Chevrolet 2009 Aveo - Manual

Head Restraints The front seats have adjustable head restraints in theoutboard seating positions. { CAUTION: With head restraints that are not installed andadjusted properly, there is a greater chance thatoccupants will suffer a neck/spinal injury in acrash. Do not drive until the head restraints fo...

Front Seats Manual Seats { CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try toadjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle ismoving. The sudden movement could startle andconfuse you, or make you push a pedal when youdo not want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only whenthe vehicle is not movin...

Reclining Seatbacks { CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try toadjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle ismoving. The sudden movement could startle andconfuse you, or make you push a pedal when youdo not want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only whenthe vehicle is not moving. { ...

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

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 buc...

8. Clip the hook to the front seat head restraint to keep the rear seat secure. Unfolding the Seats To return the rear seats to the normal seating position: 1. Unclip the hook from the front seat head restraint. 2. Position the buckles in back of the seat latches when moving the rear seats to the si...

Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This section of the manual describes how to usesafety belts properly. It also describes some things notto do with safety belts. { CAUTION: Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannotbe worn properly. In a crash, if you or yourpassenger(s) are no...

In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the lawrequires wearing safety belts. Here is why: You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do havea crash, you do not know if it will be a serious one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be soserious that even buckled up, a person woul...

Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive far fromhome, why should I wear safety belts? A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in acrash — even one that is not your fault — you andyour passenger(s) can be hurt. Being a gooddriver does not protect you from things beyond yourcontrol, such...

To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. Thebelt should return to its stowed position. Before a door is closed, be sure the belt is out of theway. If a door is slammed against a safety belt, damagecan occur to both the safety belt and the vehicle. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle...

Safety Belt Pretensioners This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for frontoutboard occupants. Although the safety beltpretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of thesafety belt assembly. They can help tighten the safetybelts during the early stages of a moderate to severefrontal or near front...

Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, youshould use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer/retailerwill order you an extender. When you go in to order it,take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender willbe long enough for you. To help av...

Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includesinfants and all other children. Neither the distancetraveled nor the age and size of the traveler changesthe need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact,the law in every state in the United States and inevery C...

{ CAUTION: A young child’s hip bones are still so small thatthe vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remainlow on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it maysettle up around the child’s abdomen. In a crash,the belt would apply force on a body area that isunprotected by any bony structure. This alo...

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 a childriding in a rear-facing child restraint; a child riding i...

Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren (LATCH) The LATCH system holds a child restraint during drivingor in a crash. This system is designed to makeinstallation of a child restraint easier. The LATCHsystem uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments onthe child restraint 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...

If a child restraint has been installed and the off symbolis not lit, see “If the On Indicator is Lit for a ChildRestraint” under Passenger Sensing System onpage 1-67 for more information. To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle’ssafety belt and let it go back all the way. Airbag System ...

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. 1-62

When Should an Airbag Inflate? Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate tosevere frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce thepotential for severe injuries mainly to the driver’s orright front passenger’s head and chest. However, theyare 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 occurfrom the 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, check that the safety belt reminder light,safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, andanchorages are all working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt systemparts that might keep a safety bel...

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Keys { CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition keyis dangerous for many reasons, children or otherscould be badly injured or even killed. They couldoperate the power windows or other controls oreven make the vehicle move. The windows willfunction with the keys in the ignition and ch...

Programming Transmitters to theVehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to the vehicle willwork. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacementcan be purchased and programmed through yourdealer/retailer. When the replacement transmitter isprogrammed to the vehicle, all remaining transmittersmust ...

Doors and Locks Door Locks { CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers, especially children, can easilyopen the doors and fall out of a movingvehicle. When a door is locked, the handlewill not open it. You increase the chance ofbeing thrown out of the vehicle in a crash ifthe doors are ...

Central Door Unlocking System Your vehicle may be equipped with the central doorunlocking system. This system is activated fromthe driver’s door. From the outside, you can lock or unlock all the doorsby using either the key or the remote keyless entrytransmitter, if equipped. From the inside, you ca...

Opening a Rear Door When theSecurity Lock is On 1. Unlock the door from the inside. 2. Open the door from the outside. If you do not cancel the security lock, adults or olderchildren who ride in the rear will not be able to open therear door from the inside. You should let adults andolder children k...

To open the trunk on your sedan from outside of yourvehicle, insert the key into the lock cylinder and turn thekey clockwise or use the remote keyless entrytransmitter, if equipped. Remote Trunk Release If your vehicle has a trunkrelease button located onthe driver’s door, youcan open the trunk from...

Emergency Trunk Release Handle Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk releasehandle as a tie-down or anchor point when securingitems in the trunk as it could damage the handle.The emergency trunk release handle is onlyintended to aid a person trapped in a latched trunk,enabling them to open the trun...

Windows { CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in avehicle with the windows closed is dangerous.They can be overcome by the extreme heat andsuffer permanent injuries or even death from heatstroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or apet alone in a vehicle, especially with the w...

Power Windows { CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys isdangerous for many reasons, children or otherscould be badly injured or even killed. They couldoperate the power windows or other controls oreven make the vehicle move. The windows willfunction and they could be seriously injured...

Window Lockout The window lockout islocated with the driver’spower window switches. Press the lockout button to stop the rear passengersfrom using their window switches. The driver canstill operate all the windows with the lockout on. Pressthe lockout button again to return to normal windowoperation...

Immobilizer Operation The vehicle may have a passive theft-deterrent system. The immobilizer system prevents the vehicle frombeing started by an unauthorized person by isolating thepower supply to the ignition system, the fuel pumpand the fuel injectors. The system is automatically armed when the ke...

Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle may have a content theft-deterrent system. The theft-deterrent system will not arm when you lockthe doors using the key or the manual door lock. It armsonly when you use the remote keyless entry transmitter. Arming the System To arm the system, do the following: ...

Disarming the System To disarm the system, do one of the following: • Unlock the driver’s or passenger’s front door usingthe key. • Press the unlock button on the remote keylessentry transmitter. − The LED light on the transmitter will flash once. − All of the doors will unlock. − The hazard warning...

Starting and OperatingYour Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaboratebreak-in. But it will perform better in the long run ifyou follow these guidelines: • Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast orslow, for the first 500 miles (805 km). Do notmake full-throttle ...

Notice: Using a tool to force the key to turn in theignition could cause damage to the switch or breakthe key. Use the correct key, make sure it is all theway in, and turn it only with your hand. If the keycannot be turned by hand, see your dealer/retailer. LOCK/OFF: This position locks the steering...

Starting Procedure 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition to START. When the engine starts, let goof the key. The idle speed will go down as theengine gets warm. Notice: Holding the key in START for longer than15 seconds at a time will cause the battery tobe drained much soon...

Engine Heater The engine heater can provide easier starting and betterfuel economy during engine warm-up in cold weatherconditions at or below 0°F ( − 18°C). Vehicles with an engine heater should be plugged in at least four hoursbefore starting. To Use the Engine Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Re...

Automatic Transmission Operation If the vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shiftlever is located on the console between the seats. Movement between certain positions requires pushingthe release button on the front of the shifter. P (Park): This position locks the front wheels. It is thebest ...

Hold Mode If the vehicle’s transmission has hold mode, you canselect this mode to allow the automatic transmission tostay in a specific gear range. Press the HOLD button on the shift lever console to turnon hold mode. Press the button again to turn off holdmode, and return to normal automatic transm...

Manual Transmission Operation Five-Speed This is your shift pattern. 1 (First): Press the clutch pedal and shift into 1 (First).Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you pressthe accelerator pedal. You can shift into 1 (First) when you are going less than20 mph (32 km/h). If you have come to a ...

R (Reverse): To back up, press down the clutchpedal, lift up the ring on the shift lever and shift intoR (Reverse). Let up on the clutch pedal slowlywhile pressing the accelerator pedal. Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle ismoving forward could damage the transmission.The repairs woul...

Parking Brake The parking brake lever is located between thebucket seats. To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal downand pull up on the parking brake lever. If the ignition ison, the brake system warning light will come on.See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-28. To release the parking b...

Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift yourtransmission into P (Park) properly, the weight ofthe vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawlin the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull theshift lever out of P (Park). This is called “to...

Running the Vehicle 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 a vehicle in an enclosed area with poorventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust mayenter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains CarbonMonoxide (CO)...

Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Hold the inside rearview mirror in the center to move itfor a clearer view behind your vehicle. Adjust themirror to avoid glare from the headlamps behind you.Push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it fornighttime use. Outside Manual Mirrors Adjust the mirrors to...

Outside Power Mirrors The control is located onthe instrument panel, leftof the steering wheel. The ignition must be turned to ON/RUN to adjust themirrors. To adjust the mirrors: 1. Select the mirror you want to adjust by moving the selector switch to L for the driver side mirror orR for the passeng...

OnStar Services Available with theSafe & Sound Plan • Automatic Notification of Airbag Deployment • Advanced Automatic Crash Notification (AACN)(If equipped) • Link to Emergency Services • Roadside Assistance • Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance • Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert • OnStar Vehicl...

OnStar Virtual Advisor OnStar Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar Hands-FreeCalling that uses minutes to access location-basedweather, local traffic reports, and stock quotes. Press thephone button and give a few simple voice commands tobrowse through the various topics. See the OnStarOwner’s Gui...

Storage Areas The vehicle has shopping hooks on each front seatback.Lift the headrest to access the hooks. Glove Box Lift up on the glove box lever to open it. Cupholders Two cupholders are located in the center instrumentpanel, below the climate control system. To usethe cupholder, push in on the c...

Sunglasses Storage Compartment For vehicles with this feature, the sunglasses storagecompartment is located above the driver’s door.To open, pull down and hold the upper part of thecover. Release the cover and the compartment willautomatically close. Sunroof On vehicles with thisfeature, the switch ...

Hazard Warning Flashers The hazard warning flasher button is located to the rightof the climate control system on the sedan. | Hazard Warning Flasher: Press to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. This warnsothers that you are having trouble. Press the buttonagain to turn the ...

Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering columnincludes the following: G : Turn and Lane-Change Signals 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer P : Exterior Light Control # : Fog Lamps, if equipped Flash-to-Pass Feature. Information for these features is on the pages fol...

Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer The headlamps must be on for this feature to work. Push the turn signal lever away from you to turn the highbeams on. This instrument panel cluster light 3 comes on while the high beams are on and the ignition is turned toON/RUN. Pull the lever towards you to return to...

The lever is located on the right side of the steeringcolumn. The ignition must be turned to ON/RUNto operate the windshield wipers. Move the lever to one of the following positions: HI (High Speed): For steady wiping at high speed. LO (Low Speed): For steady wiping at low speed. INT (Intermittent):...

Rear Window Wiper/Washer { CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washer untilthe windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washerfluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking yourvision. The vehicle may have a rear window wiper/washer. Turn the rear wiper/washer band to operate therear window wip...

The cruise control buttons are located on the right sideof the steering wheel. I / O (On/Off): Press to turn the cruise control on or off. RES+ (Resume/Accelerate): Press to make thevehicle accelerate or resume to a previously set speed. SET– (Set/Coast): Press to set the speed or makethe vehicle de...

Resuming a Set Speed If the cruise control is set to a desired speed and thenthe brakes are applied, or the clutch pedal if you havea manual transmission, the cruise control shuts off.But it does not need to be reset. Once the vehicle is going about 24 mph (39 km/h) ormore, briefly press the RES+ bu...

Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control works on hills depends uponthe vehicle speed, load, and the steepness of thehills. When going up steep hills, you might have to stepon the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle’sspeed. When going downhill, you might have to brakeor shift ...

Fog Lamps For vehicles with fog lamps, they are controlled bythe # band located on the middle of the turn signal/ multifunction lever. To use the fog lamps, the ignition must be turned toON/RUN and the low-beam headlamps or parking lampsmust be on. Turn the band to # to turn the fog lamps on. The ba...

Dome Lamp The vehicle has a dome lamp. 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 opened. Inadvertent Power Battery Saver This feature is designed to protec...

Notice: Improper use of the power outlet can causedamage not covered by the warranty. Do not hangany type of accessory or accessory bracket from theplug because the power outlets are designed foraccessory power plugs only. Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter The ashtray is located at the lower part of ...

Climate Controls Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle canbe controlled with this system. A. Temperature ControlB. Fan ControlC. Air Delivery Mode Control D. Air Conditioning (A/C)E. RecirculationF. Rear Window Defogger A. Temperature ControlB. Fan ControlC. Ai...

Rear Window and Outside MirrorDefogger For vehicles with a rear window and outside mirrordefogger, they only work when the ignition is turned toON/RUN. The rear window defogger uses a warming grid toremove fog or frost from the rear window. < (Rear Window Defogger): Press to turn the rear window ...

Passenger Compartment Air Filter For vehicles with a passenger compartment air filter, it islocated behind the glove box. It can be accessed afterremoving the glove box from its housing. Pollen and dust are removed by the filter. The aircleaner/filter may need to be changed periodically. To change t...

Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to show how the vehicle is running. It indicates how fast the vehicle isgoing, how much fuel is being used, and many other things needed to drive safely and economically. The vehicle’s instrument panel cluster includes indicator warni...

Safety Belt Reminders Safety Belt Reminder Light When the engine isstarted this light and chimecomes on and stays onfor several secondsto remind the people tofasten their safety belts.The light also beginsto flash. This cycle repeats if the driver remains unbuckled andthe vehicle is moving. If the d...

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator The vehicle has the passenger sensing system.See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-67 forimportant safety information. The vehicle has apassenger airbag status indicator near the clock,located in the center of the instrument panel. When the vehicle is started, the ...

Antilock Brake System (ABS)Warning Light For vehicles with theAntilock Brake System(ABS), this light comes onbriefly when the engineis started. If the light stays on, turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF or ifthe light comes on, stop as soon as possible andturn the ignition off. Then start the engine again...

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage The vehicle has an engine coolant temperature gage.With the ignition turned to ON/RUN, this gage shows theengine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, the engine istoo hot. It means that the engine coolant has overheated. If the vehicle has...

Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light A computer system called OBD II (On-BoardDiagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation ofthe fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It makessure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life ofthe vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner e...

Emissions Inspection andMaintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have ormight begin programs to inspect the emission controlequipment on the vehicle. Failure to pass this inspectioncould prevent getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things to know to help the vehicle ...

Fuel Gage The fuel gage indicates about how much fuel is leftwhen the ignition is turned to ON/RUN. When the tank nears empty, the low fuel warninglight will come on. There is still a little fuel left,but the vehicle’s fuel tank should be filled soon.See Low Fuel Warning Light on page 3-38 for morei...

Low Fuel Warning Light This light comes on whenthe vehicle is low on fuel. The low fuel warning light comes on when there isapproximately 1.7 gallons (6.0 liters) of fuel remaining inthe tank. To turn the light off, add fuel to the fuel tank. See Fillingthe Tank on page 5-8. Trip Computer The vehicl...

If the Automatic Store function is started in the AM band,only AM stations are stored in A1 and A2. A combinationof AM, FM and XM (if equipped) stations can be storedmanually into the other four favorite pages. To use Automatic Store: 1. Press and hold AST to use Auto Store mode. 2. Press the pushbu...

Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) SOUND (Balance/Fade): Press to adjust the balanceor fade. Adjusting the Balance To adjust the balance: 1. Press SOUND. 2. Press the pushbutton below the Bal tab on the display. 3. Turn O to adjust the setting. 4. The settings are saved after five seconds. Adjust...

XM Satellite Radio Service XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadianprovinces. XM Satellite Radio has a wide variety ofprogramming and commercial-free music, coast-to-coast,and in digital-quality sound. During your trial or when yousubscribe, you...

Radio with CD Playing the Radio O (Power/Volume): Press and release to turn the system on. Press and hold this knob for more thantwo seconds to turn the system off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. When the system is on, press and release O to mute the system. Press and release O again to tu...

XM Satellite Radio Service XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces.XM Satellite Radio has a wide variety of programmingand commercial-free music, coast-to-coast, and indigital-quality sound. During your trial or when yousubscribe, you...

CD Messages CHECK CD: If this message displays and/or the CDcomes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: • It is very hot. When the temperature returns tonormal, the CD should play. • The road is very rough. When the road becomessmoother, the CD should play. • The CD is dirty, scratched,...

Using an MP3 MP3/WMA CD-R Disc MP3 Format If you burn your own MP3/WMA disc on a personalcomputer: • Make sure the MP3/WMA files are recorded on aCD-R disc. • Do not mix standard audio and MP3/WMA files onone disc. • Make sure each MP3/WMA file has a .m3u or.wma extension, other file extensions migh...

u SEEK t (Next/Previous Folder) (in MP3/WMA Mode): Press to change the folder. If CD-R does nothave any folders, “ROOT” flashes on the displayfor a short time. [ TUNE (Next Track): Press the up TUNE arrow to go to the next track. The track number displays.The player continues moving forward through ...

Audio Steering Wheel Controls If the vehicle has this feature, some audio controls canbe adjusted at the steering wheel. PWR (Power): Press and release to turn the system onand off. When the system is on, press and release for a shorttime to mute the system. Press and release again to turnthe sound ...

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, unplug theitem from the access...

Braking See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-28. Braking action involves perception time and reactiontime. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perceptiontime. Actually doing it is reaction time. Average reaction time is about three-fourths of a second.But that is only an average. It might be les...

Antilock Brake System (ABS) The vehicle might have the Antilock Brake System (ABS),an advanced electronic braking system that helps preventa braking skid. If the vehicle has ABS,this warning light comeson briefly when the vehicleis started. The warning light is on the instrument panel cluster.See An...

Braking in Emergencies At some time, nearly every driver gets into a situationthat requires hard braking. If the vehicle has ABS, it allows the driver to steer andbrake at the same time. However, if the vehicle doesnot have ABS, the first reaction — to hit the brake pedalhard and hold it down — migh...

Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effectivethan braking. For example, you come over a hill and finda truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pullsout from nowhere, or a child darts out from betweenparked cars and stops right in front of you. Theseproblems can be...

Off-Road Recovery The vehicle’s right wheels can drop off the edge of aroad onto the shoulder while 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,steer so that the vehicle str...

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 the vehicle’sthree control systems. In...

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...

Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build up underyour vehicle’s tires so they actually ride on thewater. This can happen if the road is wet enough andyou are going fast enough. When your vehicle ishydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. There is no hard and fast rule ...

Highway Hypnosis Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundingswhile driving. If you become tired or sleepy, find asafe place to park your vehicle and rest. Other driving tips include: • Keep the vehicle well ventilated. • Keep interior temperature cool. • Keep your eyes moving — scan the ro...

• Stay in your own lane. Do not swing wide or cutacross the center of the road. Drive at speedsthat let you stay in your own lane. • Top of hills: Be alert — something could be in yourlane (stalled car, accident). • Pay attention to special road signs (falling rocksarea, winding roads, long grades, ...

Blizzard Conditions Being stuck in snow can be in a serious situation.Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby.If possible, use the Roadside Assistance Programon page 7-7. To get help and keep everyone in thevehicle safe: • Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6. • Tie a red cloth ...

Tire and Loading InformationLabel - United States A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Informationlabel is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar(B-pillar). With the driver’s door open, you will findthe label attached below the door lock post (striker). The Tire and Loading Information label shows t...

Certification Label A vehicle specific Certification label is attached tothe center pillar (B-pillar), below the driver’sdoor latch. This label tells you the gross weightcapacity of your vehicle, called the Gross VehicleWeight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includesthe weight of the vehicle, all occupants,...

If you put things inside your vehicle — likesuitcases, tools, packages, or anything else — theywill go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have tostop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they willkeep going. { CAUTION: Things you put inside your vehicle can strikeand injure people in a sudden s...

Here are some important things to consider beforerecreational vehicle towing: • What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle?Be sure to read the tow vehicle manufacturer’srecommendations. • What is the distance that will be travelled? Somevehicles have restrictions on how far and howlong they c...

Dolly Towing From the Front The vehicle can be towed from the front using a dolly.To tow the vehicle using a dolly, follow these steps: 1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer’s instructions. 2. Drive the front wheels onto the dolly. 3. Put an automatic transmission i...

Dolly Towing From the Rear Notice: Towing the vehicle from the rear withthe front wheels on the ground could causetransmission damage. Do not tow the vehicle fromthe rear with the front wheels on the ground. Towing a Trailer The vehicle is neither designed nor intended to towa trailer. 4-27

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 tothe vehicle, they can affect vehi...

This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting todo your own service work, see Servicing YourAirbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-73. Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileageand the date of any service work performed. SeeMaintenance Record on page 6-17. Adding Equipment to the O...

Also, your dealer/retailer has additives that will helpcorrect and prevent most deposit-related problems. Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers andethanol, and reformulated gasolines might be availablein your area. We recommend that you use thesegasolines, if they comply with the specifica...

Filling the Tank { CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire cancause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to youand others, read and follow all the instructions onthe pump island. Turn off the engine when you arerefueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel orrefueling the vehicle. Do not ...

Filling a Portable Fuel Container { CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in thevehicle. Static electricity discharge from thecontainer can ignite the fuel vapor. You can bebadly burned and the vehicle damaged if thisoccurs. To help avoid injury to you and others: • Dispense fuel...

Hood Release To open the hood: 1. Pull the hood release handle inside thevehicle. It is located onthe lower left side ofthe instrument panel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and lift up on the secondary hood release lever, located under thefront center of the hood. 3. Lift the hood and releas...

Engine Compartment Overview Automatic Transmission shown, Manual Transmission similar 5-14

Engine Oil If the engine oil pressurelight comes on, check theengine oil level right away. The oil pressure light is on the instrument panel cluster.See Oil Pressure Light on page 3-34. Check theengine oil level regularly; this is an added reminder. Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the...

What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for three things: • GM6094M Use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. • SAE 5W-30 SAE 5W-30 is best for the vehicle. These numberson an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness.Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. • American Petroleum In...

Engine Oil Additives / Engine OilFlushes Do not add anything to the oil. The recommended oilswith the starburst symbol that meet GM StandardGM6094M are all that is needed for good performanceand engine protection. Engine oil system flushes are not recommended andcould cause engine damage not covered...

If the change engine oil light comes back on when thevehicle is started, the engine oil life system has notreset. Repeat the reset procedure. 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 ...

Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check AutomaticTransmission Fluid Check the automatic transmission fluid level at leasttwice a year. Add fluid if needed. See ScheduledMaintenance on page 6-4. How to Check Automatic TransmissionFluid Because this operation can be a little difficult, you maychoos...

Manual Transmission Fluid It is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level.A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluidloss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to thedealer/retailer service department and have it repairedas soon as possible. See Recommended Fluidsand Lubricants on...

Cooling System The cooling system allows the engine to maintain thecorrect working temperature. A. Electric Engine Cooling Fan B. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap { CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood canstart up even when the engine is not running andcan cause injury. Keep ha...

{ CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts,can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, youcan be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you runthe engine, it could lose all coolant. That couldcause an engine fire, and you could be burned.Get any leak fixed before y...

4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upperradiator hose getting hot. Watch out for theengine cooling fan. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolantsurge tank may be lower. If the level is lower thanthe Maximum mark, add more...

If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park thevehicle right away. If there is no sign of steam, idle the engine forthree minutes while parked. If the warning is stilldisplayed, turn off the engine until it cools down. Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid The power steerin...

What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use, seeRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13.Always use the proper fluid. Failure to use the properfluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals. Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to readthe ...

Brakes Brake Fluid The vehicle has onereservoir for both the brakeand clutch hydraulicsystems. It is filled withDOT-3 brake fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 forthe location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level inthe reservoir might go down: • The ...

What to Add Use only new DOT-3 brake fluid from a sealedcontainer. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants onpage 6-13. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the areaaround the cap before removing it. This helps keepdirt from entering the reservoir. { CAUTION: With the wrong kind of fluid in ...

Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its manyparts have to be of top quality and work well together ifthe vehicle is to have really good braking. The vehiclewas designed and tested with top-quality brake parts.When parts of the braking system are replaced — forexa...

Jump Starting If the vehicle’s battery has run down, you may want touse another vehicle and some jumper cables to startyour vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do itsafely. { CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerousbecause: • They contain acid that can burn you. • They conta...

To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, dothe following: 1. Disconnect the black negative ( − ) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative ( − ) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle...

Headlamps To replace a headlamp bulb: 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-12. 2. Remove the three bolts to remove the headlamp assembly. 3. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the rear of the bulb. 4. Remove the headlamp cap. 5. Release the spring that retains the bulb by loosening...

Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tiresmade by a leading tire manufacturer. If you everhave questions about your tire warranty and whereto obtain service, see your vehicle Warrantybooklet for details. For additional information referto the tire manufacturer. { CAUTION: Poorly maintained...

Tire Sidewall Labeling Usefulinformation 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,...

Tire Size The following illustration shows an example of atypical passenger car tire size. (A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire : The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter Pas the first character in the tire size means apassenger vehicle tire engineered to standards setby the U. ...

UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality GradingStandards) : A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire’straction, temperature, and treadwear. Ratings aredetermined by tire manufacturers using governmenttesting procedures. The ratings are molded into thesidewall of the tire. See Un...

Tire Pressure Monitor System The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses radioand sensor technology to check tire pressure levels. TheTPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in yourvehicle’s tires and transmit tire pressure readings to areceiver located in the vehicle. Each tire, including the spare ...

Federal Communications Commission(FCC) and Industry and ScienceCanada The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) operates ona radio frequency and complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device...

The tire pressure warning light may come on in coolweather when the vehicle is first started, and then turnoff as you start to drive. This could be an earlyindicator that the tire pressures are getting low andneed to be inflated to the proper pressure. A Tire and Loading Information label, attached ...

If the TPMS is not functioning it cannot detect or signal alow tire condition. See your dealer/retailer for service ifthe TPMS malfunction light and DIC message comes onand stays on. TPMS Sensor Identification Codes Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code.Any time you replace one or more o...

After the tires have been rotated, adjust the frontand rear inflation pressures as shown on thetire and loading information label. See Loading theVehicle on page 4-16 for an example of the tireand loading information label and where it islocated on your vehicle. Make certain that all wheelnuts are p...

• The tire has a bump, bulge, or split. • The tire has a puncture, cut, or other damage thatcannot be repaired well because of the size orlocation of the damage. The rubber in tires degrades over time, even if they arenot being used. This is also true for the spare tire, ifyour vehicle has one. Mult...

{ CAUTION: If you use bias-ply tires on the vehicle, thewheel rim flanges could develop cracks aftermany miles of driving. A tire and/or wheelcould fail suddenly, causing a crash. Useonly radial-ply tires with the wheels on thevehicle. Vehicles that have a tire pressure monitoring systemcould give a...

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

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 parts. This way, you will be sure to have theright wheel, wheel bolts, wheel nuts, and TPMSsensors for your vehicle. { CAUTION: Using the ...

If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving,especially if you maintain your vehicle’s tires properly.If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak outslowly. But if you should ever have a blowout, hereare a few tips about what to expect and what to do: I...

Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage bydriving slowly to a level place. Turn on the hazardwarning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers onpage 3-6. { CAUTION: Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehiclecan slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you orot...

When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), use the followingexample as a guide to assist you in the placementof wheel blocks (A). A. Wheel Block B. Flat Tire The following information explains how to use the jackand change a tire. Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The compact spare tire and tools you wil...

Storing a Flat or Spare Tire andTools { CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in thepassenger compartment of the vehicle couldcause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, looseequipment could strike someone. Store all these inthe proper place. To store a flat or compact spare tire and ...

Notice: When the compact spare is installed, donot take the vehicle through an automatic car washwith guide rails. The compact spare can getcaught on the rails which can damage the tire,wheel and other parts of the vehicle. Do not use your compact spare on other vehicles. Do not mix your compact spa...

If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner orspot lifter may be necessary. When a commercialupholstery cleaner or spot lifter is to be used, test asmall hidden area for colorfastness first. If the locallycleaned area gives any impression that a ring formationmay result, clean the entire...

Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. { CAUTION: Do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severelyweaken them. In a crash, they might not be ableto provide adequate protection. Clean safety beltsonly with mild soap and lukewarm water. Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will mak...

Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a carwashing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses.Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle onpage 5-82. Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicle byhand may be necessary to remove residue f...

Tires To clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner. Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressingproducts on the vehicle may damage the paint finishand/or tires. When applying a tire dressing, alwayswipe off any overspray from all painted surfaceson the vehicle. Sheet Metal Damage If the ve...

Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) This is the legal identifier for the vehicle. It appears on aplate in the front corner of the instrument panel, onthe driver side. It can be seen through the windshieldfrom outside the vehicle. The VIN also appears onthe Vehicle Certificatio...

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...

Fuses Usage CIGAR Cigar Lighter CLUSTER Brake Switch, TPMS, Anti-TheftModule DEFOG MIRROR Power Mirror Unit, A/C Switch RR DEFOG Rear Defog DOOR LOCK Door Lock NA DRL NA DRL Circuit MIRROR/ SUNROOF Mirror Control Switch, Room Lamp,A/C Switch EMS 1 Engine Room Fuse Block, TCM,VSS, Fuel Pump EMS 2 Sto...

Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids andLubricants on page 6-13 for more information. Application Capacities English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant...

Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level andchange as recommended. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plansupplements the vehicle warranties. See the Warrantyand Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer/retailerfor details. Maintenance Requirements ...

Scheduled Maintenance When the change engine oil light displays, service isrequired for the vehicle. Have the vehicle servicedas soon as possible within the next 600 miles(1 000 km). It is possible that, if driving under the bestconditions, the engine oil life system may not indicatethat vehicle ser...

Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the first maintenance service ( I or II ) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Additional Required Services Service and Miles (Kilometers) 25,000 (40 000) 50,000 (80 000) 75,000 (120 000) 100,000 (160 0...

Maintenance Footnotes † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or theCalifornia Air Resources Board has determined that thefailure to perform this maintenance item will not nullifythe emission warranty or limit recall liability prior tothe completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however,urge ...

(h) Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if thevehicle is mainly driven under one or more of theseconditions: − In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. − In hilly or mountainous terrain. − When doing frequent trailer towing. − Uses such ...

At Each Fuel Fill It is important to perform these underhood checks ateach fuel fill. Engine Oil Level Check Notice: It is important to check the engine oilregularly and keep it at the proper level. Failure tokeep the engine oil at the proper level can causedamage to the engine not covered by the ve...

At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check { CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehiclecould move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you orothers could be injured. 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the...

Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turnthe ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position. • For automatic transmission vehicles, the ignitionshould turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shiftlever is in P (Park). • For manual transmission vehicles, the...

Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facingdownhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake,set the parking brake. • To check the parking brake’s holding ability: Withthe engine running and transmission in N (Neutral),slowly remove foot pressure from the regularbrake pedal. Do this until th...

Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 96536696 A3081C Engine Oil Filter 93185674 — Passenger Co...

Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and thetype of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2. Any additionalinformation from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 can be ...

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 the vehiclewill be resolved by the dealer’s sales or servicedepartments. Sometimes, how...

Online Owner Center Online Owner Center(U.S.) — www.gmownercenter.com/chevrolet Information and services customized for your specificvehicle — all in one convenient place. • Digital owner manual, warranty information,and more • Online service and maintenance records • Find Chevrolet dealers for serv...

Customer Assistance for TextTelephone (TTY) Users To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, orspeech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs),Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its CustomerAssistance Center. Any TTY user in the U.S. cancommunicate with Chevrolet by dialing:1-800-83...

Mexico, Central America and CaribbeanIslands/Countries (Except Puerto Ricoand U.S. Virgin Islands) — CustomerAssistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.Customer Assistance CenterPaseo de la Reforma # 2740Col. Lomas de BezaresC.P. 11910, Mexico, D.F.01-800-508-0000Long Distance: 011-52-53...

Calling for Assistance When calling Roadside Assistance, have the followinginformation ready: • Your name, home address, and home telephonenumber • Telephone number of your location • Location of the vehicle • Model, year, color, and license plate number of thevehicle • Odometer reading, Vehicle Ide...

Services Provided • Emergency Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuelfor the vehicle to get to the nearest service station. • Lock-Out Service: Service is provided to unlock thevehicle if you are locked out. A remote unlock maybe available if you have OnStar ® . For security reasons, the driver must ...

Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while youwait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM helpsto minimize your inconvenience by providing severaltransportation options. Depending on the circumstances,your dealer can offer you one of the following: Shuttle Service Shut...

Collision Damage Repair If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it isdamaged, have the damage repaired by a qualifiedtechnician using the proper equipment and qualityreplacement parts. Poorly performed collision repairsdiminish your vehicle’s resale value, and safetyperformance can be comprom...

Managing the Vehicle Damage RepairProcess In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs,GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair.If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, takeyour vehicle there, or have it towed there. Specify to thefacility that any required r...

Current and Past Model Order Forms Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are availablefor current and past model GM vehicles. To requestan order form, specify year and model name ofthe 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). Themain purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash ornear crash-like situations, such as an airbag deploymentor hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist inunderstanding how a vehicle’s systems performed.The EDR is design...