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Where Are the Airbags? The right front passenger's airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. The driver's airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-57

Section	Page
2006 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	12
Rear Seats	13
Rear Seat Operation (Sedan)	13
Rear Seat Operation (Hatchback)	15
Safety Belts	18
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	18
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	22
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	23
Driver Position	23
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment	30
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	31
Right Front Passenger Position	31
Rear Seat Passengers	31
Center Rear Passenger Position	34
Safety Belt Pretensioners	35
Safety Belt Extender	35
Child Restraints	35
Older Children	35
Infants and Young Children	38
Child Restraint Systems	41
Where to Put the Restraint	46
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	48
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	54
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	56
Airbag System	60
Where Are the Airbags?	63
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	65
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	67
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	67
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	68
Passenger Sensing System	69
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	73
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	74
Restraint System Check	75
Checking the Restraint Systems	75
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	76
Features and Controls	77
Keys	78
Remote Keyless Entry System	80
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	81
Doors and Locks	83
Door Locks	83
Central Door Unlocking System	83
Door Ajar Reminder	84
Rear Door Security Locks	84
Lockout Protection	85
Trunk (Sedan)	85
Liftgate (Hatchback)	87
Windows	88
Manual Windows	88
Power Windows	89
Sun Visors	89
Theft-Deterrent Systems	90
Theft-Deterrent System	90
Immobilizer	92
Immobilizer Operation	92
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	93
New Vehicle Break-In	93
Ignition Positions	94
Starting the Engine	95
Engine Coolant Heater	96
Automatic Transaxle Operation	97
Manual Transaxle Operation	101
Parking Brake	102
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle)	103
Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle)	104
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle)	105
Parking Over Things That Burn	106
Engine Exhaust	106
Running the Engine While Parked	107
Mirrors	108
Manual Rearview Mirror	108
Outside Manual Mirrors	108
Outside Power Mirror	109
Outside Convex Mirror	109
Outside Heated Mirrors	109
Storage Areas	110
Glove Box	110
Cupholder(s)	110
Sunglasses Storage Compartment	111
Sunroof	111
Instrument Panel	113
Instrument Panel Overview	116
Hazard Warning Flashers	118
Other Warning Devices	118
Horn	118
Tilt Wheel	118
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	119
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	119
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	120
Flash-to-Pass	120
Windshield Wipers	120
Windshield Washer	121
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	122
Cruise Control	122
Exterior Lamps	125
Headlamps on Reminder	125
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	126
Fog Lamps	127
Instrument Panel Brightness	127
Dome Lamp	128
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	128
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	129
Climate Controls	130
Climate Control System	130
Outlet Adjustment	133
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	133
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	135
Instrument Panel Cluster	136
Speedometer and Odometer	137
Trip Odometer	137
Tachometer	137
Safety Belt Reminder Tone	137
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	138
Brake System Warning Light	139
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	140
Cruise Control Light	141
Highbeam On Light	141
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light	141
Fuel Gage	142
Low Fuel Warning Light	142
Secondary Information Center (SIC)	143
Clock	144
Safety Belt Reminder Light	144
Airbag Readiness Light	144
Charging System Light	145
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	146
Hold Mode Light	146
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	146
Oil Pressure Light	149
Fog Lamp Light	150
Door Ajar Light	150
Audio System(s)	150
AM-FM Radio	151
Radio with CD (Single Display, Base Level)	153
Radio with CD (Single Display, MP3)	157
Radio with CD (Double Display, MP3/WMA)	164
Radio with Six-Disc CD (Double Display, MP3/WMA)	173
Radio Reception	181
Care of Your CDs	182
Care of the CD Player	182
Fixed Mast Antenna	182
Driving Your Vehicle	183
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	184
Defensive Driving	184
Drunken Driving	185
Control of a Vehicle	188
Braking	188
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	189
Braking in Emergencies	190
Steering	191
Off-Road Recovery	193
Passing	193
Loss of Control	195
Driving at Night	196
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	197
City Driving	199
Freeway Driving	200
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	201
Highway Hypnosis	202
Hill and Mountain Roads	202
Winter Driving	204
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	208
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	208
Loading Your Vehicle	209
Towing	216
Towing Your Vehicle	216
Recreational Vehicle Towing	216
Towing a Trailer	217
Service and Appearance Care	219
Service	221
Accessories and Modifications	221
California Proposition 65 Warning	221
Doing Your Own Service Work	222
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	222
Fuel	223
Gasoline Octane	223
Gasoline Specifications	223
California Fuel	223
Additives	224
Fuels in Foreign Countries	224
Filling the Tank	225
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	227
Checking Things Under the Hood	228
Hood Release	228
Engine Compartment Overview	230
Engine Oil	231
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	235
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	236
Manual Transaxle Fluid	238
Hydraulic Clutch	238
Engine Coolant	239
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	242
Engine Overheating	242
Cooling System	244
Power Steering Fluid	248
Windshield Washer Fluid	249
Brakes	250
Battery	253
Jump Starting	254
Headlamp Aiming	257
Bulb Replacement	258
Halogen Bulbs	258
Headlamps	258
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps	260
Turn Signal Lamps (Side)	260
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	261
Replacement Bulbs	262
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	262
Tires	263
Tire Sidewall Labeling	264
Tire Terminology and Definitions	266
Inflation - Tire Pressure	269
Tire Inspection and Rotation	270
When It Is Time for New Tires	271
Buying New Tires	272
Different Size Tires and Wheels	272
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	273
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	274
Wheel Replacement	274
Tire Chains	275
If a Tire Goes Flat	276
Changing a Flat Tire	276
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	278
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	279
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	283
Compact Spare Tire	284
Appearance Care	284
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	284
Fabric/Carpet	285
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	286
Care of Safety Belts	287
Weatherstrips	287
Washing Your Vehicle	287
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	287
Finish Care	288
Windshield and Wiper Blades	288
Aluminum Wheels	289
Tires	289
Sheet Metal Damage	290
Finish Damage	290
Underbody Maintenance	290
Chemical Paint Spotting	290
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	291
Vehicle Identification	292
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	292
Service Parts Identification Label	292
Electrical System	292
Add-On Electrical Equipment	292
Headlamp Wiring	293
Windshield Wiper Fuses	293
Power Windows and Other Power Options	293
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	293
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	294
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	295
Capacities and Specifications	298
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	299
Maintenance Schedule	301
Maintenance Schedule	302
Introduction	302
Maintenance Requirements	302
Your Vehicle and the Environment	302
How This Section is Organized	303
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	304
Using the Maintenance Schedule	304
Selecting the Right Schedule	305
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance	306
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance	313
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	318
At Each Fuel Fill	318
At Least Once a Month	318
At Least Twice a Year	319
At Least Once a Year	320
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	323
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	323
Exhaust System Inspection	323
Fuel System Inspection	323
Engine Cooling System Inspection	324
Brake System Inspection	324
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	325
Part E: Maintenance Record	327
Customer Assistance and Information	331
Customer Assistance and Information	332
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	332
Online Owner Center	333
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	334
Customer Assistance Offices	334
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	335
Roadside Assistance Program	335
Courtesy Transportation	337
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	339
Collision Damage Repair	340
Reporting Safety Defects	343
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	343
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	344
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	344
Service Publications Ordering Information	344