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CAUTION:
If
you
use
bias-ply
tires
on
your
vehicle,
the
wheel
rim
flanges
could
develop
cracks
after
many
miles
of
driving.
A
tire
and/or
wheel
could
fail
suddenly,
causing
a
crash.
Use
only
radial-ply
tires
with
the
wheels
on
your
vehicle.
Vehicles
that
have
a
tire
pressure
monitoring
system
could
give
an
inaccurate
low-pressure
warning
if
tires
not
recommended
for
your
vehicle
are
installed.
Tires
that
do
not
match
the
original
equipment
tires
could
give
a
low-pressure
warning
that
is
higher
or
lower
than
the
proper
warning
level
you
would
get
with
original
equipment
tires.
See
Tire
Pressure
Monitor
System
on
page
5-58
.
Your
vehicle’s
original
equipment
tires
are
listed
on
the
Tire
and
Loading
Information
Label.
See
Loading
Your
Vehicle
on
page
4-18
,
for
more
information
about
the
Tire
and
Loading
Information
label
and
its
location
on
your
vehicle.
Dif
ferent
Size
Tires
and
Wheels
If
you
add
wheels
or
tires
that
are
a
dif
ferent
size
than
your
original
equipment
wheels
and
tires,
this
may
af
fect
the
way
your
vehicle
performs,
including
its
braking,
ride
and
handling
characteristics,
stability,
and
resistance
to
rollover.
Additionally,
if
your
vehicle
has
electronic
systems
such
as,
anti-lock
brakes,
traction
control,
and
electronic
stability
control,
the
performance
of
these
systems
can
be
af
fected.
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CAUTION:
If
you
add
dif
ferent
sized
wheels,
your
vehicle
may
not
provide
an
acceptable
level
of
performance
and
safety
if
tires
not
recommended
for
those
wheels
are
selected.
You
may
increase
the
chance
that
you
will
crash
and
suf
fer
serious
injury.
Only
use
GM
specific
wheel
and
tire
systems
developed
for
your
vehicle,
and
have
them
properly
installed
by
a
GM
certified
technician.
See
Buying
New
Tires
on
page
5-64
and
Accessories
and
Modifications
on
page
5-3
for
additional
information.
5-65
286
288
Table of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
5
Default Chapter
2
Using this Manual
2
Vehicle Symbols
4
Table of Contents
5
Seats and Restraint Systems
5
Front Seats
6
Manual Seats
6
Seat Height Adjuster
7
Manual Lumbar (Sedan
7
Reclining Seatbacks
8
Head Restraints
10
Rear Seats
11
Rear Seat Operation (Sedan)
11
Rear Seat Operation (Hatchback)
14
Unfolding the Seats
16
Safety Belts
18
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
18
Why Safety Belts Work
19
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
23
Lap-Shoulder Belt
31
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
34
Safety Belt Extender
35
Child Restraints
36
Older Children
36
Infants and Young Children
38
Child Restraint Systems
42
Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint
43
Where to Put the Restraint
44
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
46
Top Tether Anchor
47
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
50
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
53
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
56
Airbag System
60
Where Are the Airbags
63
When Should an Airbag Inflate
65
What Makes an Airbag Inflate
67
How Does an Airbag Restrain
67
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
68
Passenger Sensing System
69
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
74
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
75
Restraint System Check
76
Checking the Restraint Systems
76
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
77
Section 2 Features and Controls
79
Default Chapter
79
Features and Controls
79
Keys
80
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
81
Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
82
Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
83
Doors and Locks
84
Door Locks
84
Central Door Unlocking System
85
Door Ajar Reminder
85
Rear Door Security Locks
86
Canceling the Rear Door Security Lock
86
Lockout Protection
86
Trunk
87
Remote Trunk Release
87
Emergency Trunk Release Handle
88
Liftgate (Hatchback)
89
Windows
90
Manual Windows
90
Power Windows
91
Sun Visors
92
Theft-Deterrent Systems
92
Theft-Deterrent System
92
Disarming the System
93
Immobilizer
94
Immobilizer Operation
94
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
95
New Vehicle Break-In
95
Ignition Positions
96
Starting the Engine
97
Automatic Transmission Operation
97
Manual Transmission Operation
97
Starting Procedure
97
Engine Coolant Heater
98
Parking Brake
104
Shifting into PARK (P)
105
(Automatic Transmission)
105
Shifting out of PARK (P)
106
Parking Your Vehicle
107
(Manual Transmission)
107
Parking over Things that Burn
108
Engine Exhaust
108
Running the Engine While Parked
109
Mirrors
110
Manual Rearview Mirror
110
Outside Manual Mirrors
110
Outside Power Mirror
111
Outside Convex Mirror
112
Outside Heated Mirrors
112
Storage Areas
112
Glove Box
112
Cupholder(S)
113
Sunglasses Storage Compartment
113
Sunroof
114
Section 3 Instrument Panel
115
Instrument Panel Overview
118
Hazard Warning Flashers
122
Other Warning Devices
122
Horn
122
Tilt Wheel
123
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
123
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
124
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
124
Flash-To-Pass
124
Windshield Wipers
125
Windshield Washer
126
Rear Window Wiper/Washer (Hatchback)
126
Cruise Control
127
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
128
Resuming a Set Speed
128
Exterior Lamps
129
Headlamps on Reminder
130
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
130
Fog Lamps
131
Instrument Panel Brightness
131
Dome Lamp
132
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver
132
Accessory Power Outlet(S)
132
Ashtray(S) and Cigarette Lighter
133
Clock
134
Climate Controls
134
Climate Control System
134
Defogging and Defrosting
137
Outlet Adjustment
138
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
138
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
140
Instrument Panel Cluster
141
Speedometer and Odometer
143
Trip Odometer
143
Tachometer
143
Safety Belt Reminders
144
Airbag Readiness Light
144
Safety Belt Reminder Light
144
Safety Belt Reminder Tone
144
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator (Sedan)
145
Charging System Light
147
Brake System Warning Light
147
Antilock Brake System Warning Light
148
Hold Mode Light
149
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
149
Tire Pressure Light
150
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
150
If the Light Is Flashing
151
If the Light Is on Steady
152
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
152
Oil Pressure Light
153
Maintenance Schedule
153
Fog Lamp Light
154
Cruise Control Light
154
Highbeam on Light
154
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light
154
Door Ajar Light
155
Fuel Gage
155
Low Fuel Warning Light
156
Secondary Information Center (SIC)
157
Clock (Hatchback Only)
158
Safety Belt Reminders
158
Airbag Readiness Light
159
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
160
(Hatchback)
160
Charging System Light
161
Antilock Brake System Warning Light
162
Hold Mode Light
162
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
163
Oil Pressure Light
166
Fog Lamp Light
167
Cruise Control Light
167
Door Ajar Light
167
Audio System(S)
168
AM-FM Radio (Single Display, Base Level)
169
AM-FM Radio (Double Display, Base Level)
169
Am-Fm Radio (Double Display, Base Level)
170
Setting Preset Stations
171
Finding a Station
171
Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
173
Radio with CD (MP3/WMA)
174
Playing a CD
176
Radio with Six-Disc CD (MP3/WMA)
180
Playing a CD(S)
182
Using an MP3 (Radio with CD Player)
186
Using an Mp3 (Radio with Six-Disc Player)
189
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
192
Radio Reception
193
Care of Your Cds
193
Care of the CD Player
193
Fixed Mast Antenna (Hatchback)
194
Backglass Antenna (Sedan)
194
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
195
Default Chapter
195
Driving Your Vehicle
195
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
196
Defensive Driving
196
Drunk Driving
196
Control of a Vehicle
197
Braking
197
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
198
Braking in Emergencies
199
Steering
200
Power Steering
200
Steering in Emergencies
201
Off-Road Recovery
202
Passing
202
Loss of Control
202
Driving at Night
204
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
204
Other Rainy Weather Tips
205
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
206
Highway Hypnosis
206
Hill and Mountain Roads
206
Winter Driving
207
Driving on Snow or Ice
208
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
209
If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
211
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
211
Loading Your Vehicle
212
Towing
221
Towing Your Vehicle
221
Recreational Vehicle Towing
221
Towing a Trailer
222
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
223
Service and Appearance Care
223
Service
225
Accessories and Modifications
225
California Proposition 65 Warning
226
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
226
Doing Your Own Service Work
226
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
227
Fuel
227
Gasoline Octane
227
Gasoline Specifications
227
California Fuel
228
Additives
228
Fuels in Foreign Countries
229
Filling the Tank
229
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
231
Checking Things under the Hood
232
Hood Release
232
Engine Compartment Overview
234
Engine Oil
235
Checking Engine Oil
236
When to Add Engine Oil
236
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
237
Engine Oil Additives
238
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
239
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
240
Automatic Transmission Fluid
241
Checking the Fluid Level
242
Manual Transmission Fluid
243
Hydraulic Clutch
243
Engine Coolant
244
What to Use
245
Adding Coolant
246
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
247
Engine Overheating
247
Cooling System
248
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
250
Power Steering Fluid
252
Windshield Washer Fluid
253
Brakes
254
Adding Washer Fluid
254
Brake Fluid
254
Brake Wear
256
Battery
257
Brake Adjustment
257
Vehicle Storage
258
Jump Starting
258
Headlamp Aiming
262
Bulb Replacement
263
Halogen Bulbs
263
Headlamps (Hatchback)
263
Headlamps (Sedan)
264
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps (Hatchback)
265
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps (Sedan)
266
Turn Signal Lamps (Side)
267
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) (Sedan)
268
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps
269
License Plate Lamp
270
Replacement Bulbs
270
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
271
Tires
272
Tire Sidewall Labeling
273
Tire Terminology and Definitions
276
Inflation - Tire Pressure
279
How to Check
280
Tire Pressure Monitor System
280
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
282
Tire Inspection and Rotation
283
When It Is Time for New Tires
285
Buying New Tires
286
Different Size Tires and Wheels
287
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
288
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
289
Wheel Replacement
289
Used Replacement Wheels
290
Tire Chains
291
If a Tire Goes Flat
291
Changing a Flat Tire
292
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
293
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
295
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
300
Compact Spare Tire
300
Appearance Care
301
Interior Cleaning
301
Fabric/Carpet
302
Leather
303
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
304
Care of Safety Belts
304
Weatherstrips
304
Washing Your Vehicle
305
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
305
Finish Care
305
Windshield and Wiper Blades
306
Aluminum Wheels
307
Tires
307
Sheet Metal Damage
307
Finish Damage
308
Underbody Maintenance
308
Chemical Paint Spotting
308
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
309
Vehicle Identification
310
Electrical System
310
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
310
Service Parts Identification Label
310
Add-On Electrical Equipment
310
Headlamp Wiring
311
Windshield Wiper Fuses
311
Power Windows and Other Power Options
311
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
311
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
312
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
316
Capacities and Specifications
321
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
322
Engine Drive Belt Routing
323
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
325
Introduction
326
Maintenance Requirements
326
Maintenance Schedule
326
Your Vehicle and the Environment
326
How this Section Is Organized
327
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
328
Using the Maintenance Schedule
328
Selecting the Right Schedule
329
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
330
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
337
At Least Once a Month
342
At Least Twice a Year
342
At each Fuel Fill
342
Part B: Owner Checks and Services
342
At Least Once a Year
343
Automatic Transmission Check
343
Starter Switch Check
344
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
345
Underbody Flushing Service
345
Brake System Inspection
346
Engine Cooling System Inspection
346
Exhaust System Inspection
346
Fuel System Inspection
346
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
346
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
346
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
347
Part E: Maintenance Record
348
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information
351
Default Chapter
351
Customer Assistance Information
351
Customer Assistance and Information
352
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
352
Online Owner Center
355
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
356
Customer Assistance Offices
356
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
357
Roadside Assistance Program
358
Scheduling Service Appointments
360
Calling for Assistance
360
Courtesy Transportation
361
Transportation Options
361
Additional Program Information
362
Collision Damage Repair
363
Repair Facility
363
Insuring Your Vehicle
364
If a Crash Occurs
364
Reporting Safety Defects
366
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
366
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
367
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
367
Service Publications Ordering Information
367
Service Manuals
367
Owner Information
367
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
368
Event Data Recorders
369
Onstar
370
Navigation System
370
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
370
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Brand
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Model
2008 Aveo
Category
Automobile
Language
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