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Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 266. Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You may notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misﬁring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up.) This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on. If you experience one or more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, your dealer can check the vehicle. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to ﬁx any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed. 170 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things you need to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the Check Engine light is on or not working properly. Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if you have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This may take several days of routine driving. If you have done this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness, your GM dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection.

Section	Page
2007 Chevrolet Aveo BookTOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	8
Manual Seats	8
Driver Seat Height Adjuster	9
Manual Lumbar (Sedan)	9
Reclining Seatbacks	10
Head Restraints	12
Rear Seats	13
Rear Seat Operation (Sedan)	13
Rear Seat Operation (Hatchback)	15
Safety Belts	19
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	19
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	23
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	24
Driver Position	25
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment	32
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	33
Right Front Passenger Position	33
Rear Seat Passengers	34
Center Rear Passenger Position	37
Safety Belt Pretensioners	38
Safety Belt Extender	38
Child Restraints	39
Older Children	39
Infants and Young Children	42
Child Restraint Systems	45
Where to Put the Restraint	50
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	52
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	59
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	62
Airbag System	68
Where Are the Airbags?	71
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	73
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	75
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	75
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	76
Passenger Sensing System	77
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	82
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	83
Restraint System Check	84
Checking the Restraint Systems	84
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	84
Features and Controls	87
Keys	88
Remote Keyless Entry System	90
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	91
Doors and Locks	94
Door Locks	94
Central Door Unlocking System	95
Door Ajar Reminder	96
Rear Door Security Locks	96
Lockout Protection	97
Trunk	98
Liftgate (Hatchback)	100
Windows	101
Manual Windows	102
Power Windows	102
Sun Visors	103
Theft-Deterrent Systems	103
Theft-Deterrent System	103
Immobilizer	106
Immobilizer Operation	106
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	107
New Vehicle Break-In	107
Ignition Positions	108
Starting the Engine	109
Engine Coolant Heater	110
Automatic Transaxle Operation	111
Manual Transaxle Operation	115
Parking Brake	117
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle)	118
Shifting Out of Park (P)	119
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle)	120
Parking Over Things That Burn	121
Engine Exhaust	122
Running the Engine While Parked	122
Mirrors	124
Manual Rearview Mirror	124
Outside Manual Mirrors	124
Outside Power Mirror	125
Outside Convex Mirror	126
Outside Heated Mirrors	126
Storage Areas	126
Glove Box	127
Cupholder(s)	127
Sunglasses Storage Compartment	127
Sunroof	128
Instrument Panel	129
Instrument Panel Overview	132
Hazard Warning Flashers	135
Other Warning Devices	136
Horn	136
Tilt Wheel	136
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	137
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	137
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	138
Flash-to-Pass	138
Windshield Wipers	138
Windshield Washer	140
Rear Window Wiper/Washer (Hatchback)	140
Cruise Control	141
Exterior Lamps	145
Headlamps on Reminder	145
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	146
Fog Lamps	147
Instrument Panel Brightness	147
Dome Lamp	148
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver	148
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	148
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	149
Clock	150
Climate Controls	150
Climate Control System	150
Outlet Adjustment	154
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	155
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	157
Instrument Panel Cluster	158
Speedometer and Odometer	160
Trip Odometer	160
Tachometer	160
Safety Belt Reminder Light	161
Safety Belt Reminder Tone	161
Airbag Readiness Light	161
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	162
Charging System Light	164
Brake System Warning Light	164
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	165
Hold Mode Light	166
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	167
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	168
Oil Pressure Light	171
Fog Lamp Light	172
Cruise Control Light	172
Highbeam On Light	172
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light	172
Door Ajar Light	173
Fuel Gage	173
Low Fuel Warning Light	174
Secondary Information Center (SIC)	175
Secondary Information Center (SIC) (Hatchback Only)	175
Clock (Hatchback Only)	176
Safety Belt Reminder Light	176
Airbag Readiness Light	176
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator (Hatchback)	178
Charging System Light	180
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	180
Hold Mode Light	181
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	181
Oil Pressure Light	185
Fog Lamp Light	186
Door Ajar Light	186
Audio System(s)	186
AM-FM Radio (Single Display, Base Level)	188
AM-FM Radio (Double Display, Base Level)	190
Radio with CD (MP3/WMA)	194
Radio with Six-Disc CD (MP3/WMA)	201
Using an MP3 (Radio with CD Player)	208
Using an MP3 (Radio with Six-Disc Player)	212
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	216
Radio Reception	217
Care of Your CDs	217
Care of the CD Player	217
Fixed Mast Antenna (Hatchback)	218
Backglass Antenna (Sedan)	218
Driving Your Vehicle	219
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	220
Defensive Driving	220
Drunken Driving	221
Control of a Vehicle	224
Braking	224
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	225
Braking in Emergencies	227
Steering	227
Off-Road Recovery	230
Passing	230
Loss of Control	232
Driving at Night	233
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	234
City Driving	237
Freeway Driving	238
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	239
Highway Hypnosis	240
Hill and Mountain Roads	240
Winter Driving	242
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	247
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	248
Loading Your Vehicle	248
Towing	257
Towing Your Vehicle	257
Recreational Vehicle Towing	257
Towing a Trailer	259
Service and Appearance Care	261
Service	264
Accessories and Modifications	264
California Proposition 65 Warning	265
Doing Your Own Service Work	265
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	266
Fuel	266
Gasoline Octane	266
Gasoline Specifications	266
California Fuel	267
Additives	267
Fuels in Foreign Countries	268
Filling the Tank	269
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	272
Checking Things Under the Hood	273
Hood Release	274
Engine Compartment Overview	276
Engine Oil	277
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	281
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	283
Manual Transaxle Fluid	285
Hydraulic Clutch	286
Engine Coolant	287
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	290
Engine Overheating	290
Cooling System	292
Power Steering Fluid	297
Windshield Washer Fluid	298
Brakes	299
Battery	303
Jump Starting	304
Headlamp Aiming	309
Bulb Replacement	309
Halogen Bulbs	309
Headlamps (Hatchback)	310
Headlamps (Sedan)	311
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps (Hatchback)	312
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps (Sedan)	313
Turn Signal Lamps (Side)	314
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) (Sedan)	315
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	316
License Plate Lamp	317
Replacement Bulbs	317
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	318
Tires	319
Tire Sidewall Labeling	320
Tire Terminology and Definitions	323
Inflation - Tire Pressure	326
Tire Inspection and Rotation	327
When It Is Time for New Tires	329
Buying New Tires	330
Different Size Tires and Wheels	331
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	332
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	333
Wheel Replacement	333
Tire Chains	335
If a Tire Goes Flat	335
Changing a Flat Tire	336
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	337
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	339
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	344
Compact Spare Tire	344
Appearance Care	345
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	345
Fabric/Carpet	346
Leather	347
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	348
Care of Safety Belts	348
Weatherstrips	348
Washing Your Vehicle	349
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	349
Finish Care	349
Windshield and Wiper Blades	350
Aluminum Wheels	350
Tires	351
Sheet Metal Damage	351
Finish Damage	352
Underbody Maintenance	352
Chemical Paint Spotting	352
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	353
Vehicle Identification	354
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	354
Service Parts Identification Label	354
Electrical System	355
Add-On Electrical Equipment	355
Headlamp Wiring	355
Windshield Wiper Fuses	355
Power Windows and Other Power Options	356
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	356
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	357
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	361
Capacities and Specifications	368
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	369
Engine Drive Belt Routing	370
Maintenance Schedule	371
Maintenance Schedule	372
Introduction	372
Maintenance Requirements	372
Your Vehicle and the Environment	372
How This Section is Organized	373
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	374
Using the Maintenance Schedule	374
Selecting the Right Schedule	375
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance	377
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance	384
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	389
At Each Fuel Fill	389
At Least Once a Month	389
At Least Twice a Year	389
At Least Once a Year	390
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	394
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	394
Exhaust System Inspection	394
Fuel System Inspection	395
Engine Cooling System Inspection	395
Brake System Inspection	395
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	396
Part E: Maintenance Record	398
Customer Assistance Information	401
Customer Assistance and Information	402
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	402
Online Owner Center	405
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	406
Customer Assistance Offices	406
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	407
Roadside Assistance Program	408
Courtesy Transportation	411
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	414
Collision Damage Repair	415
Reporting Safety Defects	419
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	419
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	420
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	420
Service Publications Ordering Information	421

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Did you just drive through a deep puddle of

water?

If so, your electrical system may be wet. The

condition will usually be corrected when the

electrical system dries out. A few driving trips

should turn the light off.

Have you recently changed brands of fuel?

If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel.

See

Gasoline Octane on page 266

. Poor fuel

quality will cause your engine not to run as

efficiently as designed. You may notice this

as stalling after start-up, stalling when you

put the vehicle into gear, misﬁring, hesitation on

acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. (These

conditions may go away once the engine is warmed

up.) This will be detected by the system and cause

the light to turn on.

If you experience one or more of these conditions,

change the fuel brand you use. It will require at

least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the

light off.

If none of the above steps have made the light turn

off, your dealer can check the vehicle. Your dealer

has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools

to ﬁx any mechanical or electrical problems that

may have developed.

Emissions Inspection and Maintenance

Programs

Some state/provincial and local governments have

or may begin programs to inspect the emission

control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass

this inspection could prevent you from getting a

vehicle registration.

Here are some things you need to know to help

your vehicle pass an inspection:

Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the

Check Engine light is on or not working properly.

Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the

OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines that

critical emission control systems have not been

completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle

would be considered not ready for inspection. This

can happen if you have recently replaced your

battery or if your battery has run down. The

diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical

emission control systems during normal driving.

This may take several days of routine driving. If you

have done this and your vehicle still does not pass

the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness,

your GM dealer can prepare the vehicle for

inspection.

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