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Brake Wear This vehicle has front disc brakes and could have rear drum brakes or rear disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound can come and go or be heard all the time the vehicle is moving, except when applying the brake pedal firmly. If the vehicle has rear drum brakes, they do not have wear indicators, but if a rear brake rubbing noise is heard, have the rear brake linings inspected immediately. Rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tires are removed for rotation or changing. When the front brake pads are replaced, have the rear brakes inspected, too. Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets. { CAUTION: The brake wear warning sound means that soon the brakes will not work well. That could lead to an accident. When the brake wear warning sound is heard, have the vehicle serviced. Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with the brakes. Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to torque specifications in Capacities and Specifications on page 5-93. 5-36 Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer/retailer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a sign that brake service might be required. Brake Adjustment Every moderate brake stop, the disc brakes adjust for wear. If rarely making moderate or heavier brake stops, the brakes might not adjust correctly. Very carefully making a few moderate brake stops about every 1,000 miles (1 600 km) will adjust the brakes properly. If the vehicle has rear drum brakes and the brake pedal goes down farther than normal, the rear drum brakes might need adjustment. Adjust them by backing up and firmly applying the brakes a few times.

Section	Page
2009 Chevrolet Aveo BookTOC	1
Seats and Restraint System	5
Head Restraints	6
Front Seats	8
Manual Seats	8
Seat Height Adjuster	9
Manual Lumbar	9
Reclining Seatbacks	10
Rear Seats	13
Rear Seat Operation (Sedan)	13
Rear Seat Operation (Hatchback)	16
Safety Belts	20
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	20
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	25
Lap-Shoulder Belt	34
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	37
Safety Belt Extender	38
Child Restraints	38
Older Children	38
Infants and Young Children	42
Child Restraint Systems	45
Where to Put the Restraint	48
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	50
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	57
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	60
Airbag System	64
Where Are the Airbags?	66
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	68
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	69
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	69
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	70
Passenger Sensing System	71
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	77
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	78
Restraint System Check	79
Checking the Restraint Systems	79
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	80
Features and Controls	81
Keys	82
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	83
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	84
Doors and Locks	86
Door Locks	86
Central Door Unlocking System	87
Door Ajar Reminder	87
Rear Door Security Locks	87
Trunk (Sedan)	88
Liftgate (Hatchback)	90
Windows	92
Manual Windows	92
Power Windows	93
Sun Visors	94
Theft-Deterrent Systems	94
Immobilizer	94
Immobilizer Operation	95
Content Theft-Deterrent	96
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	98
New Vehicle Break-In	98
Ignition Positions	98
Starting the Engine	99
Engine Heater	101
Automatic Transmission Operation	102
Manual Transmission Operation	106
Parking Brake	108
Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)	109
Shifting Out of Park	110
Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission)	111
Parking Over Things That Burn	112
Engine Exhaust	112
Running the Vehicle While Parked	113
Mirrors	114
Manual Rearview Mirror	114
Outside Manual Mirrors	114
Outside Power Mirrors	115
Outside Convex Mirror	115
Outside Heated Mirrors	115
OnStar® System	116
Storage Areas	119
Glove Box	119
Cupholders	119
Sunglasses Storage Compartment	120
Sunroof	120
Instrument Panel	121
Instrument Panel Overview	124
Hazard Warning Flashers	126
Horn	126
Tilt Wheel	126
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	127
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	127
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	128
Flash-to-Pass	128
Windshield Wipers	128
Windshield Washer	129
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	130
Cruise Control	130
Exterior Lamps	133
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	134
Fog Lamps	135
Instrument Panel Brightness	135
Dome Lamp	136
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver	136
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	136
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	137
Clock	137
Climate Controls	138
Climate Control System	138
Outlet Adjustment	141
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	142
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	143
Instrument Panel Cluster	144
Speedometer and Odometer	145
Trip Odometer	145
Tachometer	145
Safety Belt Reminders	146
Airbag Readiness Light	146
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	147
Charging System Light	148
Up-Shift Light	148
Brake System Warning Light	148
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	150
Hold Mode Light	150
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	151
Tire Pressure Light	151
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	152
Oil Pressure Light	154
Change Engine Oil Light	155
Fog Lamp Light	155
Cruise Control Light	156
Highbeam On Light	156
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light	156
Door Ajar Light	156
Fuel Gage	157
Low Fuel Warning Light	158
Trip Computer	158
Audio System(s)	160
AM-FM Radio	161
Radio with CD	166
Using an MP3	174
XM Radio Messages	176
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	177
Radio Reception	178
Fixed Mast Antenna (Hatchback)	178
Backglass Antenna (Sedan)	179
Multi-Band Antenna	179
Driving Your Vehicle	181
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle	182
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	182
Defensive Driving	182
Drunk Driving	183
Control of a Vehicle	183
Braking	184
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	185
Braking in Emergencies	186
Steering	186
Off-Road Recovery	188
Passing	188
Loss of Control	188
Driving at Night	190
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	190
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	191
Highway Hypnosis	192
Hill and Mountain Roads	192
Winter Driving	193
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	195
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	196
Loading the Vehicle	196
Towing	204
Towing Your Vehicle	204
Recreational Vehicle Towing	204
Towing a Trailer	207
Service and Appearance Care	209
Service	211
Accessories and Modifications	211
California Proposition 65 Warning	212
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	212
Doing Your Own Service Work	212
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle	213
Fuel	213
Gasoline Octane	213
Gasoline Specifications	213
California Fuel	214
Additives	214
Fuels in Foreign Countries	215
Filling the Tank	216
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	219
Checking Things Under the Hood	219
Hood Release	220
Engine Compartment Overview	222
Engine Oil	224
Engine Oil Life System	226
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	227
Automatic Transmission Fluid	229
Manual Transmission Fluid	231
Hydraulic Clutch	231
Cooling System	232
Engine Coolant	233
Engine Overheating	238
Power Steering Fluid	240
Windshield Washer Fluid	241
Brakes	242
Battery	245
Jump Starting	246
Headlamp Aiming	251
Bulb Replacement	251
Halogen Bulbs	251
Headlamps	252
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps	253
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) (Hatchback)	255
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) (Sedan)	255
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	256
License Plate Lamp	257
Replacement Bulbs	257
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	258
Tires	259
Tire Sidewall Labeling	260
Tire Terminology and Definitions	262
Inflation - Tire Pressure	265
Tire Pressure Monitor System	267
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	268
Tire Inspection and Rotation	270
When It Is Time for New Tires	271
Buying New Tires	272
Different Size Tires and Wheels	273
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	274
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	275
Wheel Replacement	275
Tire Chains	276
If a Tire Goes Flat	277
Changing a Flat Tire	278
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	279
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	281
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	286
Compact Spare Tire	286
Appearance Care	287
Interior Cleaning	287
Fabric/Carpet	288
Leather	289
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	289
Care of Safety Belts	290
Weatherstrips	290
Washing Your Vehicle	290
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	291
Finish Care	291
Windshield and Wiper Blades	292
Aluminum Wheels	292
Tires	293
Sheet Metal Damage	293
Finish Damage	293
Underbody Maintenance	293
Chemical Paint Spotting	293
Vehicle Identification	294
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	294
Service Parts Identification Label	294
Electrical System	294
Add-On Electrical Equipment	294
Headlamp Wiring	295
Windshield Wiper Fuses	295
Power Windows and Other Power Options	295
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	295
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	296
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	297
Capacities and Specifications	301
Maintenance Schedule	303
Maintenance Schedule	304
Introduction	304
Maintenance Requirements	304
Your Vehicle and the Environment	304
Using the Maintenance Schedule	304
Scheduled Maintenance	306
Additional Required Services	308
Maintenance Footnotes	310
Owner Checks and Services	311
At Each Fuel Fill	312
At Least Once a Month	312
At Least Once a Year	313
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	315
Maintenance Replacement Parts	317
Engine Drive Belt Routing	318
Maintenance Record	319
Customer Assistance Information	323
Customer Assistance and Information	324
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	324
Online Owner Center	327
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	328
Customer Assistance Offices	328
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	329
Roadside Assistance Program	329
Scheduling Service Appointments	333
Courtesy Transportation	333
Collision Damage Repair	335
Reporting Safety Defects	338
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	338
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	339
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	339
Service Publications Ordering Information	339
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	340
Event Data Recorders	341
OnStar®	342
Navigation System	342
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	342

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Brake Wear

This vehicle has front disc brakes and could have rear

drum brakes or rear disc brakes.

Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a

high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are

worn and new pads are needed. The sound can come

and go or be heard all the time the vehicle is moving,

except when applying the brake pedal firmly.

{

CAUTION:

The brake wear warning sound means that soon the

brakes will not work well. That could lead to an

accident. When the brake wear warning sound is

heard, have the vehicle serviced.

Notice:

Continuing to drive with worn-out brake

pads could result in costly brake repair.

Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake

squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied.

This does not mean something is wrong with the brakes.

Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help

prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect

brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the

proper sequence to torque specifications in

Capacities

and Specifications on page 5-93

If the vehicle has rear drum brakes, they do not have

wear indicators, but if a rear brake rubbing noise is

heard, have the rear brake linings inspected

immediately. Rear brake drums should be removed and

inspected each time the tires are removed for rotation

or changing. When the front brake pads are replaced,

have the rear brakes inspected, too.

Brake linings should always be replaced as complete

axle sets.

Brake Pedal Travel

See your dealer/retailer if the brake pedal does not

return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in

pedal travel. This could be a sign that brake service

might be required.

Brake Adjustment

Every moderate brake stop, the disc brakes adjust for

wear. If rarely making moderate or heavier brake stops,

the brakes might not adjust correctly. Very carefully

making a few moderate brake stops about every

1,000 miles (1 600 km) will adjust the brakes properly.

If the vehicle has rear drum brakes and the brake pedal

goes down farther than normal, the rear drum brakes

might need adjustment. Adjust them by backing up and

firmly applying the brakes a few times.

5-36