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After more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter...a lot! Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. 1-15

Section	Page
2008 Chevrolet Aveo BookTOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	5
Front Seats	6
Manual Seats	6
Seat Height Adjuster	7
Manual Lumbar (Sedan)	7
Reclining Seatbacks	8
Head Restraints	10
Rear Seats	11
Rear Seat Operation (Sedan)	11
Rear Seat Operation (Hatchback)	14
Safety Belts	18
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	18
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	23
Lap-Shoulder Belt	31
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	34
Safety Belt Extender	35
Child Restraints	36
Older Children	36
Infants and Young Children	38
Child Restraint Systems	42
Where to Put the Restraint	44
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	46
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	53
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	74
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	75
Restraint System Check	76
Checking the Restraint Systems	76
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	77
Features and Controls	79
Keys	80
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	81
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	82
Doors and Locks	84
Door Locks	84
Central Door Unlocking System	85
Door Ajar Reminder	85
Rear Door Security Locks	86
Lockout Protection	86
Trunk	87
Liftgate (Hatchback)	89
Windows	90
Manual Windows	90
Power Windows	91
Sun Visors	92
Theft-Deterrent Systems	92
Theft-Deterrent System	92
Immobilizer	94
Immobilizer Operation	94
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	95
New Vehicle Break-In	95
Ignition Positions	96
Starting the Engine	97
Engine Coolant Heater	98
Automatic Transmission Operation	99
Manual Transmission Operation	103
Parking Brake	104
Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission)	105
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	106
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)	107
Parking Over Things That Burn	108
Engine Exhaust	108
Running the Engine While Parked	109
Mirrors	110
Manual Rearview Mirror	110
Outside Manual Mirrors	110
Outside Power Mirror	111
Outside Convex Mirror	112
Outside Heated Mirrors	112
Storage Areas	112
Glove Box	112
Cupholder(s)	113
Sunglasses Storage Compartment	113
Sunroof	114
Instrument Panel	115
Instrument Panel Overview	118
Hazard Warning Flashers	122
Other Warning Devices	122
Horn	122
Tilt Wheel	123
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	123
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	124
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	124
Flash-to-Pass	124
Windshield Wipers	125
Windshield Washer	126
Rear Window Wiper/Washer (Hatchback)	126
Cruise Control	127
Exterior Lamps	129
Headlamps on Reminder	130
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	130
Fog Lamps	131
Instrument Panel Brightness	131
Dome Lamp	132
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver	132
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	132
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	133
Clock	134
Climate Controls	134
Climate Control System	134
Outlet Adjustment	138
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	138
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	140
Instrument Panel Cluster	141
Speedometer and Odometer	143
Trip Odometer	143
Tachometer	143
Safety Belt Reminders	144
Airbag Readiness Light	144
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator (Sedan)	145
Charging System Light	147
Brake System Warning Light	147
Antilock Brake System Warning Light	148
Hold Mode Light	149
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	149
Tire Pressure Light	150
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	150
Oil Pressure Light	153
Fog Lamp Light	154
Cruise Control Light	154
Highbeam On Light	154
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light	154
Door Ajar Light	155
Fuel Gage	155
Low Fuel Warning Light	156
Secondary Information Center (SIC)	157
Secondary Information Center (SIC) (Hatchback Only)	157
Clock (Hatchback Only)	158
Safety Belt Reminders	158
Airbag Readiness Light	159
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator (Hatchback)	160
Charging System Light	161
Antilock Brake System Warning Light	162
Hold Mode Light	162
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	163
Oil Pressure Light	166
Fog Lamp Light	167
Cruise Control Light	167
Door Ajar Light	167
Audio System(s)	168
AM-FM Radio (Single Display, Base Level)	169
AM-FM Radio (Double Display, Base Level)	170
Radio with CD (MP3/WMA)	174
Radio with Six-Disc CD (MP3/WMA)	180
Using an MP3 (Radio with CD Player)	186
Using an MP3 (Radio with Six-Disc Player)	189
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	192
Radio Reception	193
Care of Your CDs	193
Care of the CD Player	193
Fixed Mast Antenna (Hatchback)	194
Backglass Antenna (Sedan)	194
Driving Your Vehicle	195
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	196
Defensive Driving	196
Drunk Driving	196
Control of a Vehicle	197
Braking	197
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	198
Braking in Emergencies	199
Steering	200
Off-Road Recovery	202
Passing	202
Loss of Control	202
Driving at Night	204
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	204
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	206
Highway Hypnosis	206
Hill and Mountain Roads	206
Winter Driving	207
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	211
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	211
Loading Your Vehicle	212
Towing	221
Towing Your Vehicle	221
Recreational Vehicle Towing	221
Towing a Trailer	222
Service and Appearance Care	223
Service	225
Accessories and Modifications	225
California Proposition 65 Warning	226
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	226
Doing Your Own Service Work	226
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	227
Fuel	227
Gasoline Octane	227
Gasoline Specifications	227
California Fuel	228
Additives	228
Fuels in Foreign Countries	229
Filling the Tank	229
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	231
Checking Things Under the Hood	232
Hood Release	232
Engine Compartment Overview	234
Engine Oil	235
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	239
Automatic Transmission Fluid	241
Manual Transmission Fluid	243
Hydraulic Clutch	243
Engine Coolant	244
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	247
Engine Overheating	247
Cooling System	248
Power Steering Fluid	252
Windshield Washer Fluid	253
Brakes	254
Battery	257
Jump Starting	258
Headlamp Aiming	262
Bulb Replacement	263
Halogen Bulbs	263
Headlamps (Hatchback)	263
Headlamps (Sedan)	264
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps (Hatchback)	265
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps (Sedan)	266
Turn Signal Lamps (Side)	267
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) (Sedan)	268
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	269
License Plate Lamp	270
Replacement Bulbs	270
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	271
Tires	272
Tire Sidewall Labeling	273
Tire Terminology and Definitions	276
Inflation - Tire Pressure	279
Tire Pressure Monitor System	280
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	282
Tire Inspection and Rotation	283
When It Is Time for New Tires	285
Buying New Tires	286
Different Size Tires and Wheels	287
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	287
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	289
Wheel Replacement	289
Tire Chains	291
If a Tire Goes Flat	291
Changing a Flat Tire	292
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	293
Removing the Flat Tire and Installingthe Spare Tire	295
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	300
Compact Spare Tire	300
Appearance Care	301
Interior Cleaning	301
Fabric/Carpet	302
Leather	303
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	304
Care of Safety Belts	304
Weatherstrips	304
Washing Your Vehicle	305
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	305
Finish Care	305
Windshield and Wiper Blades	306
Aluminum Wheels	307
Tires	307
Sheet Metal Damage	307
Finish Damage	308
Underbody Maintenance	308
Chemical Paint Spotting	308
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	309
Vehicle Identification	310
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	310
Service Parts Identification Label	310
Electrical System	310
Add-On Electrical Equipment	310
Headlamp Wiring	311
Windshield Wiper Fuses	311
Power Windows and Other Power Options	311
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	311
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	312
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	316
Capacities and Specifications	321
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	322
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	322
Engine Drive Belt Routing	323
Maintenance Schedule	325
Maintenance Schedule	326
Introduction	326
Maintenance Requirements	326
Your Vehicle and the Environment	326
How This Section is Organized	327
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	328
Using the Maintenance Schedule	328
Selecting the Right Schedule	329
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance	330
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance	337
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	342
At Each Fuel Fill	342
At Least Once a Month	342
At Least Twice a Year	342
At Least Once a Year	343
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	346
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	346
Exhaust System Inspection	346
Fuel System Inspection	346
Engine Cooling System Inspection	346
Brake System Inspection	346
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	347
Part E: Maintenance Record	348
Customer Assistance Information	351
Customer Assistance and Information	352
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	352
Online Owner Center	355
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	356
Customer Assistance Offices	356
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	357
Roadside Assistance Program	358
Scheduling Service Appointments	360
Courtesy Transportation	361
Collision Damage Repair	363
Reporting Safety Defects	366
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	366
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	367
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	367
Service Publications Ordering Information	367
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	368
Event Data Recorders	369
OnStar®	370
Navigation System	370
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	370