stopped after 15 seconds to
prevent damage. To prevent gear
damage, cranking is not allowed if
the engine is running. Engine
cranking can be stopped by
turning the ignition key to ACC/
ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF. See
Starting the Engine on page 9‑19.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
The RKE transmitter is used to
remotely lock and unlock the doors
from up to 20 m (65 ft) away from
the vehicle.
Hatchback
Sedan
Press
Kto unlock all of the doors.
Press
Qto lock all of the doors.
Press
Vand hold for
approximately one second to open
the trunk on the sedan model.
Press
3to sound the panic alarm
on the hatchback model. Press any
of the buttons on the transmitter to
turn off the alarm.

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011
1-6 In Brief
Trunk Release
The vehicle may have a release
button located on the driver door.
Press it to open the trunk.
The vehicle may have a trunk
release lever located on the
outboard side of the driver seat.
Pull the lever to open the trunk.For more information see
Trunk on
page 2‑7.
Windows
Manual Windows
Use the window crank to open and
close each window.
The rear windows do not open fully.
For more information see Manual
Windows on page 2‑15. Power Windows
On vehicles with power windows,
the switches for all windows are
located on the driver door armrest.
Each passenger door has a switch
for its own window.
The ignition must be in ON/RUN to
use the power windows. To lower
the window, press and hold the
switch. To raise the window, lift up
on the switch. Release the switch
when the window reaches the
desired level.
For more information see
Power
Windows on page 2‑15.

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In Brief 1-11
Steering Wheel
Adjustment
The lever is located under the
steering column, slightly to the left.
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel up ordown into a comfortable position.
3. Pull the lever up to lock the wheel in place.
Do not adjust the tilt lever while
driving.
Interior Lighting
Dome Lamp
The vehicle has a dome lamp
located in the overhead console.
Move the switch to the following
positions:
ON: The light comes on and
stays on.
O: 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.
Be sure all doors and trunk lid or
hatch are completely closed or the
battery may drain.
For more information about interior
lighting, see Dome Lamps on
page 6‑5
Exterior Lighting
Uplevel Shown, Base Similar
The lever on the left side of the
steering column operates the
exterior lamps.
3: Turns on the headlamps and
other exterior lamps.
The headlamps automatically turn
off when the ignition key is turned to
LOCK/OFF or ACC/ACCESSORY.

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1
Keys, Doors and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Central Door Unlocking System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Door Ajar Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Doors
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Liftgate (Hatchback) . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Anti-Theft Alarm System . . . . . 2-10
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . 2-12
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Interior Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . 2-14
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Manual Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

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Keys, Doors and Windows 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
SeeRadio Frequency Statement on
page 13‑16 for information
regarding Part 15 of the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC)
rules and Industry Canada
Standards RSS-210/220/310.
If there is a decrease in the RKE
operating range:
.Check the distance. The
transmitter may be too far
from the vehicle.
.Check the location. Other
vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
.Check the transmitter's battery.
See “Battery Replacement” later
in this section.
.If the transmitter is still not
working correctly, see your
dealer or a qualified technician
for service.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter functions work up to
20 m (65 ft) away from the vehicle.
There are other conditions which
can affect the performance of the
transmitter. See Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑3.
Hatchback
Sedan
The following functions may be
available if the vehicle has RKE:
Q(Lock): Press to lock all of the
doors. If all of the doors and the
trunk or liftgate are closed, the
hazard lamps flash once and the
horn will sound to indicate that
locking has occurred and the
theft-deterrent system is active.

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2-4 Keys, Doors and Windows
K(Unlock):Press to unlock
all of the doors. The hazard
lamps flash twice to indicate that
unlocking has occurred and that
the theft-deterrent system is
deactivated. If the doors are not
opened within 30 seconds, the
doors will lock again.
3(Panic) (Hatchback): Press to
sound the panic alarm. The hazard
lamps will flash and the panic alarm
will stay on for about 30 seconds.
Press any of the buttons on the
transmitter to turn off the alarm.
V(Remote Trunk Release)
(Sedan): Press and hold for
approximately one second to open
the trunk.
The LED light (A) on the transmitter
flashes when the buttons on the
transmitter are pressed. If the light
does not flash, see “Battery
Replacement” in this section.
The buttons do not operate and the
theft-deterrent system does not
activate if the key is in the ignition.
Programming Transmitters to
the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed
to the vehicle will work. If a
transmitter is lost or stolen, a
replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer.
When the replacement transmitter
is programmed to the vehicle, all
remaining transmitters must also be
programmed. Any lost or stolen
transmitters no longer work once
the new transmitter is programmed.
Each vehicle can have up to
five transmitters programmed to it.
Battery Replacement
Replace the battery if the LED on
the transmitter does not flash when
you press the buttons.
Notice: When replacing the
battery, do not touch any of the
circuitry on the transmitter. Static
from your body could damage the
transmitter. To replace the battery:
1. Remove the screw from the back
of the cover and open the cover
of the transmitter.
2. Pull the transmitter out of the cover and carefully turn the
circle cover of the transmitter
unit toward open.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Insert the new battery, positive side facing up.
Use one three-volt, CR1620,
or equivalent, type battery.
5. Turn the circle cover of the transmitter unit toward close and
put the transmitter unit in the
cover.
6. Put the two halves back together and replace the screw. Make
sure the cover is on tightly, so
water will not get in.
7. Test the transmitter operation.

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2-6 Keys, Doors and Windows
Central Door Unlocking
System
The vehicle may be equipped with
the central door unlocking system.
This system is activated from the
driver door.
From the outside, lock or unlock all
the doors by using either the key or
the RKE transmitter, if equipped.
From the inside, lock or unlock all
the doors by using the driver door
lock switch.
Door Ajar Reminder
If one of the doors, trunk, or liftgate
is not closed properly while the
ignition is on, the door ajar light on
the instrument panel comes on and
stays on until the doors are closed.
Safety Locks
The vehicle has safety locks on
each rear door that prevent
passengers from opening the rear
doors from the inside.Using the Safety Locks
1. Move the lever up to lock.
2. Close the door.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to the
other rear door lock.
Notice: Pulling the inside door
handle while the rear door
security locks are engaged could
damage your vehicle. Do not pull
the inside door handle while the
rear door security locks are
engaged.
The rear doors on the vehicle
cannot be opened from the inside
while this feature is in use.