Chevrolet 2008 Aveo - Manuals

Front Seats Manual Seats { CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try toadjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicleis moving. The sudden movement could startleand confuse you, or make you push a pedalwhen you do not want to. Adjust the driver’sseat only when the vehicle is not movin...

Seat Height Adjuster To adjust the height ofthe driver’s seat cushion,turn the knob locatedon the outboard side ofthe seat cushion. Turn the knob forward to raise the height of the seatcushion and rearward to lower it. Manual Lumbar (Sedan) Your vehicle mayhave manually operatedlumbar support forthe...

Reclining Seatbacks { CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try toadjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicleis moving. The sudden movement could startleand confuse you, or make you push a pedalwhen you do not want to. Adjust the driver’sseat only when the vehicle is not moving. { ...

Head Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraintis at the same height as the top of the occupant’s head.This position reduces the chances of a neck injury ina crash. Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower it, pressthe button, located on the top of the seatback, an...

Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation (Sedan) Folding the Seatback The rear seatbacks can be folded down to increasecargo space. To fold down the seatback: Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety beltsstill fastened may cause damage to the seat orthe safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety beltsand re...

Rear Seat Operation (Hatchback) Folding the Rear Seats The rear seats can be folded to increase cargo space. To fold the rear seats: 1. Lower the head restraints completely.2. Unlatch the center safety belt by pressing the red button on the buckle. 3. Detach the center safety belt from the mini buck...

Unfolding the Seats To return the rear seats to the normal seating position: 1. Unclip the hook from the front seat head restraint. 2. Remove the safety belt buckles and center seat safety belt from the storage area. Notice: Damage to the safety belt buckle or rearseat locking mechanism can occur if...

Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safetybelts properly. It also tells you some things you shouldnot do with safety belts. { CAUTION: Do not let anyone ride where he or she cannotwear a safety belt properly. If you are in acrash and you are ...

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

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know aboutsafety belts and children. And there are differentrules for smaller children and babies. If a child will beriding in your vehicle, see Older Children on page 1-32or In...

Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Your vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster forthe driver and right front passenger. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of thebelt is centered on your shoulder. The belt should beaway from your face and neck, but not falling off yourshoulder. Improper s...

A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt,and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible,below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy. The best way to protect the fetus is to protect themother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it ismore likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a c...

Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats shouldwear the vehicle’s safety belts. The manufacturer’s instructions that come with thebooster seat, state the weight and height limitations forthat booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulderbelt until the child pa...

{ CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has alap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part isbehind the child. In a crash, the child wouldnot be restrained by the shoulder belt. Thechild might slide under the lap belt. The beltforce would then be applied right on theabdomen. That...

Child Restraint Systems A rear-facing infantseat (A) providesrestraint with theseating surfaceagainst the backof the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in acrash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. A forward-facing childseat (B) providesrestraint for the chil...

Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if theyare restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We recommend that children and child restraintsbe secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or achild riding in a rear-facing child restraint; a child ridingin...

Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren (LATCH) The LATCH system holds a child restraint during drivingor in a crash. This system is designed to make installationof a child restraint easier. The LATCH system usesanchors in the vehicle and attachments on the childrestraint that are made for use with th...

Top Tether Anchor A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraintto the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into thevehicle. The top tether attachment (B) on the childrestraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehiclein order to reduce the forward movement and rotationof the chi...

Airbag System Your vehicle has the following airbags: • A frontal airbag for the driver. • A frontal airbag for the right front passenger. Your vehicle may have the following airbags: • A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the driver. • A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the rightfront passenger...

Where Are the Airbags? The driver’s frontal airbag is in the middle of thesteering wheel. The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in theinstrument panel on the passenger’s side. 1-59

When Should an Airbag Inflate? Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate tosevere frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reducethe potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver’sor right front passenger’s head and chest. However,they are only designed to inflate if the impact exceeds...

In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag,windshields are broken by vehicle deformation.Additional windshield breakage may also occur fromthe right front passenger airbag. • Airbags are designed to inflate only once. After anairbag inflates, you will need some new parts forthe airbag syste...

Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Safety Belts Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder lightand all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractorsand anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt systemparts. If you see anything that mig...

Keys { CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignitionkey is dangerous for many reasons, childrenor others could be badly injured or even killed.They could operate the power windows orother controls or even make the vehicle move.The windows will function with the keys in theignition and the...

Matching Transmitter(s) to YourVehicle Each RKE transmitter is coded to prevent anothertransmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter islost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased throughyour dealer/retailer. Remember to bring any remainingtransmitters with you when you go to your deal...

5. Put the two halves back together and replace the screw. Make sure the cover is on tightly, so waterwill not get in. 6. Test the transmitter operation. Doors and Locks Door Locks { CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers, especially children, can easilyopen the doors and fall out of...

Rear Door Security Locks Your vehicle has reardoor security locks oneach rear door that preventpassengers from openingthe rear doors fromthe inside. Using the Rear Door Security Lock 1. Move the lever up to lock. 2. Close the door. 3. Do the same thing to the other rear door lock. Notice: Pulling th...

Trunk { CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lidopen because carbon monoxide (CO) gas cancome into your vehicle. You cannot see orsmell CO. It can cause unconsciousness andeven death. If you must drive with the trunklid open or if electrical wiring or other cableconnections must pass...

If your vehicle has a trunkrelease lever located on theoutboard side of the driver’sseat, you can open thetrunk from inside yourvehicle by pulling therelease lever. Emergency Trunk Release Handle Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk releasehandle as a tie-down or anchor point when securingitems in...

Windows { CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in avehicle with the windows closed is dangerous.They can be overcome by the extreme heatand suffer permanent injuries or even deathfrom heat stroke. Never leave a child, ahelpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle,especially with the wi...

Power Windows { CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in avehicle with the windows closed is dangerous.They can be overcome from extreme heat inwarm or hot weather and suffer permanentinjuries or even death from heat stroke. Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignitionkey is dangero...

Window Lockout The window lockout islocated with the driver’spower window switches. Press the lockout button to stop the front and rearpassengers from using their window switches. The drivercan still operate all the windows with the lockout on.Press the lockout button again to return to normalwindow...

How to Turn Off the System Alarm If the system alarm is active, it can be deactivated usingone of the following methods: • Press the lock or unlock buttons on the remotekeyless entry transmitter. • Unlock the driver’s or passenger’s front door usingthe key. Otherwise, the alarm will automatically st...

Ignition Positions The ignition switch can beturned to four differentpositions with the key. { CAUTION: On manual transmission vehicles, turning thekey to LOCK/OFF will lock the steering columnand result in a loss of ability to steer the vehicle.This could cause a collision. If you need to turnthe e...

Starting the Engine Automatic Transmission Move the shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).The engine will not start in any other position — thatis a safety feature. To restart when you are alreadymoving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Notice: Do not try to shift to PARK (P) if yourvehicle is moving. If you ...

3. If the engine still will not start, or starts but then stops, it could be flooded with too much gasoline.Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to thefloor and holding it there as you hold the key inSTART for about three seconds. If the vehicle startsbriefly but then stops again, do the s...

How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in?The answer depends on the outside temperature, thekind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead oftrying to list everything here, we ask that you contact yourdealer/retailer in the area where you will be parking yourvehicle. The dealer/re...

Hold Mode If your vehicle’s transmission has hold mode, you canselect this mode to drive with some characteristicsof a manual transmission. With hold mode turned on,the automatic transmission will stay in a specificgear range. Press the HOLD button on the shift lever console to turnon hold mode. Pre...

Manual Transmission Operation Five-Speed This is your shift pattern. Here is how to operate your manual transmission: FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift intoFIRST (1). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedalas you press the accelerator pedal. You can shift into FIRST (1) when you are going ...

Shift Speeds { CAUTION: If you skip a gear when you downshift, you couldlose control of your vehicle. You could injureyourself or others. Do not shift down more thanone gear at a time when you downshift. Parking Brake The parking brake lever is located between thebucket seats. To set the parking bra...

Running the Engine While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if youever have to, here are some things to know. { CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate controlsystem off could allow dangerous exhaust intoyour vehicle. See the earlier caution underEngine Exhaust on page ...

Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror When you are sitting in a comfortable driving position,adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind yourvehicle. Hold the mirror in the center to move it up ordown and side to side. The day/night adjustment allowsyou to adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the lamp...

Outside Power Mirror For sedan models,the control for the powermirrors is located onthe instrument panel, leftof the steering wheel. To adjust the mirrors, do the following: 1. Select the mirror you want to adjust by moving the selector switch to L for the driver’s side mirror orR for the passenger’...

Outside Convex Mirror { CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like othervehicles) look farther away than they really are.If you cut too sharply into the right lane, youcould hit a vehicle on your right. Check yourinside mirror or glance over your shoulderbefore changing lanes. The passenger side...

Cupholder(s) There are two cupholders located in the centerinstrument panel, below the climate control system.To use the cupholder, push in on its outer edge. Thenpull out the cupholder. After use, push in the cupholderuntil it latches. There is also a cupholder located in the rear of thecenter cons...

Sunroof If the vehicle has thisfeature, the switch islocated on the headlinerbetween the sun visors. The sunroof will only operate when the ignition is turnedto ON/RUN. The sunroof can be opened to a ventposition or it can be opened all of the way. You must manually open and close the sunshade. To o...

Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and twodownward (for left) positions. These positions allowyou to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up ordown. When the turn is finished, the lever will returnautomatically. An arrow on...

Windshield Wipers Use this lever located on the right side of the steeringwheel to operate the windshield wipers. The ignition mustbe turned to ON/RUN to operate the windshield wipers. HI (High Speed): Move the lever to this position forwiping at high speed. LO (Low Speed): Move the lever to this po...

Windshield Washer To wash the windshield, pull the windshield washer/wiperlever toward you with the ignition turned to ON/RUN. { CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washeruntil the windshield is warmed. Otherwise thewasher fluid can form ice on the windshield,blocking your vision. When the...

Cruise Control If your vehicle has cruise control, a speed of about24 mph (39 km/h) or more can be maintained withoutkeeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really helpon long trips. Cruise control does not work at speedsbelow 24 mph (39 km/h). When the brakes are applied, or the clutch pedal...

3. Press the SET button and release it. The cruise control light will come on in the instrument panelcluster to show that the cruise control is on. 4. Take your foot off the accelerate pedal. Resuming a Set Speed Suppose the cruise control is set to a desired speedand then the brakes are applied, or...

Passing Another Vehicle While UsingCruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle’sspeed. When you take your foot off the pedal, thevehicle will slow down to the cruise control speedset earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control works on hills depends uponth...

; (Parking Lamps): Turn the band to this position to turn on the parking lamps, together with the taillamps,license plate lamp, and instrument panel lights. OFF: Turn the band to this position to turn all lamps off,except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). Headlamps on Reminder If the driver’s door is...

Dome Lamp Your vehicle will have one of the following dome lampswitches. The switches have three positions. ON: The light comes on and stays on. O (Door): The light comes on when a door is opened. The light turns off when all the doors are closed. OFF: The light remains off even when a door is opene...

Clock If you have a sedan there is a digital clock located inthe center of the instrument panel, above the center airoutlets. When the ignition is turned to ACC/ACCESSORYor ON/RUN, the time is displayed in the digital clock.There are three adjusting buttons for the digital clock: H (Hour): To go for...

Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidityor moisture condensing on the cool window glass. Thiscan be minimized if the climate control system is usedproperly. There are two modes to clear fog or frost fromyour windshield. Use the defog mode to clear thewindows...

Outlet Adjustment To open an outlet, press on its cover. Turn the cover tochange the direction of the airflow. Operation Tips • Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the airinlets at the base of the windshield that mayblock the flow of air into your vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deflector...

Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will knowhow fast you are going, how much fuel you are using, and many other things you will need to drive safely andeconomically. Your vehicle’s instrument panel cluster i...

Safety Belt Reminders Safety Belt Reminder Light The safety belt light willcome on when the engineis started and stay onuntil the driver’s safety beltis buckled. If the driver’s belt is already buckled, the light will notcome on. Safety Belt Reminder Tone If your vehicle has this feature, a tone wil...

Tire Pressure Light Your vehicle has a tirepressure light. This light comes on briefly when the engine is startedand provides information about tire pressures andthe Tire Pressure Monitoring System. When the Light is Solid This indicates that one or more of your tires aresignificantly underinflated....

Notice: Modifications made to the engine,transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of yourvehicle or replacement tires that do not match yourvehicle’s original tires can affect your vehicle’semission controls and can cause this light to comeon. Modifications to these systems could lead tocostly ...

If the Light Is On Steady You might be able to correct the emission systemmalfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully installthe cap. See Filling the Tank on page 5-7. Thediagnostic system can determine if...

This can happen if you have recently replaced the batteryor if the battery has run down. The diagnostic system isdesigned to evaluate critical emission control systemsduring normal driving. This can take several days ofroutine driving. If you have done this and your vehiclestill does not pass the in...

Here are four things that some owners ask about. Noneof these show a problem with your fuel gage: • At the service station, the gas pump shuts offbefore the gage reads full. • It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than thegage indicated. For example, the gage may haveindicated the tank was ...

{ CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the instrumentpanel cluster ever comes on and stays on,it means that something may be wrong withthe airbag system. If this ever happens, havethe vehicle serviced promptly, because anadult-size person sitting in the right frontpassenger’s seat may not have ...

Antilock Brake SystemWarning Light For vehicles withthe Antilock BrakeSystem (ABS), thislight will come on brieflywhen the engine is started. If it does not come on have your vehicle serviced. If the light stays on, turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.If the light comes on, stop as soon as possible and tu...

AM-FM Radio (Single Display,Base Level) Playing the Radio O (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on or off. u (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or to decrease the volume. VOL will appear on the display. Finding a Station AM/FM: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2,or AM. The displa...

Order of Sound Function The order for displayed sound function is BASS, MID,TRE, FAD, BAL, EQ OFF, and VOL. Setting the Tone(Bass/Midrange/Treble) SOUND (Bass/Midrange/Treble): Press this buttonuntil BAS appears on the display. Turn the power/volumeknob to increase or to decrease the bass. The displ...

Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) SOUND (Balance/Fade): To adjust the balancebetween the right and the left speakers, press thisbutton until BAL (balance) displays. Turn the O knob to increase or to decrease. The display shows thebalance level. After making the selection, pressthis button to set...

Playing an MP3/WMA CD-R Disc If you have a radio with a single CD (MP3), it is capableof playing an MP3/WMA CD-R disc. For more informationon how to play an MP3/WMA CD-R disc, see “Using anMP3” in the index. CD Messages CHECK CD: If this message displays and/or the CDcomes out, it could be for one o...

Using the Auxiliary Input Jack The radio system has an auxiliary input jack located onthe lower right side of the faceplate. This is not an audiooutput. Do not plug the headphone set into the frontauxiliary input jack. An external audio device such asan iPod, laptop computer, MP3 player, CD changer,...

No Folder When a CD contains only compressed files, the files arelocated under the root folder. The next and previousfolder function does not function on a CD that wasrecorded without folders or playlists. When displayingthe name of the folder the radio displays ROOT. When a CD contains only compres...

When information is not available, No Info (information)displays. Press this button for longer than two seconds to changedisplay mode. Audio Steering Wheel Controls If your vehicle has this feature, some audio controls canbe adjusted at the steering wheel. They include thefollowing: PWR (Power): Pre...

Radio Reception Frequency interference and static can occur duringnormal radio reception if items such as cell phonechargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and externalelectronic devices are plugged into the accessorypower outlet. If there is interference or static, unplugthe item from the access...

Your Driving, the Road,and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving Defensive driving means “always expect theunexpected.” The first step in driving defensively isto wear your safety belt — See Safety Belts: They Arefor Everyone on page 1-14. { CAUTION: Assume that other road users (pedestrians,bicyclists, an...

ABS can change the brake pressure faster than anydriver could. The computer is programmed to make themost of available tire and road conditions. This canhelp you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As you brake, the computer keeps receiving updateson wheel speed and controls braking pressu...

Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the enginestops or the system is not functioning, you can steerbut it will take much more effort. Steering Tips It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentionedon the news ha...

Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effectivethan braking. For example, you come over a hill andfind a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenlypulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out frombetween parked cars and stops right in front of you.You can avoid these p...

Off-Road Recovery You may find that your vehicle’s right wheels havedropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder whileyou are driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below thepavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off theaccelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way...

Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle.Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonablecare suited to existing conditions, and by not overdrivingthose conditions. But skids are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle’sthree control systems. I...

Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving becausesome drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol ordrugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Night driving tips include: • Drive defensively. • Do not drink and drive. • Reduce headlamp glare by adjusting the insider...

Before Leaving on a Long Trip To prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider havingit serviced by your dealer/retailer before departing. Things to check on your own include: • Windshield Washer Fluid: Reservoir full?Windows clean — inside and outside? • Wiper Blades: In good shape? • Fuel, Engine...

{ CAUTION: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with theignition off is dangerous. The brakes will haveto do all the work of slowing down and theycould get so hot that they would not work well.You would then have poor braking or evennone going down a hill. You could crash.Always have the engine runni...

Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where the tires meet theroad probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between the tires and theroad, you can have a very slippery situation. You have alot less traction, or grip, and need to be very careful. What is the worst...

Remember, unless your vehicle has ABS, if youbrake so hard that the wheels stop rolling, you willjust slide. Brake so the wheels always keep rollingand you can still steer. • Whatever your vehicle’s braking system, allowgreater following distance on any slippery road. • Watch for slippery spots. The...

Then, shut the engine off and close the window almostall the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine againand repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortablefrom the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve thefuel as long as you can. To help keep warm, you can getout of the vehicle an...

Loading Your Vehicle It is very important to know how much weightyour vehicle can carry. This weight is called thevehicle capacity weight or maximum load amountand includes the weight of all occupants, cargo,and all nonfactory-installed options. Two labelson your vehicle show how much weight itmay p...

The Tire and Loading Information label also showsthe tire size of the original equipment tires (C) andthe recommended cold tire inflation pressures (D).For more information on tires and inflation seeTires on page 5-50 and Inflation - Tire Pressureon page 5-57. There is also important loading informa...

Certification Label A vehicle specific Certification label is attached tothe center pillar (B-pillar), below the driver’s doorlatch. This label tells you the gross weight capacityof your vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle WeightRating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight ofthe vehicle, all occupants,...

Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towingservice if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed.See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-8. If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehiclefor recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome),see “Recre...

Dolly Towing Notice: Towing your vehicle from the rear with thefront wheels on the ground could cause transmissiondamage. Do not tow the vehicle from the rear withthe front wheels on the road. Your vehicle can be towed using a dolly. To tow yourvehicle using a dolly, follow these steps: 1. Put the f...

Service For service and parts needs, visit your dealer/retailer.You will receive genuine GM parts and GM-trained andsupported service people. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Accessories and Modifications When non-dealer/non-retailer accessories are added toyour vehicle they can affect your...

Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting todo your own service work, see Servicing YourAirbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-70. You should keep a record with all parts receipts and listthe mileage and the date of any service work youperform. See Part E: Maintenance Record on page 6-24. Addi...

When replacing the fuel cap, turn it clockwise until itclicks. Make sure the cap is fully installed. Thediagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap hasbeen left off or improperly installed. This would allow fuelto evaporate into the atmosphere. See MalfunctionIndicator Lamp on page 3-49. { CAUTI...

Checking Things Underthe Hood { CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start upand injure you even when the engine is notrunning. Keep hands, clothing, and tools awayfrom any underhood electric fan. { CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine partsand start a fire. These include liquids l...

Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood, here is what you will see: Automatic shown, Manual similar 5-12

A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-17. B. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 5-13. C. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 5-13. D. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir. See “Brake Fluid” under Brak...

Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil every time youget fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oilmust be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop. SeeEngine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 forthe location of the ...

What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for three things: • GM6094M Your vehicle’s engine requires oil meeting GMStandard GM6094M. Look for and use only an oilthat meets GM Standard GM6094M. • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is bestfor your vehicle. These numbers on an oil container...

What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that can beunhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer.Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Cleanyour skin and nails with soap and water, or a goodhand cleaner. Wash or properly dispose of clothing orrags cont...

Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check AutomaticTransmission Fluid Check your automatic transmission fluid level at leasttwice a year. Add fluid if needed. See At Least Twicea Year on page 6-18. How to Check AutomaticTransmission Fluid Because this operation can be a little difficult, you maycho...

Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle as follows: 1. Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. 2. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P). 3. With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for aboutthree s...

If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the properfluid to bring the level into the area between thetwo dimples in the hot range on the dipstick. 1. Pull out the dipstick. 2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level. It does not take much ...

How to Check and Add Fluid To check the fluid level, look on the side of the reservoir.If the fluid reaches the MAX (A) mark on the reservoir,the fluid level is correct. If the fluid does not reachthe MIN (B) mark on the reservoir, then fluid needsto be added. The reservoir is located near the backo...

What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water andone-half DEX-COOL ® coolant which will not damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you donot need to add anything else. { CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your coolingsystem can be dangerous. Plain water, orsome other...

Checking Coolant The engine coolant surge tank is located in the rear ofthe engine compartment on the driver’s side of thevehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview onpage 5-12 for more information on location. { CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap when theengine and radiator are hot can allo...

{ CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hotengine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol,and it will burn if the engine parts are hotenough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. When replacing the pressure cap, make sure it ishand-tight and fully seated. Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Ca...

If No Steam Is Coming FromYour Engine If you get an engine overheat warning, but see or hearno steam, the problem may not be too serious.Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: • Climb a long hill on a hot day. • Stop after high-speed driving. • Idle for long periods in traffic. If y...

3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture to the Maximum mark on the coolant surge tank.Wait about five minutes, then check to see ifthe level is below the mark. If the level is below theMaximum mark, add additional coolant to bringthe level up to the mark. Repeat this procedure untilth...

How to Check Power Steering Fluid Turn the key off and let the engine compartmentcool down. The level should be between the MIN (B) and MAX (A)marks on the reservoir. If the level drops below theMIN (B) mark, add power steering fluid. Do not overfillthe reservoir and remember to replace the captight...

Adding Washer Fluid Open the cap with thewasher symbol on it.Add washer fluid until thetank is full. See EngineCompartment Overview onpage 5-12 for reservoirlocation. Notice: • When using concentrated washer fluid, followthe manufacturer’s instructions for addingwater. • Do not mix water with ready-...

It is not a good idea to top off the brake fluid. Addingbrake fluid will not correct a leak. If fluid is added whenthe linings are worn, there will be too much fluidwhen new brake linings are installed. Add or removebrake fluid, as necessary, only when work is done on thebrake hydraulic system. { CA...

Brake Wear Your vehicle has front disc brakes and could have reardrum brakes or rear disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that makea high-pitched warning sound when the brake padsare worn and new pads are needed. The soundcan come and go or be heard all the time your vehicleis ...

Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer/retailer if the brake pedal does notreturn to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase inpedal travel. This could be a sign that brake servicemight be required. Brake Adjustment Every time you make a moderate brake stop, the discbrakes adjust for wear. If you...

Vehicle Storage { CAUTION: Batteries have acid that can burn you and gasthat can explode. You can be badly hurt if youare not careful. See Jump Starting onpage 5-36 for tips on working around a batterywithout getting hurt. Infrequent Usage: If you drive your vehicle infrequently,remove the black, ne...

Notice: If the jumper cables are connected orremoved in the wrong order, electrical shorting mayoccur and damage the vehicle. The repairs wouldnot be covered by your warranty. Always connectand remove the jumper cables in the correctorder, making sure that the cables do not toucheach other or other ...

Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, seeReplacement Bulbs on page 5-48. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in thissection, contact your dealer/retailer. Halogen Bulbs { CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside andcan burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You ...

Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tiresmade by a leading tire manufacturer. If youever have questions about your tire warrantyand where to obtain service, see your vehicleWarranty booklet for details. { CAUTION: Poorly maintained and improperly usedtires are dangerous. • Overloading you...

Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into itssidewall. The examples below show a typicalpassenger car tire and a compact spare tiresidewall. (A) Tire Size : The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particulartire’s width, height, aspect ratio...

(B) Tire Ply Material : The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and underthe tread. (C) Tire Identification Number (TIN) : The Tire Identification Number (TIN). The TIN shows themanufacturer and plant code, tire size, and datethe tire was manufactured. The TIN is moldedonto both sides o...

(D) Construction Code : A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire.The letter R means radial ply construction; theletter D means diagonal or bias ply construction;and the letter B means belted-bias plyconstruction. (E) Rim Diameter : Diameter of the wheel in inches. (...

Inflation - Tire Pressure Tires need the correct amount of air pressure tooperate effectively. Notice: Do not let anyone tell you thatunder-inflation or over-inflation is all right.It is not. If your tires do not have enough air(under-inflation), you can get the following: • Too much flexing • Too m...

How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to checktire pressure. You cannot tell if your tires areproperly inflated simply by looking at them.Radial tires may look properly inflated even whenthey are under-inflated. Check the tire’s inflationpressure when the tires are cold. Cold meansyour ve...

Tire Pressure Monitor Operation The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) is designedto warn the driver when a low tire pressure conditionexists. If your vehicle has this feature, the TPMSsensors are mounted onto each tire and wheelassembly, excluding the spare tire and wheel assembly.The TPMS sensors...

TPMS Malfunction Light The TPMS will not function properly if one or more ofthe TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable. Whenthe system detects a malfunction, the low tire warninglight flashes for about one minute and then stayson for the remainder of the ignition cycle. The low tirewarning light com...

When It Is Time for New Tires Various factors, such as maintenance, temperatures,driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditionsinfluence when you need new tires. One way to tell whenit is time for new tiresis to check the treadwearindicators, which willappear when yourtires have only1/16 inch ...

Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires for yourvehicle. If you need replacement tires, GM stronglyrecommends that you get tires that are the same size,brand, load range, speed rating, and constructiontype (radial and bias-belted tires) as your vehicle’soriginal tires. This way,...

{ CAUTION: If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle,the wheel rim flanges could developcracks after many miles of driving. A tireand/or wheel could fail suddenly, causinga crash. Use only radial-ply tires with thewheels on your vehicle. Vehicles that have a tire pressure monitoring systemcould give...

Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicableon the tire sidewall between tread shoulderand maximum selection width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the systemdeveloped by the Unites States National HighwayTraffic ...

Each new wheel should have the same load-carryingcapacity, diameter, width, offset, and be mounted thesame way as the one it replaces. If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts,wheel nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)sensors, replace them only with new GM originalequipment par...

Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damageby driving slowly to a level place. Turn on yourhazard warning flashers. { CAUTION: Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehiclecan slip off the jack and roll over or fall on youor other people. You and they could be badly...

The following information will tell you how to use thejack and change a tire. Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The compact spare tire and tools you will need arelocated in the trunk. A. JackB. Wheel Wrench C. Jack HandleD. Screwdriver 1. Open the trunk or liftgate. See Trunk on page 2-9 or Liftgate...

Storing a Flat or Spare Tireand Tools { CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in thepassenger compartment of the vehicle couldcause injury. In a sudden stop or collision,loose equipment could strike someone. Storeall these in the proper place. To store a flat or compact spare tire and ...

Do not use your compact spare on other vehicles. And do not mix your compact spare tire or wheel withother wheels or tires. They will not fit. Keep yourspare tire and its wheel together. Notice: Tire chains will not fit your compact spare.Using them can damage your vehicle and candamage the chains t...

To clean, use the following instructions: 1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white cloth with water or club soda. 2. Wring the cloth to remove excess moisture. 3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center. Continue cleaning, using a cleanarea of the cloth each time it become...

Instrument Panel, Vinyl, andOther Plastic Surfaces A soft cloth dampened with water may be used toremove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary,a clean soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solutioncan be used to gently remove dust and dirt. Neveruse spot lifters or removers on plastic surfac...

If your vehicle has a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish, theclearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the coloredbasecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that arenon-abrasive and made for a basecoat/clearcoatpaint finish. Notice: Machine compounding or aggressivepolishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint fi...

Aluminum Wheels Notice: If you use strong soaps, chemicals,abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or cleanersthat contain acid on aluminum or chrome-platedwheels, you could damage the surface of thewheel(s). The repairs would not be covered by yourwarranty. Use only approved cleaners on aluminumor ch...

Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Usage Polishing ClothWax-Treated Interior and exteriorpolishing cloth. Tar and Road OilRemover Removes tar, road oiland asphalt. Chrome Cleanerand Polish Use on chrome orstainless steel. White Sidewall TireCleaner Removes soil and blackmarks from whitewa...

Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appearson a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel,on the driver side. You can see it if you look throughthe windshield from outside your vehicle. The VINalso appears on the Vehicl...

Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is located on the end ofthe instrument panel on the driver side of the vehicle. To access the fuses, open the fuse panel door bypulling the door out. To reinstall the door, first insert the rear edge of thefuse panel door, then push the fro...

Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is located onthe driver side of the vehicle, near the battery.See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 formore information on location. Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical componentson your vehicle may damage it. Always keep t...

Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Part D: Recommended Fluidsand Lubricants on page 6-23 for more information. Application Capacities English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system ref...

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco ® Part Number Passenger Compartment Filter 96539649 — Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 9...

Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level andchange as recommended. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plansupplements your new vehicle warranties. See yourWarranty and Owner Assistance booklet or yourdealer/retailer for details. Maintenance Require...

How This Section is Organized This maintenance schedule is divided into five parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” explainswhat to have done and how often. Some of theseservices can be complex, so unless you are technicallyqualified and have the necessary equipment, youshould let your deal...

Part A: Scheduled MaintenanceServices In this part are scheduled maintenance services whichare to be performed at the mileage intervals specified. Using the Maintenance Schedule We want to keep your vehicle in good working condition.But we do not know exactly how you will drive it.You might drive sh...

Selecting the Right Schedule First you will need to decide which of the two schedulesis right for your vehicle. Here is how to decide whichschedule to follow: Short Trip/City Definition Follow the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance if anyone of these conditions is true for your vehicle: • Most tr...

Footnotes † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or theCalifornia Air Resources Board has determined thatthe failure to perform this maintenance item willnot nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liabilityprior to the completion of the vehicle’s useful life.We, however, urge that all rec...

Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed in this part are owner checks and serviceswhich should be performed at the intervals specifiedto help ensure the safety, dependability and emissioncontrol performance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.Whenever any fluids or ...

Wiper Blade Check Inspect wiper blades for wear, cracking, orcontamination. Clean the windshield and wiper blades,if contaminated. Replace wiper blades that are wornor damaged. See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacementon page 5-49 and Windshield and Wiper Blades onpage 5-84 for more information. Weathe...

Starter Switch Check { CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, thevehicle could move suddenly. If the vehiclemoves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. See Parking Bra...

Part C: Periodic MaintenanceInspections Listed in this part are inspections and services whichshould be performed at least twice a year, for instance,each spring and fall. You should let your dealer/retailerdo these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairsare completed at once. Proper procedures to per...

Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, and who performed the service andany additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” on the following recordpages. Also, you should retain all maintenance recei...

Customer Assistance and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-5Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . ...

Customer Assistance andInformation Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important toyour dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concernswith the sales transaction or the operation of yourvehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or servicedepartments. Sometimes, h...

Online Owner Center Online Owner Center(United States only) The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownershipneeds. Specific vehicle information can be found inone place. The Online Owner Center allows you to: • Get e-mail service reminders. • Access information about your specific vehicle,includ...

Customer Assistance for TextTelephone (TTY) Users To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing,or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones(TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at itsCustomer Assistance Center. Any TTY user in theU.S. can communicate with Chevrolet by dialing:1-800-83...

Overseas — Customer Assistance Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America andCaribbean Islands/Countries(Except Puerto Rico and U.S. VirginIslands) — Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.Customer Assistance CenterPaseo de la Reforma # 27...

Roadside Assistance Program For vehicles purchased in the U.S.,call 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872);(Text telephone (TTY): 1-888-889-2438). For vehicles purchased in Canada,call 1-800-268-6800. Service is available 24 hours a day,365 days a year. As the owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle,you are autom...

Calling for Assistance For prompt and efficient assistance when calling,please provide the following to the RoadsideAssistance Representative: • Your name, home address, and hometelephone number • Telephone number of your location • Location of the vehicle • Model, year, color, and license plate num...

Courtesy Transportation To enhance your ownership experience, we and ourparticipating dealers are proud to offer CourtesyTransportation, a customer support program for vehicleswith the Bumper to Bumper (Base Warranty Coverageperiod in Canada) and extended powertrain warrantyin both the U.S. and Cana...

Public Transportation or FuelReimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs,and public transportation is used instead of the dealer’sshuttle service, the expense must be supported byoriginal receipts and can only be up to the maximumamount allowed by GM for shuttle service. In add...

Collision Damage Repair If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged,have the damage repaired by a qualified technicianusing the proper equipment and quality replacementparts. Poorly performed collision repairs diminish yourvehicle’s resale value, and safety performance can becomprom...

Managing the Vehicle DamageRepair Process In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs,GM recommends that you take an active role in itsrepair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility ofchoice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there.Specify to the facility that any required r...

Current and Past Model Order Forms Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals areavailable for current and past model GM vehicles.To request an order form, specify year and modelname of the vehicle. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PMEastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only(V...

Event Data Recorders This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR).The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certaincrash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bagdeployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that willassist in understanding how a vehicle’s systemsperformed. The EDR is desig...

OnStar ® If your vehicle has OnStar ® and you subscribe to the OnStar ® services, please refer to the OnStar ® Terms and Conditions for information on data collectionand use. Navigation System If your vehicle has a navigation system, use of thesystem may result in the storage of destinations,address...