Page 1 2005 Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ... 1-1 Front Seats ... 1-2 Rear Seats ... 1-6 Safety Belts ... 1-10 Child Restraints ... 1-28 Airbag System ... 1-48 Restraint System Check ... 1-54 Features and Controls ... 2-1 Keys ...
Page 2: How To Use This Manual
For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. Keep this manual in the vehicle, so it will be there if it is needed while you are on the road.
Page 3 Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. CAUTION: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.
Page 4 Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this manual you will ﬁnd these notices: Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice tells about something that can damage the vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly.
Page 5 These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:...
Page 6 NOTES...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Section 1 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Driver Seat Height Adjuster ...1-3 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-3 Head Restraints ...1-5 Rear Seats ...1-6 Rear Seat Operation (Sedan) ...1-6 Rear Seat Operation (Hatchback) ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-10 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-10 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-14 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-15 Driver Position ...1-15...
Page 8: Front Seats
Front Seats Manual Seats CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to.
Page 9: Driver Seat Height Adjuster
Driver Seat Height Adjuster To adjust the height of the driver’s seat cushion, turn the knob located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. Turn the knob forward to raise the height of the seat cushion and rearward to lower it. Reclining Seatbacks To adjust the seatback, pull up the lever located on the outboard side of the seat and move the seatback to...
Page 10 But do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can not do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt can not do its job because it will not be against your body.
Page 11: Head Restraints
Head Restraints Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head. This position reduces the chances of a neck injury in a crash. Pull up the head restraint in order to adjust the position upward.
Page 12: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation (Sedan) Folding the Seatback The rear seatbacks can be folded down to increase cargo space. To fold down the seatback, do the following: 1. If your vehicle has adjustable head restraints, push the head restraints all the way. 2.
Page 13: Rear Seat Operation (Hatchback)
CAUTION: A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted.
Page 14 5. Pull the release handles on the rear side of the seat cushion to unlock the rear seat cushion. 6. Lift and fold up the seat. 7. Clip the hook to the head restraint of the front seat to keep the rear seat secure. 8.
Page 15 CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked. CAUTION: A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash.
Page 16: Safety Belts
Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. CAUTION: Do not let anyone ride where he or she can not wear a safety belt properly.
Page 17: Why Safety Belts Work
You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up, a person wouldn’t survive. But most crashes are in between.
Page 18 Put someone on it. 1-12 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop.
Page 19 The person keeps going until stopped by something. or the instrument panel... In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-13...
Page 20: Questions And Answers About Safety Belts
or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense. 1-14 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts...
Page 21: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in an accident — even one that is not your fault — you and your passengers can be hurt.
Page 22 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly.
Page 23 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 24 What is wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. 1-18 CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury.
Page 25 What is wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 26 What is wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-20 CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury.
Page 27 What is wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to ﬁx it.
Page 28: Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
Page 29: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. 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.
Page 30 Rear Seat Outside Positions Lap-Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Here is how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly.
Page 31 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones.
Page 32: Center Rear Passenger Position
CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. 1-26 Center Rear Passenger Position Your vehicle has a removable safety belt in the center...
Page 33: Safety Belt Pretensioners
4. Push the latch plate into the buckle labeled “CENTER”. If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 34: Child Restraints
Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. 1-28 What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide.
Page 35 CAUTION: Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can not properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck?
Page 36: Infants And Young Children
CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt.
Page 37 CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby does not weigh much — until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 lb (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240 lb (110 kg) force on a person’s arms.
Page 38 1-32 CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them.
Page 39 For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards.
Page 40: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous ﬂat surface. Make sure that the infant’s head rests toward the center of the vehicle.
Page 41 A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields. A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to improve the ﬁt of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a ﬁve-point harness.
Page 42 How do child restraints work? A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner.
Page 43: Where To Put The Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We, therefore, recommend that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat.
Page 44: Top Strap
Wherever you install it, be sure to secure the child restraint properly. Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle —...
Page 45: Top Strap Anchor Location
In order to access the top strap anchor, remove the anchor’s plastic cover by squeezing and pulling the front part of the cover in the direction shown by the arrow. The plastic cover should remain off while the top strap anchor is in use. Anchor the top strap to an anchor point speciﬁed in Top Strap Anchor Location on page 1-39.
Page 46: Lower Anchorages And Top Tethers For Children (Latch System)
Hatchback You will ﬁnd the three anchors (B) on your hatchback in the rear cargo area, attached to the back wall (A) of the vehicle. Remove the cargo cover before installing the top strap. The cargo cover should remain off while the top strap anchor is in use.
Page 47 A. Lower Anchorage B. Lower Anchorage C. Top Tether A. Lower Anchorage B. Lower Anchorage In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint designed for that system. 1-41...
Page 48 To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child restraint system, each seating position with the LATCH system has a label on the seatback at each lower anchor position. The labels are located near the base of the rear outside seating positions.
Page 49: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System There is not room for three child restraints in the rear seat, but you can install two child restraints, one in each rear outside seating position. If you need to install two child restraints in the rear seat, see Where to Put the Restraint on page 1-37.
Page 50 3. Buckle the belt. Be sure the latch plate clicks when 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of you put it into the buckle. This means you are using the retractor to set the lock. the correct buckle.
Page 51 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. If you are using a forward-facing child restraint, you may ﬁnd it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 52: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 1-40. There is no top strap anchor in the right front passenger’s position.
Page 53 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 54: Airbag System
6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. You may ﬁnd it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 55 CAUTION: (Continued) They are not designed to inﬂate in rollover, rear or low-speed frontal crashes, or in many side crashes. And, for some unrestrained occupants, airbags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful airbags have provided in the past. Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly —...
Page 56: Where Are The Airbags
Where Are the Airbags? The driver’s airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-50 The right front passenger’s airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side.
Page 57: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the bag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inﬂating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other...
Page 58: What Makes An Airbag Inﬂate
The frontal airbags (driver and right front passenger) are not intended to inﬂate during vehicle rollovers, rear impacts, or in many side impacts because inﬂation would not likely help the occupants. In any particular crash, no one can say whether an airbag should have inﬂated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were.
Page 59 CAUTION: When an airbag inﬂates, there is dust in the air. This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so.
Page 60: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the airbag system. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-12.
Page 61: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure your restraint systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.
Page 62 NOTES 1-56...
Page 63: Features And Controls
Section 2 Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-5 Doors and Locks ...2-7 Door Locks ...2-7 Central Door Unlocking System ...2-7 Door Ajar Reminder ...2-8 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-8 Lockout Protection ...2-9 Trunk (Sedan) ...2-9 Liftgate (Hatchback) ...2-11 Windows ...2-12 Manual Windows ...2-12...
Page 64: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed.
Page 65 One key is used for the ignition, the doors and all other locks. When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer removes the key tag and gives it to the ﬁrst owner. The tag has a code on it that tells your dealer how to make extra keys. For vehicle security, keep the key tag in a safe place and also record the key number somewhere other than inside of the vehicle.
Page 66: Remote Keyless Entry System
Remote Keyless Entry System If equipped, the keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
Page 67: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation You can lock and unlock your vehicle’s doors from about 20 ft (6 m) away using the remote keyless entry transmitter. The following functions are available if your vehicle has the remote keyless entry system: (Lock): Press this button to lock all of the doors.
Page 68: Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about two years. You can tell the battery is weak if the LED fails to illuminate or if the transmitter will not work at the normal range in any location.
Page 69: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers — especially children — can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors are not locked.
Page 70: Door Ajar Reminder
Door Ajar Reminder If one of the doors on your vehicle is not closed properly while the ignition is on, the door ajar light on the secondary information center will come on and stay on until the doors are closed. Rear Door Security Locks Your vehicle has rear door security locks on each rear...
Page 71: Lockout Protection
Canceling the Rear Door Security Lock 1. Unlock the door from the inside and open the door from the outside. 2. Move the lever downward to unlock. 3. Do the same for the other rear door. The rear door locks will now work normally. Lockout Protection This feature helps prevent locking your key in the car.
Page 72: Remote Trunk Release
Remote Trunk Release Open the trunk from inside your vehicle by pulling up the release lever located to the left side of the driver’s seat. When closing the trunk, close from the center to ensure it fully latches. 2-10 Emergency Trunk Release Handle Notice: Using the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk may damage it.
Page 73: Liftgate (Hatchback)
Liftgate (Hatchback) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the liftgate open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the liftgate:...
Page 74: Windows
Windows CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 75: Power Windows
Power Windows If your vehicle has power windows, the switches are located on the driver’s door. In addition, each passenger door has a switch for its own window. The ignition must be turned to ON to use the power windows. To lower the window, press and hold the switch.
Page 76: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. Theft-Deterrent System Your vehicle may have a theft-deterrent system. The theft-deterrent system will not arm when you lock the doors using the key or the manual door lock.
Page 77: How The System Alarm Is Activated
To avoid activating the alarm by accident, do one of the following: • Unlock the driver’s or passenger’s front door using the key. • Press the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. Unlocking a door any other way will activate the alarm when a door or the trunk or liftgate is opened.
Page 78: Immobilizer
Immobilizer This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 79: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not protected by the theft-deterrent system at this time. In an emergency, contact Chevrolet Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6. Starting and Operating Your...
Page 80: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn the key to four different positions. CAUTION: On manual transaxle vehicles, turning the key to LOCK and removing it will lock the steering column and result in a loss of ability to steer the vehicle.
Page 81: Starting Your Engine
Starting Your Engine Automatic Transaxle Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine will not start in any other position — that is a safety feature. To restart when you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Notice: Shifting into PARK (P) with the vehicle moving could damage the transaxle.
Page 82: Engine Coolant Heater
Engine Coolant Heater Your vehicle has an engine coolant heater. In very cold weather, 0°F ( 18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You will get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle.
Page 83: Automatic Transaxle Operation
Automatic Transaxle Operation If your vehicle has an automatic transaxle, the shift lever is located on the console between the seats. Movement between certain positions requires pushing the shift lever toward the passenger side while shifting. This prevents you from changing positions unexpectedly by blocking the straight movement of the shift lever while the vehicle is moving.
Page 84 Ensure that the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You have to apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the key is in ON. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P) while holding the brake pedal down, see Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle) on page 2-29.
Page 85 AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D4): This position is for normal driving. Notice: Driving your vehicle if you notice that it is moving slowly or not shifting gears as you increase speed may damage the transaxle. Have your vehicle serviced right away. You can drive in SECOND (2) when you are driving less than 35 mph (55 km/h) and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D4) for higher speeds until then.
Page 86: Hold Mode
Hold Mode If your vehicle’s transaxle has hold mode, you can select this mode to drive with some characteristics of a manual transaxle. With hold mode turned on, the automatic transaxle will stay in a speciﬁc gear range. Press the HOLD button on the shift lever console to turn on hold mode.
Page 87: Manual Transaxle Operation
Manual Transaxle Operation Five-Speed This is your shift pattern. Here is how to operate your manual transaxle: FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST (1). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. You can shift into FIRST (1) when you are going less than 20 mph (32 km/h).
Page 88: Parking Brake
Shift Speeds CAUTION: If you skip a gear when you downshift, you could lose control of your vehicle. You could injure yourself or others. Don’t shift down more than one gear at a time when you downshift. 2-26 Parking Brake The parking brake lever is located between the bucket seats.
Page 89: Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle)
To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull up on the parking brake lever. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-22. To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down.
Page 90 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transaxle) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch ﬁre.
Page 91: Shifting Out Of Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle)
Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle) Your automatic transaxle vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is turned to ON. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-21.
Page 92: Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle)
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle) Before leaving your vehicle, do the following: 1. Hold the brake pedal down and ﬁrmly apply the parking brake. 2. Fully press in the clutch pedal and place the shift lever into the gear position as stated below: •...
Page 93: Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: • Your exhaust system sounds strange or different.
Page 94: Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle.
Page 95: Mirrors
Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror While sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle. Grip the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side. The control at the bottom of the mirror is the day/night feature that allows adjustment to the mirror so that the glare of headlamps from behind is reduced.
Page 96: Outside Power Mirror
Outside Power Mirror Your vehicle may have an outside power mirror control that adjusts the passenger’s side mirror. The control for the power mirror is located on the driver’s door panel, above the power window buttons. To adjust the passenger’s side mirror, press the corresponding edges located on the four-way control pad to move the mirror in the direction that you want it to go.
Page 97: Storage Areas
Storage Areas Your vehicle has shopping hooks on each front seatback for your convenience. Lift the headrest to access the hooks. Glove Box Open the glove box by pulling the bottom of the handle upward. Cupholder(s) The two cupholders are located in the center instrument panel, below the climate control system.
Page 98: Sunglasses Storage Compartment
Sunglasses Storage Compartment If your vehicle has this feature, the sunglasses storage compartment is located above the driver’s door. To open the sunglasses storage compartment, pull down and hold the upper part of the cover. To close the compartment, let go of the cover and the compartment will automatically close.
Page 99: Instrument Panel
Section 3 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-5 Other Warning Devices ...3-5 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-6 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...3-7 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...3-7 Flash-to-Pass ...3-7 Windshield Wipers ...3-8 Windshield Washer ...3-9 Exterior Lamps ...3-9 Headlamps on Reminder ...3-10 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ...3-10...
Page 100 Section 3 Audio System(s) ...3-35 AM-FM Radio ...3-35 Radio with CD (Base Level) ...3-37 Radio with CD (MP3) ...3-41 Instrument Panel Radio Reception ...3-47 Care of Your CDs ...3-47 Care of Your CD Player ...3-47 Fixed Mast Antenna ...3-47...
Page 101 NOTES...
Page 102: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 103: Hazard Warning Flashers
The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlet. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-17. B. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-20. C. Digital Clock and Secondary Information Center. See Clock on page 3-27 and Secondary Information Center (SIC) on page 3-26.
Page 104: Horn
Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on your steering wheel pad to sound the horn. Tilt Wheel Your vehicle has a tilt wheel which allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle.
Page 105: Turn And Lane-Change Signals
Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.
Page 106: Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Sedan shown, Hatchback similar Use this lever located on the right side of the steering wheel to operate the windshield wipers. The ignition must be turned to ON to operate the windshield wipers. HI (High Speed): Move the lever to this position for wiping at high speed.
Page 107: Windshield Washer
Windshield Washer To wash your windshield, pull the windshield washer/ wiper lever toward you with the ignition turned to ON. CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer ﬂuid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.
Page 108: Headlamps On Reminder
(Parking Lamps): Turn the band to this position to turn on the parking lamps, together with the previously listed lamps and lights. If your parking lamps are on and you remove the ignition key and open the door, they will automatically turn off to prevent the battery from being discharged.
Page 109: Fog Lamps
Fog Lamps If your vehicle has fog lamps, use them for better visibility in foggy or misty conditions. The control for the fog lamps is a band located on the middle of the turn signal/multifunction lever. While using the fog lamps, the ignition must be turned to ON and the low-beam headlamps or parking lamps must be on.
Page 110: Dome Lamp
Dome Lamp Your vehicle will have one of the following dome lamp switches. Without Sunroof The switches have three positions. ON: The light comes on and stays on. (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.
Page 111: Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter
Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damage it or keep other components from working as they should. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment.
Page 112: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. Uplevel shown, Base similar Temperature Control: Turn the left knob clockwise or counterclockwise to manually increase or decrease the temperature inside your vehicle. Turn the knob to the blue area for cool air and to the red area for warm air.
Page 113 (Recirculation): This mode keeps outside air from coming into the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering your vehicle or to help heat or cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly. If your vehicle has a recirculation button (uplevel model), press the button to turn the recirculation mode on.
Page 114: Defogging And Defrosting
Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity or moisture condensing on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly. There are two modes to clear fog or frost from your windshield.
Page 115: Outlet Adjustment
Rear Window and Outside Mirror Defogger Your vehicle may have a rear window and outside mirror defogger. This feature will only work when the ignition is turned to ON. The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window. Before using this feature, clear as much snow from the rear window as possible.
Page 116: Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Your vehicle may have a passenger compartment air ﬁlter. It is located behind the glove box and can be accessed after removing the glove box from its housing. The ﬁlter traps most of the pollen from air entering the module.
Page 117: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement.
Page 118: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, how much fuel you are using, and many other things you will need to drive safely and economically. Your vehicle’s instrument panel cluster includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages.
Page 119: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven in either miles, used in the United States, or kilometers, used in Canada. Trip Odometer The trip odometer can record the number of miles, used in the United States, or kilometers, used in Canada,...
Page 120: Brake System Warning Light
Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part is not working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away.
Page 121: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage United States Your vehicle has an engine coolant temperature gage. With the ignition to ON, this gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine is too hot. It means that your engine coolant has overheated.
Page 122: Highbeam On Light
Highbeam On Light This light comes on whenever the high-beam headlamps are on. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-7 for additional information. 3-24 Fuel Gage United States Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left when the ignition is turned to ON. When the tank nears empty, the low fuel warning light will come on.
Page 123: Low Fuel Warning Light
Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: • At the service station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full. • It takes a little more or less fuel to ﬁll up than the gage indicated.
Page 124: Secondary Information Center (Sic)
Secondary Information Center (SIC) The secondary information center (SIC) displays some of the warning lights and indicators. The SIC is located in the center of the instrument panel, above the center air outlets. The digital clock is also located in the center of the SIC.
Page 125: Clock
Clock Your vehicle has a digital clock. The clock is located in the secondary instrument cluster on the center of the instrument panel, above the center air outlets. When the ignition is turned to ACC or ON, the time is displayed in the digital clock.
Page 126: Airbag Readiness Light
Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the secondary information center (SIC), which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module.
Page 127: Charging System Light
Charging System Light The charging system light will come on brieﬂy when you turn on the ignition, and the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is working. Then it should go out when the engine is started. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the electrical charging system.
Page 128: Hold Mode Light
Hold Mode Light If your vehicle has this feature, this light will come on when the hold mode is active. If the HOLD mode light ﬂashes, have your vehicle checked. See “Hold Mode” under Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-21 for additional information on this feature.
Page 129: If The Light Is On Steady
When the ignition is on, this light should come on and should go out after a few seconds as a check to show you it is working. If the light does not come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: •...
Page 130 Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You may notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misﬁring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration.
Page 131: Maintenance Schedule
Oil Pressure Light If you have low engine oil pressure, this light will stay on after you start your engine, or come on when you are driving. This indicates that your engine is not receiving enough oil. The engine could be low on oil, or could have some other oil problem.
Page 132: Fog Lamp Light
Fog Lamp Light If your vehicle has this feature, the fog lamps light will come on when the fog lamps are in use. The light will go out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 3-11 for more information. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light This light will come on...
Page 133: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) Notice: Before adding any sound equipment to your vehicle, like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make sure that it can be added by checking with your dealer. Also, check federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units.
Page 134: Finding A Station
Finding a Station AM/FM: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, or AM. The display will show the selection. (Tune): Turn this knob to select radio stations. (Scan): Press this knob until SCAN ﬂashes on the display, then press either the up or the down arrow buttons to determine the direction for the radio to scan the stations.
Page 135: Radio With Cd (Base Level)
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) (Balance/Fade): To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, press this button until BAL appears on the display. Then turn the volume knob to increase or to decrease the balance between the right and the left speakers. The display will show the balance level.
Page 136 Setting Preset Stations Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM), can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press AM/FM to select FM1, FM2, or AM. 3.
Page 137: Playing A Cd
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) SOUND (Balance/Fade): To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, press this button until BAL appears on the display. Then turn the volume knob to increase or to decrease. The display will show the balance level. When ﬁnished making the selection, press this button to select the balance level.
Page 138 4 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. RDM will appear on the display. Press this pushbutton again to turn off random play. TRACK (Previous/Next Track): Turn this knob one notch to go to the start of the current track or to go to the next track.
Page 139: Radio With Cd (Mp3)
Radio with CD (MP3) Playing the Radio ON/OFF: Press this knob to turn the system on and off. VOL (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or to decrease the volume. Finding a Station AM/FM: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, or AM.
Page 140: Adjusting The Speakers (Balance/Fade)
Automatic Store Six FM1 preset stations with the strongest reception in the region can be automatically stored. Press the AST button for longer than one second. Once the stations are stored, the radio will switch to FM1 and the ﬁrst preset station will begin to play. FM-A will appear on the display when listening to the automatic stored stations.
Page 141 Playing a CD Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing. You can insert a CD with the ignition off. When the CD is inserted, CDP will appear on the display.
Page 142: Mp3 Format
CD: Press this button to play a CD when listening to the radio. CDP will appear on the display when the CD player has been selected. The CD symbol will appear on the display when a CD is loaded. Press this button while a CD is playing to pause the CD.
Page 143 No Folder When the CD contains only compressed ﬁles, the ﬁles will be located under the root folder. The next and previous folder functions will have no function on a CD that was recorded without folders or playlists. When displaying the name of the folder the radio will display ROOT.
Page 144 If you turn off the ignition or radio with a CD in the player, it will stay in the player. When you turn on the ignition or radio, the CD will start playing where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm) single CDs with an adapter ring.
Page 145: Radio Reception
• There may have been a problem while burning the CD. • The label may be caught in the CD player. If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason, try a known good CD. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your dealer.
Page 146 NOTES 3-48...
Page 147: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunken Driving ...4-3 Control of a Vehicle ...4-5 Braking ...4-6 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-6 Braking in Emergencies ...4-8 Steering ...4-8 Off-Road Recovery ...4-11 Passing ...4-11 Loss of Control ...4-12 Driving at Night ...4-14 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads ...4-15 City Driving ...4-18...
Page 148: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 1-10. Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.”...
Page 149: Drunken Driving
Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It is the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: •...
Page 150 According to the American Medical Association, a 180 lb (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0.06 percent. The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three 4 ounce (120 ml) glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1-1/2 ounces (45 ml) of liquors like whiskey, gin, or vodka.
Page 151: Control Of A Vehicle
All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0.05 percent. Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0.05 percent or above. A driver with a BAC level of 0.06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a collision.
Page 152: Braking
Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. That is perception time. Then you have to bring up your foot and do it. That is reaction time. Average reaction time is about three-fourths of a second.
Page 153 Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what happens with ABS: A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel.
Page 154: Power Steering
Remember: Anti-lock does not change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you will not have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.
Page 155: Steering Tips
Steering Tips Driving on Curves It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves. Here is why: Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves.
Page 156: Steering In Emergencies
Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and ﬁnd a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you.
Page 157: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement.
Page 158: Loss Of Control
• Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, following too closely reduces your area of vision, especially if you are following a larger vehicle. Also, you will not have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops.
Page 159 Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving those conditions. But skids are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle’s three control systems.
Page 160: Driving At Night
Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. 4-14 Here are some tips on night driving. •...
Page 161: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to re-adjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare, as from a driver who does not lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps, slow down a little.
Page 162 The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road, and even people walking.
Page 163: Driving Through Flowing Water
Hydroplaning does not happen often. But it can if your tires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low. It can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road. If you can see reﬂections from trees, telephone poles, or other vehicles, and raindrops dimple the water’s surface, there could be hydroplaning.
Page 164: City Driving
City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You will want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. 4-18 Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: •...
Page 165: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways — also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways — are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving.
Page 166: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there is not another vehicle in your blind spot. Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move slightly slower at night. When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper lane well in advance.
Page 167: Highway Hypnosis
• Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for long-distance driving? Are the tires all inﬂated to the recommended pressure? • Weather Forecasts: What is the weather outlook along your route? Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system? •...
Page 168: Hill And Mountain Roads
Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in ﬂat or rolling terrain. 4-22 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable.
Page 169: Winter Driving
CAUTION: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down. They could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill.
Page 170: Driving On Snow Or Ice
Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer ﬂuid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ﬂashlight, a red cloth, and a couple of reﬂective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet, or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction.
Page 171 What is the worst time for this? Wet ice. Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all. You can get wet ice when it is about freezing, 32°F (0°C), and freezing rain begins to fall.
Page 172: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow. Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: •...
Page 173 CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You cannot see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle.
Page 174: If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you do not want to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as rocking can help you get out when you are stuck, but you must use caution.
Page 175: Loading Your Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight or maximum load amount and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and all nonfactory-installed options. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certiﬁcation label.
Page 176 Label Example - Canadian Version The Tire and Loading Information label shows your vehicle’s seating capacity, the total weight it can properly carry and the original equipment tire size and the recommended cold tire inﬂation pressure for those tires. For more information on tires and inﬂation see Tires on page 5-48 and Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-54.
Page 177 4. The resulting ﬁgure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the Vehicle Capacity Weight or the Maximum Load amount equals 1400 lbs (635 kg) and there will be ﬁve 150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (295 kg).
Page 178 Example 2 Item Description Vehicle Capacity Weight or Maximum Load for Example 2 Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) Available Cargo Weight 4-32 Total Item 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 750 lbs (340 kg) 250 lbs (113 kg) Refer to your vehicle’s tire and loading information label for speciﬁc information about your vehicle’s capacity weight and seating positions.
Page 179 Certiﬁcation Label Label Example - Canadian Version A vehicle speciﬁc Certiﬁcation label is attached to the center pillar (B-pillar), below the driver’s door latch. This label tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Label Example - United States Version (GVWR).
Page 180 And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. Do not carry more than 110 lbs (50 kg) in the trunk. CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
Page 181: Towing
Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6. If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome), see “Recreational Vehicle Towing”...
Page 182: Towing A Trailer
Dolly Towing Notice: Towing your vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground could cause transaxle damage. Do not tow the vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the road. Your vehicle can be towed using a dolly. To tow your vehicle using a dolly, follow these steps: 1.
Page 183: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service ...5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-4 Fuel ...5-5 Gasoline Octane ...5-5 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-5 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-6 Filling Your Tank ...5-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-9 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-10...
Page 184 Section 5 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...5-58 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-60 Wheel Replacement ...5-60 Tire Chains ...5-61 If a Tire Goes Flat ...5-61 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-62 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ...5-64 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ...5-65 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ...5-69 Compact Spare Tire ...5-70...
Page 185: Service
Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer for all your service needs. You will get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you will want to keep your GM vehicle all GM.
Page 186: Doing Your Own Service Work
Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you will want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-12.
Page 187: Fuel
Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle. Gasoline Octane Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 87 or higher. If the octane is less than 87, you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive.
Page 188: Additives
Additives To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your emission control system to work properly. In most cases, you should not have to add anything to your fuel.
Page 189: Filling Your Tank
Filling Your Tank CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ﬁre can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle.
Page 190 The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). The fuel cap has a spring in it; if the cap is released too soon, it will spring back to the right.
Page 191: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
CAUTION: If a ﬁre starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle. Shut off the ﬂow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by notifying the station attendant. Leave the area immediately. Notice: If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get the right type.
Page 192: Checking Things Under The Hood
Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a ﬁre.
Page 193 3. Lift the hood and release the hood prop from its retainer located on the underside of the hood. 4. Place the hood prop into the slot on the inner fender. Before closing the hood, be sure all the ﬁller caps are on properly.
Page 194: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood, here is what you will see: Automatic shown, Manual similar 5-12...
Page 195: Engine Oil
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.
Page 196: When To Add Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the lower hole at the tip of the dipstick (B), then you will need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This section explains what kind of oil to use.
Page 197: Engine Oil Additives
• SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst symbol on the container.
Page 198: When To Change Engine Oil
When to Change Engine Oil If any one of these is true for you, use the short trip/city maintenance schedule: • Most trips are less than 5 miles (8 km). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. •...
Page 199: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter The engine air cleaner/ﬁlter is located in the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter every 15,000 miles (25 000 km) and replace every 30,000 miles (50 000 km).
Page 200: Automatic Transaxle Fluid
To inspect or replace the ﬁlter, do the following: 1. Remove the screws and lift off the cover. 2. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter. 3. Put the cover back on tightly and tighten the screws. See Using Your Maintenance Schedule on page 6-4 for replacement intervals.
Page 201 Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle ﬂuid level if you have been driving: • When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C). • At high speed for quite a while. • In heavy traffic — especially in hot weather. To get the right reading, the ﬂuid should be at normal operating temperature, which is 158°F to 176°F (70°C to 80°C).
Page 202: Manual Transaxle Fluid
How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle ﬂuid to use. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-24. If the ﬂuid level is low, add only enough of the proper ﬂuid to bring the level into the area between the two dimples in the hot range on the dipstick.
Page 203: Engine Coolant
See Part B: Owner Checks and Services on page 6-18 and Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-24. 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.
Page 204: What To Use
What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and coolant that meets GM Speciﬁcation 1825M, which will not damage aluminum parts. You can also use a recycled coolant conforming to GM Speciﬁcation 1825M with a complete coolant ﬂush and reﬁll. If you use this coolant mixture, you do not need to add anything else.
Page 205: Checking Coolant
Checking Coolant The engine coolant surge tank is located in the rear of the engine compartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly.
Page 206: Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
Adding Coolant If the level falls below the MIN (B) mark, add the proper coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the engine is cool. If the surge tank is empty, a special ﬁll procedure is necessary. See Cooling System on page 5-26 for instructions on “How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank.”...
Page 207: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
Notice: If your engine catches ﬁre because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning, but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious.
Page 208: Cooling System
Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: A. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B. Electric Engine Cooling Fan 5-26 CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you.
Page 209: How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Surge Tank
CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine ﬁre, and you could be burned.
Page 210 If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as follows: CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn the coolant surge tank pressure cap —...
Page 211 CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. 1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.
Page 212 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture to the MAX mark on the coolant surge tank. Wait about ﬁve minutes, then check to see if the level is below the MAX mark. If the level is below the MAX mark, add additional coolant to bring the level up to the MAX mark.
Page 213: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid The power steering ﬂuid reservoir is located toward the front of the engine compartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for reservoir location. It is not necessary to regularly check power steering ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise.
Page 214: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a ﬂuid that has sufficient protection against freezing.
Page 215: Brakes
Brakes Brake Fluid Your vehicle has one reservoir for both the brake and clutch hydraulic systems. It is ﬁlled with DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake ﬂuid level in the reservoir might go down.
Page 216: What To Add
What to Add When you do need brake ﬂuid, use only DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. Use new brake ﬂuid from a sealed container only. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-24. Always clean the brake ﬂuid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it.
Page 217: Brake Pedal Travel
CAUTION: The brake wear warning sound means that soon your brakes will not work well. That could lead to an accident. When you hear the brake wear warning sound, have your vehicle serviced. Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair.
Page 218: Battery
Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality GM brake parts. When you replace parts of your braking system —...
Page 219 CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: • They contain acid that can burn you. • They contain gas that can explode or ignite. • They contain enough electricity to burn you. If you do not follow these steps exactly, some or all of these things can hurt you.
Page 220 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the positive (+) and negative ( ) terminal locations on each vehicle. Your vehicle’s positive (+) terminal is located under a red tethered cap on the battery. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location.
Page 221 CAUTION: Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock.
Page 222 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs service. Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle.
Page 223: Headlamp Aiming
To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the 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.
Page 224: Headlamps
Headlamps To replace a headlamp bulb, do the following: 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-10 for more information. 2. Remove the ﬁve screws from top of the radiator grille. 3. Remove the radiator grille. 4. Remove the three bolts from the headlamp assembly.
Page 225: Front Turn Signal And Parking Lamps
9. Remove the old bulb. 10. Install the new bulb. 11. Install the bulb retaining spring. 12. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to install the headlamp assembly. Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps To replace a front turn signal or parking lamp bulb, do the following: 1.
Page 226: Turn Signal Lamps (Side)
Turn Signal Lamps (Side) To replace a side turn signal bulb, do the following: 1. Remove the radiator grille and the headlamp assembly. See Steps 2 through 5 under Headlamps on page 5-42 to access the side turn signal lamps. 2.
Page 227: Sidemarker Lamps (Front)
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it. 4. Install the new bulb. 5. Reverse Steps 2 through 3 to reinstall. Sidemarker Lamps (Front) To replace a front sidemarker bulb, do the following: 1. Remove the radiator grille and the headlamp assembly.
Page 228: Sidemarker Lamps (Rear)
Sidemarker Lamps (Rear) To replace a rear sidemarker bulb, do the following: 1. Reach into the inside of the rear bumper and locate the rear sidemarker bulb socket. 2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise. 3. Pull the bulb socket out of the rear bumper. 4.
Page 229: Replacement Bulbs
4. Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing the bulb and turning it counterclockwise. 5. Install the appropriate bulb into the socket. 6. Replace the bulb socket into the lamp housing. Twist the bulb socket clockwise to secure. 7. Reverse Step 2 to reinstall the lamp housing. Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Back-Up...
Page 230: Tires
2. Press the retaining clip (A) and pull the wiper blade off the arm. 3. Install a new blade by reversing Steps 1 and 2. Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet for details.
Page 231: Tire Sidewall Labelling
Tire Sidewall Labelling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The examples below show a typical passenger car tire and a compact spare tire sidewall. Passenger Car Tire Example (A) Tire Size: The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to deﬁne a particular tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description.
Page 232 Compact Spare Tire Example (A) Temporary Use Only: The compact spare tire or temporary use tire has a tread life of approximately 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and should not be driven at speeds over 65 mph (105 km/h). The compact spare tire is for emergency use when a regular road tire has lost air and gone ﬂat.
Page 233: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
Tire Size The following illustration shows an example of a typical passenger car tire size. (A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter P as the ﬁrst character in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U.
Page 234 Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a tire’s height to its width. Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is located between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made from steel or other reinforcing materials. Bead: The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim.
Page 235 Normal Occupant Weight: The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 lbs (68 kg). See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-29. Occupant Distribution: Designated seating positions. Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward when mounted on a vehicle.
Page 236: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire: Load on an individual tire due to curb weight, accessory weight, occupant weight, and cargo weight. Vehicle Placard: A label permanently attached to a vehicle showing the vehicle’s capacity weight and the original equipment tire size and recommended inﬂation pressure.
Page 237: Tire Inspection And Rotation
When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Do not forget to check the compact spare tire, it should be at 60 psi (420 kPa). For additional information regarding the compact spare tire, see Compact Spare Tire on page 5-70.
Page 238 The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The ﬁrst rotation is the most important. See Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6-4. When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here.
Page 239: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: •...
Page 240: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires To ﬁnd out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the tire and loading information label attached to your vehicle. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-29 for a label example and where it is attached to your vehicle.
Page 241 While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades, they must also conform to federal safety requirements. Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a speciﬁed government test course.
Page 242: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire balancing will not be necessary on a regular basis. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling to one side or the other, the alignment may need to be checked.
Page 243: Tire Chains
Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-62 for more information.
Page 244: Changing A Flat Tire
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you would; use in a skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go.
Page 245 CAUTION: (Continued) 3. Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised. 4. Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle. To be even more certain the vehicle will not move, you should put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed.
Page 246: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The compact spare tire and tools you will need are located in the trunk. A. Jack C. Jack Handle B. Wheel Wrench D. Screwdriver 1. Open the trunk or liftgate. See Trunk (Sedan) on page 2-9 or Liftgate (Hatchback) on page 2-11 for more information.
Page 247: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
5. Turn the retainer counterclockwise and remove it from the compact spare. 6. Remove the compact spare tire. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-70 for more information. Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. If your vehicle has wheel covers, loosen the four plastic caps by hand or by using the wheel wrench.
Page 248 Hatchback shown, Sedan similar 4. Locate the notch in the frame near each wheel which the jack head ﬁts in. 5. Position the jack and raise the jack head until it ﬁts ﬁrmly into the notch in the vehicle’s frame nearest the ﬂat tire.
Page 249 CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to ﬁt the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle.
Page 250 12. Place the compact spare tire on the wheel-mounting surface. CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 13. Install the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel.
Page 251: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
15. Tighten the wheel nuts ﬁrmly in a crisscross sequence, as shown. Notice: Wheel covers will not ﬁt on your compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on the compact spare, you could damage the cover or the spare. Do not try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare tire.
Page 252: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inﬂated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inﬂation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inﬂated.
Page 253: Fabric/Carpet
They can all be hazardous — some more than others — and they can all damage the vehicle, too. Do not use any of these products unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage the vehicle: •...
Page 254: Vinyl
Using Cleaner on Fabric 1. First, try the cleaner on an area of the fabric that is not easily seen to make sure the cleaner does not affect the color of the fabric. 2. For liquids: blot with a clean, soft, white cloth. For solids: remove as much as possible and then vacuum or brush.
Page 255: Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reﬂections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions. Interior Plastic Components Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth or sponge.
Page 256: Washing Your Vehicle
Washing Your Vehicle The paint ﬁnish on the vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention, and durability. The best way to preserve the vehicle’s ﬁnish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water. Do not wash the vehicle in the direct rays of the sun.
Page 257: Windshield And Wiper Blades
Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather, and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years. To help keep the paint ﬁnish looking new, keep the vehicle in a garage or covered whenever possible. Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax, sap, or other material may be on the blade...
Page 258: Tires
Notice: If you drive your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes, you could damage the aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Never drive a vehicle equipped with aluminum or chrome-plated wheels through an automatic car wash that uses silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes.
Page 259: Underbody Maintenance
Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, ﬂoor pan, and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection.
Page 260: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Description Removes swirl marks, ﬁne Swirl Remover Polish scratches and other light surface contamination. Removes light scratches Cleaner Wax and protects ﬁnish. Cleans, shines and Foaming Tire Shine protects in one easy step, Low Gloss no wiping necessary. Medium foaming shampoo.
Page 261: Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label
Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label You will ﬁnd this label on the inside of the glove box. It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label, you will ﬁnd the following: • • Model designation • Paint information •...
Page 262: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse.
Page 263 Fuses Usage Cigar Lighter HORN, Horn, Rear Fog Lamps REAR/FOG RADIO, CLK Audio, Clock STOP Stop Lamp TRN/SIG Turn Signal CLSTR, Instrument Panel Cluster, HAZRD Hazard Flasher CLSTR, CLK Instrument Panel Cluster, Clock DR/LCK Door Lock, Remote Keyless Entry BCK/UP Back-Up Lamp Engine Control Module, ECM, TCM...
Page 264: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Fuses ENG FUSE Engine Fuse AIRBAG Airbag HVAC HVAC Blower Anti-lock Brake System BLANK Not Used BLANK Not Used DIODE (ABS) Anti-lock Brake System Diode BLANK Not Used BLANK Not Used CLK, RADIO Clock, Audio 5-82 Engine Compartment Fuse Block Usage The engine compartment fuse block is located on the driver’s side of the vehicle, near the battery.
Page 265 Fuses Usage HI BEAM RT Passenger’s Side Headlamp High DIODE (FOG) Fog Lamp Diode HI BEAM LT Driver’s Side Headlamp High Fuses Usage BLANK Not Used LOW BEAM RT Passenger’s Side Headlamp Low Parking Lamp Right Side, ILLUM RT Illumination Circuit 5-83...
Page 266 Fuses LOW BEAM LT Driver’s Side Headlamp Low Parking Lamp Left Side, License ILLUM LT Plate Lamp INT LTS Room Lamp BLANK Not Used DEFOG Defogger S/ROOF Sunroof ILLUM LAMPS Illumination Relay HORN Horn HEAD LAMPS Headlamps FUEL Fuel Pump Air Conditioning Compressor FOG LAMPS Front Fog Lamp...
Page 267: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-24 for more information. Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Cooling System Engine Oil with Filter Fuel Tank Transaxle, Automatic Transaxle, Manual Wheel Nut Torque...
Page 268: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer. Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Part A/C Filter Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Oil Filter Fuel Filter Spark Plugs Windshield Wiper Blade (Hook Type) Driver’s Side Passenger’s Side Rear...
Page 269 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 How This Section is Organized ...6-3 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4 Using Your Maintenance Schedule ...6-4 Selecting the Right Schedule ...6-5 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance ...6-6 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance ...6-13 Part B: Owner Checks and Services ...6-18 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-18...
Page 270: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer for details. Maintenance Requirements Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections and recommended ﬂuids and lubricants as prescribed in...
Page 271: How This Section Is Organized
How This Section is Organized This maintenance schedule is divided into ﬁve parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” explains what to have done and how often. Some of these services can be complex, so unless you are technically qualiﬁed and have the necessary equipment, you should let your GM dealer’s service department do these jobs.
Page 272: Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services In this part are scheduled maintenance services which are to be performed at the mileage intervals speciﬁed. Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we do not know exactly how you will drive it.
Page 273: Selecting The Right Schedule
Selecting the Right Schedule First you will need to decide which of the two schedules is right for your vehicle. Here is how to decide which schedule to follow: Short Trip/City Deﬁnition Follow the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance if any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle: •...
Page 274: Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
Long Trip/Highway Deﬁnition Follow this scheduled maintenance only if none of the conditions from the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance are true. Do not use this schedule if the vehicle is used for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area or used off paved roads. Use the Short Trip/City schedule for these conditions.
Page 275 Footnotes † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded.
Page 276 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-55 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 21,000 Miles (35 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 277 33,000 Miles (55 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. 36,000 Miles (60 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires.
Page 278 51,000 Miles (85 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires.
Page 279 66,000 Miles (110 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-55 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 69,000 Miles (115 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 280 87,000 Miles (145 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Replace passenger compartment air ﬁlter.
Page 281: Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals for the life of this vehicle. See Part B: Owner Checks and Services on page 6-18 and Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections on page 6-22.
Page 282 22,500 Miles (37 500 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-55 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 283 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-55 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 284 Replace spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. Inspect drive belt(s). Replace timing belt. Drain, ﬂush and reﬁll cooling system. This service can be complex; you should have your dealer perform this service. See Engine Coolant on page 5-21 for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck.
Page 285 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-55 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 286: Part B: Owner Checks And Services
Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed in this part are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals speciﬁed to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any ﬂuids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Part D.
Page 287: At Least Once A Year
Also look for any opened or broken airbag coverings, and have them repaired or replaced. (The airbag system does not need regular maintenance.) Wiper Blade Check Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield.
Page 288: Starter Switch Check
Starter Switch Check CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, 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.
Page 289: Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever position. • With an automatic transaxle, the ignition should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). •...
Page 290: Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed in this part are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should let your dealer’s service department do these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Page 291: Engine Cooling System Inspection
Engine Cooling System Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, ﬁttings and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap is recommended at least once a year.
Page 292: Part D: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part number or speciﬁcation may be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol.
Page 293 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Chassis Lubricant Manual (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, Transaxle Shift in Canada 88901242) or lubricant Linkage meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, Chassis in Canada 88901242) or lubricant Lubrication meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Page 294: Part E: Maintenance Record
Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service and any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Odometer Date...
Page 295 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Reading 6-27...
Page 296 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Reading 6-28...
Page 297: Customer Assistance And Information
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...7-2 Online Owner Center ...7-4 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ...7-4 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ...7-6 Roadside Assistance Program ...7-6 Courtesy Transportation ...7-8 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ...7-10 Customer Assistance and Information Reporting Safety Defects ...7-11...
Page 298: Customer Assistance And Information
Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur.
Page 299 STEP THREE: Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisﬁed with your new vehicle. However, if you continue to remain unsatisﬁed after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two, you should ﬁle with the BBB Auto Line Program to enforce any additional rights you may have.
Page 300: Online Owner Center
Customer Assistance Offices Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes to write to Chevrolet, the letter should be addressed to Chevrolet’s Customer Assistance Center. United States — Customer Assistance Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O.
Page 301 From Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) Fax Number: 313-381-0022 From U.S. Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994 Fax Number: 313-381-0022 Canada — Customer Assistance General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 1-800-263-3777 (English) 1-800-263-7854 (French) 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800...
Page 302: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details. TTY users call 1-800-263-3830. Roadside Assistance Program As the owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance program. This value-added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the open road.
Page 303: Canadian Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Chevrolet reserves the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notiﬁcation.
Page 304: Courtesy Transportation
Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, Chevrolet helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the...
Page 305: Additional Program Information
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, reimbursement of up to a ﬁve-day maximum may be available for the use of public transportation such as a taxi or bus. In addition, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses of up to a ﬁve-day maximum may be available.
Page 306: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle’s performance. Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle computers to monitor emission control components to optimize fuel economy, to monitor conditions for airbag deployment and, if so equipped, to provide anti-lock braking and to help the driver control the vehicle in difficult driving situations.
Page 307: Reporting Safety Defects
General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you will notify General Motors. Please call the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222-1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O.
Page 308: Service Bulletins
In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
Page 309: Current And Past Model Order Forms
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Page 311 Accessory Power Outlets ... 3-12 Additives, Fuel ... 5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ... 5-79 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ... 5-17 Air Conditioning ... 3-14 Airbag Readiness Light ... 3-28 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) ... 7-10 Airbag System ... 1-48 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...
Page 312 Battery ... 5-36 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ... 4-20 Brake Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ... 4-6 Emergencies ... 4-8 Parking ... 2-26 System Inspection ... 6-23 System Warning Light ... 3-22 Brakes ... 5-33 Braking ... 4-6 Braking in Emergencies ... 4-8 Break-In, New Vehicle ...
Page 313 Child Restraints (cont.) Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position ... 1-43 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ... 1-46 Top Strap ... 1-38 Top Strap Anchor Location ... 1-39 Where to Put the Restraint ... 1-37 Cigarette Lighter ...
Page 314 Daytime Running Lamps ... 3-10 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light ... 3-34 Defensive Driving ... 4-2 Doing Your Own Service Work ... 5-4 Dome Lamp ... 3-12 Door Ajar Light ... 3-34 Central Door Unlocking System ... 2-7 Door Ajar Reminder ... 2-8 Locks ...
Page 315 Filter Engine Air Cleaner ... 5-17 Finish Damage ... 5-76 Fixed Mast Antenna ... 3-47 Flash-to-Pass ... 3-7 Flat Tire ... 5-61 Flat Tire, Changing ... 5-62 Flat Tire, Storing ... 5-69 Fluid Automatic Transaxle ... 5-18 Manual Transaxle ... 5-20 Power Steering ...
Page 316 Headlamps ... 5-42 Bulb Replacement ... 5-41 Daytime Running Lamps ... 3-10 Flash-to-Pass ... 3-7 Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps ... 5-43 Halogen Bulbs ... 5-41 High/Low Beam Changer ... 3-7 On Reminder ... 3-10 Sidemarker Lamps ... 5-45, 5-46 Turn Signal Lamps ...
Page 317 Keyless Entry System ... 2-4 Keys ... 2-2 Labelling, Tire Sidewall ... 5-49 Lamps Dome ... 3-12 Exterior ... 3-9 Fog ... 3-11, 5-44 LATCH System Child Restraints ... 1-40 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ... 1-43 Liftgate ...
Page 318 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Fuel System Inspection ... 6-22 How This Section is Organized ... 6-3 Introduction ... 6-2 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance ... 6-13 Maintenance Requirements ... 6-2 Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services ... 6-4 Part B - Owner Checks and Services ... 6-18 Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...
Page 319 Park (P) Shifting Into ... 2-27 Shifting Out of ... 2-29 Parking Brake ... 2-26 Over Things That Burn ... 2-30 Parking Your Vehicle ... 2-30 Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services ... 6-4 Part B - Owner Checks and Services ... 6-18 Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...
Page 320 Restraint Systems Checking ... 1-54 Replacing Parts ... 1-55 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ... 1-23 Roadside Assistance Program ... 7-6 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ... 4-28 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ... 2-32 Safety Belt Pretensioners ...
Page 321 Speciﬁcations, Capacities ... 5-85 Speedometer ... 3-21 Starting Your Engine ... 2-19 Steering ... 4-8 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection ... 6-22 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ... 3-6 Storage Areas ... 2-35 Cupholder(s) ... 2-35 Glove Box ...
Page 322 Transaxle Operation, Automatic ... 2-21 Transaxle Operation, Manual ... 2-25 Trip Odometer ... 3-21 Trunk ... 2-9 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ... 3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ... 3-6 Understanding Radio Reception ... 3-47 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ... 5-58 Vehicle Control ...

Chevrolet 2005 Aveo Owner's Manual

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Child Restraints

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Storage Areas

Sunroof

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Secondary Information Center (SIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

Headlamp Aiming

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

Quick Links

Chapters

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