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Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-24 for more information. Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Cooling System Engine Oil with Filter Fuel Tank Transaxle, Automatic Transaxle, Manual Wheel Nut Torque Capacities English 1.48 lbs 6.3 quarts 3.96 quarts 11.9 gallons 6.2 quarts 1.9 quarts 81 lb ft Metric 0.67 kg 6.0 L 3.75 L 45.0 L 5.87 L 1.8 L 110 Y All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling. Engine Specifications Engine 1.6L L4 (L91) VIN Code 6 Transaxle Automatic and Manual Spark Plug Gap 0.039-0.043 inch (1.0-1.1 mm) 5-85

Section	Page
2005 Chevrolet Aveo Book TOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	8
Manual Seats	8
Driver Seat Height Adjuster	9
Reclining Seatbacks	9
Head Restraints	11
Rear Seats	12
Rear Seat Operation (Sedan)	12
Rear Seat Operation (Hatchback)	13
Safety Belts	16
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	16
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	20
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	21
Driver Position	21
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment	28
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	29
Right Front Passenger Position	29
Rear Seat Passengers	29
Center Rear Passenger Position	32
Safety Belt Pretensioners	33
Safety Belt Extender	33
Child Restraints	34
Older Children	34
Infants and Young Children	36
Child Restraint Systems	40
Where to Put the Restraint	43
Top Strap	44
Top Strap Anchor Location	45
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	46
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	49
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	49
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	52
Airbag System	54
Where Are the Airbags?	56
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	57
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	58
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	58
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	58
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	60
Restraint System Check	60
Checking Your Restraint Systems	60
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	61
Features and Controls	63
Keys	64
Remote Keyless Entry System	66
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	67
Doors and Locks	69
Door Locks	69
Central Door Unlocking System	69
Door Ajar Reminder	70
Rear Door Security Locks	70
Lockout Protection	71
Trunk (Sedan)	71
Liftgate (Hatchback)	73
Windows	74
Manual Windows	74
Power Windows	75
Sun Visors	75
Theft-Deterrent Systems	76
Theft-Deterrent System	76
Immobilizer	78
Immobilizer Operation	78
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	79
New Vehicle Break-In	79
Ignition Positions	80
Starting Your Engine	81
Engine Coolant Heater	82
Automatic Transaxle Operation	83
Manual Transaxle Operation	87
Parking Brake	88
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle)	89
Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle)	91
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle)	92
Parking Over Things That Burn	92
Engine Exhaust	93
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked	94
Mirrors	95
Manual Rearview Mirror	95
Outside Manual Mirrors	95
Outside Power Mirror	96
Outside Convex Mirror	96
Outside Heated Mirrors	96
Storage Areas	97
Glove Box	97
Cupholder(s)	97
Sunglasses Storage Compartment	98
Sunroof	98
Instrument Panel	99
Instrument Panel Overview	102
Hazard Warning Flashers	103
Other Warning Devices	103
Horn	104
Tilt Wheel	104
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	104
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	105
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	105
Flash-to-Pass	105
Windshield Wipers	106
Windshield Washer	107
Exterior Lamps	107
Headlamps on Reminder	108
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	108
Fog Lamps	109
Instrument Panel Brightness	109
Dome Lamp	110
Accessory Power Outlets	110
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	111
Climate Controls	112
Climate Control System	112
Outlet Adjustment	115
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	116
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	117
Instrument Panel Cluster	118
Speedometer and Odometer	119
Trip Odometer	119
Tachometer	119
Safety Belt Reminder Tone	119
Brake System Warning Light	120
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	121
Highbeam On Light	122
Fuel Gage	122
Low Fuel Warning Light	123
Secondary Information Center (SIC)	124
Clock	125
Safety Belt Reminder Light	125
Airbag Readiness Light	126
Charging System Light	127
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	127
Hold Mode Light	128
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	128
Oil Pressure Light	131
Fog Lamp Light	132
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light	132
Door Ajar Light	132
Audio System(s)	133
AM-FM Radio	133
Radio with CD (Base Level)	135
Radio with CD (MP3)	139
Radio Reception	145
Care of Your CDs	145
Care of Your CD Player	145
Fixed Mast Antenna	145
Driving Your Vehicle	147
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	148
Defensive Driving	148
Drunken Driving	149
Control of a Vehicle	151
Braking	152
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	152
Braking in Emergencies	154
Steering	154
Off-Road Recovery	157
Passing	157
Loss of Control	158
Driving at Night	160
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	161
City Driving	164
Freeway Driving	165
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	166
Highway Hypnosis	167
Hill and Mountain Roads	168
Winter Driving	169
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	174
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	174
Loading Your Vehicle	175
Towing	181
Towing Your Vehicle	181
Recreational Vehicle Towing	181
Towing a Trailer	182
Service and Appearance Care	183
Service	185
Doing Your Own Service Work	186
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	186
Fuel	187
Gasoline Octane	187
Gasoline Specifications	187
California Fuel	187
Additives	188
Fuels in Foreign Countries	188
Filling Your Tank	189
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	191
Checking Things Under the Hood	192
Hood Release	192
Engine Compartment Overview	194
Engine Oil	195
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	199
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	200
Manual Transaxle Fluid	202
Hydraulic Clutch	202
Engine Coolant	203
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	206
Engine Overheating	206
Cooling System	208
Power Steering Fluid	213
Windshield Washer Fluid	214
Brakes	215
Battery	218
Jump Starting	218
Headlamp Aiming	223
Bulb Replacement	223
Halogen Bulbs	223
Headlamps	224
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps	225
Turn Signal Lamps (Side)	226
Fog Lamps	226
Sidemarker Lamps (Front)	227
Sidemarker Lamps (Rear)	228
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	228
Replacement Bulbs	229
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	229
Tires	230
Tire Sidewall Labelling	231
Tire Terminology and Definitions	233
Inflation - Tire Pressure	236
Tire Inspection and Rotation	237
When It Is Time for New Tires	239
Buying New Tires	240
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	240
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	242
Wheel Replacement	242
Tire Chains	243
If a Tire Goes Flat	243
Changing a Flat Tire	244
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	246
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	247
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	251
Compact Spare Tire	252
Appearance Care	252
Fabric/Carpet	253
Vinyl	254
Instrument Panel	255
Interior Plastic Components	255
Glass Surfaces	255
Care of Safety Belts	255
Weatherstrips	255
Washing Your Vehicle	256
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	256
Finish Care	256
Windshield and Wiper Blades	257
Aluminum Wheels	257
Tires	258
Sheet Metal Damage	258
Finish Damage	258
Underbody Maintenance	259
Chemical Paint Spotting	259
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	259
Vehicle Identification	260
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	260
Service Parts Identification Label	261
Electrical System	261
Add-On Electrical Equipment	261
Headlamp Wiring	261
Windshield Wiper Fuses	261
Power Windows and Other Power Options	261
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	262
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	262
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	264
Capacities and Specifications	267
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	268
Maintenance Schedule	269
Maintenance Schedule	270
Introduction	270
Maintenance Requirements	270
Your Vehicle and the Environment	270
How This Section is Organized	271
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	272
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	272
Selecting the Right Schedule	273
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance	274
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance	281
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	286
At Each Fuel Fill	286
At Least Once a Month	286
At Least Twice a Year	286
At Least Once a Year	287
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	290
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	290
Exhaust System Inspection	290
Fuel System Inspection	290
Engine Cooling System Inspection	291
Throttle System Inspection	291
Brake System Inspection	291
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	292
Part E: Maintenance Record	294
Customer Assistance and Information	297
Customer Assistance and Information	298
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	298
Online Owner Center	300
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	300
Customer Assistance Offices	300
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	302
Roadside Assistance Program	302
Courtesy Transportation	304
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	306
Reporting Safety Defects	307
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	307
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	307
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	307
Service Publications Ordering Information	308