2011 CHEVROLET AVEO trunk release

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

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011
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.

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011
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.

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011
2-8 Keys, Doors and Windows
Remote Trunk Release
This feature allows the trunk to be
opened from inside the vehicle. The
vehicle may have either a release
button or a release lever.
The vehicle may have a release
button on the driver door. Press it to
open the trunk.The vehicle may have a trunk
release lever on the outboard side
of the driver seat. Pull the lever to
open the trunk.
When closing the trunk, close from
the center to ensure that it fully
latches.
Emergency Trunk Release
Handle
Notice:Do not use the
emergency trunk release handle
as a tie-down or anchor point
when securing items in the trunk
as it could damage the handle. The emergency trunk release
handle is only intended to aid a
person trapped in a latched trunk,
enabling them to open the trunk
from the inside.
There is a glow-in-the-dark
emergency trunk release handle on
the underside of the trunk lid. This
handle will glow following exposure
to light. Pull the release handle
down to open the trunk from the
inside.