CHEVROLET AVEO 2007 1.G Owners Manual

Rear Window Wiper/Washer
(Hatchback)
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your
washer until the windshield is warmed.
Otherwise the washer uid can form ice
on the windshield, blocking your vision.
Your vehicle may have a rear window
washer/wiper. Operate the rear window
washer/wiper system by pushing the windshield
washer/wiper lever away from you. The wiper
operates intermittently when the lever is in the first
position. Washer fluid sprays onto the rear
window and the wiper operates continuously when
the lever is pushed to the second position.
The rear window washer uses the same fluid
bottle as the windshield washer. However, the rear
window washer will run out of fluid before the
windshield washer. If you can wash your
windshield but not your rear window, check the
fluid level.
Cruise Control
If your vehicle has cruise control, you can maintain
a speed of about 24 mph (39 km/h) or more
without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This
can really help on long trips. Cruise control
does not work at speeds below 24 mph (39 km/h).
When you apply your brakes, or the clutch
pedal if you have a manual transaxle, the cruise
control turns off.
{CAUTION:
Cruise control can be dangerous where
you cannot drive safely at a steady speed.
So, do not use your cruise control on
winding roads or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on
slippery roads. On such roads, fast
changes in tire traction can cause
excessive wheel slip, and you could lose
control. Do not use cruise control on
slippery roads.
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Setting Cruise Control
{CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control on when
you are not using cruise, you might hit a
button and go into cruise when you do
not want to. You could be startled and
even lose control. Keep the cruise control
switch off until you want to use cruise
control.
The cruise control pad
is located on the right
side of the steering
wheel.1. Press the ON-OFF button (A) to turn cruise
control on.
2. Accelerate to the speed you want.
3. Press the SET button and release it. The
cruise control light will come on in the
instrument panel cluster to show that the
cruise control is on.
4. Take your foot off the accelerate pedal.
Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired
speed and then you apply the brake pedal, or
the clutch pedal if you have a manual transaxle.
This, of course, shuts off the cruise control.
But you do not need to reset it. Once you are
going about 24 mph (39 km/h) or more, you can
briefly press the RESUME button.
You will go right back up to your chosen speed
and stay there.
If you hold in the RESUME button longer, the
vehicle will keep going faster until you release the
button or apply the brake pedal. So unless you
want to go faster, do not hold in the RESUME
button.
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Increasing Speed While Using Cruise
Control
There are two ways to go to a higher speed.
•Use the accelerator pedal to get to a higher
speed. Press the SET button, then release
the button and the accelerator pedal. You will
now cruise at the higher speed.
•Press the RESUME button. Hold it there until
you get up to the speed you want, and then
release the button. To increase your speed in
very small amounts, briefly press the
RESUME button and then release it. Each
time you do this, your vehicle will go
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.
The accelerate feature will only work after you turn
on the cruise control by pressing the SET button.
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise
Control
There are two ways to reduce your speed while
using cruise control:
•Press the SET button until you reach the
lower speed you want, then release it.
•To slow down in very small amounts, briefly
press the SET button. Each time you do
this, you will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h)
slower.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using
Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed.
When you take your foot off the pedal, your
vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed
you set earlier.
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Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work on hills
depends upon your speed, load and the steepness
of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may
have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain
your speed. When going downhill, you may
have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your
speed down. Of course, applying the brake
pedal takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers
find this to be too much trouble and do not use
cruise control on steep hills.
Ending Cruise Control
There are two ways to turn off the cruise control:
•Step lightly on the brake pedal, or press
the clutch pedal, if you have a manual
transaxle.
•Press the ON OFF button on the cruise
control pad.
Erasing Speed Memory
When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition,
your cruise control set speed memory is erased.
Exterior Lamps
The lever on the left side of the steering column
operates the exterior lamps.
The exterior lamp band has three positions:
3(Headlamps):Turn the band to this position to
turn on the headlamps, together with the following:
•Taillamps
•License Plate Lamp
•Instrument Panel Lights
•Parking Lamps
Uplevel shown, Base similar
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The headlamps will automatically turn off when the
ignition key is turned to LOCK or ACC.
;(Parking Lamps):Turn the band to this
position to turn on the parking lamps, together with
the taillamps, license plate lamp, and instrument
panel lights.
OFF:Turn the band to this position to turn
all lamps off, except the Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL).
Headlamps on Reminder
If you open the driver’s door with the ignition
turned to LOCK or ACC while leaving the lamps
on, you will hear a warning chime.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier
for others to see the front of your vehicle during
the day. DRL can be helpful in many different
driving conditions, but they can be especially
helpful in the short periods after dawn and before
sunset. Fully functional daytime running lamps
are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada.The DRL system will make your low-beam
headlamps come on when the following conditions
are met:
•The ignition is on.
•The exterior lamp band is in OFF or in the
parking lamp position.
•The parking brake is released.
An indicator light on instrument panel cluster will
come on when the DRL system is on.
When the DRL system is on, the taillamps,
sidemarker lamps, parking lamps and instrument
panel lights will not be illuminated unless you
have turned the exterior lamps control to
the parking lamp or headlamp position.
The DRL system will turn off when one of the
following conditions are met:
•The ignition is off.
•The parking brake is on.
•The high-beam headlamps are on.
•The low-beam headlamps are on.
•The flash-to-pass feature is used.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the
regular headlamp system when you need it.
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Fog Lamps
If your vehicle has fog lamps, use them for better
visibility in foggy or misty conditions. The band
located on the middle of the turn signal/
multifunction lever controls the fog lamps.
While using the fog lamps, the ignition must be
turned to ON and the low-beam headlamps
or parking lamps must be on.
Turn the band to ON to turn the fog lamps on. An
indicator light will come on in the secondary
information center on the hatchback or in the
instrument panel cluster on the sedan, when the
fog lamps are on. SeeFog Lamp Light on
page 185.
Turn the band to OFF to turn the fog lamps off.
The fog lamps will also turn off when the
high-beam headlamps are turned on. When the
high-beam headlamps are turned off, the fog lamps
will turn on again.
Some localities have laws that require the
headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps.
Instrument Panel Brightness
This feature controls the brightness of the
instrument panel lights.
The thumbwheel for this feature is located on the
instrument panel to the left of the steering
column. Turn the thumbwheel to brighten or dim
the lights.
HatchbackSedan
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Dome Lamp
Your vehicle will have one of the following dome
lamp switches.
The switches have three positions.
ON:The light comes on and stays on.
O(Door):The light comes on when a door is
opened. The light turns off when all the doors
are closed.
OFF:The light remains off even when a door
is opened.
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver
This feature is designed to protect your vehicle’s
battery against drainage from the taillamps, license
plate lamps, instrument panel lights, and parking
lamps. When the ignition is turned off, the power to
these features will automatically turn off after
5 seconds once the driver’s door is closed.
Accessory Power Outlet(s)
With the accessory power outlet, you can plug in
auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular
telephone or CB radio.
The accessory power outlet is located next to the
parking brake on the center console.
To use the outlet, remove the protective cap.
When not in use, always cover the outlet with the
protective cap. The accessory power outlet is
operational when the ignition is turned to ACC
or ON.
Without Sunroof
With Sunroof
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Notice:Leaving electrical equipment on for
extended periods will drain the battery. Always
turn off electrical equipment when not in
use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds
the maximum amperage rating.
Certain electrical accessories may not be
compatible with the accessory power outlet and
could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses.
If you experience a problem, see your dealer for
additional information on accessory power outlets.
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. Do not use equipment exceeding
maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes.
Check with your dealer/retailer before adding
electrical equipment.
When adding electrical equipment, be sure to
follow the proper installation instructions included
with the equipment.
Notice:Improper use of the power outlet can
cause damage not covered by your warranty.
Do not hang any type of accessory oraccessory bracket from the plug because the
power outlets are designed for accessory
power plugs only.
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter
The ashtray is located at the lower part of
the center instrument panel. To remove the front
ashtray for cleaning, open the ashtray fully,
press in the retaining tab and pull the bin out.
Notice:If you put papers, pins, or other
ammable items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes
or other smoking materials could ignite
them and possibly damage your vehicle. Never
put ammable items in the ashtray.
The cigarette lighter is located to the right of the
front ashtray. To use it, turn the ignition to ACC or
ON, push the cigarette lighter in all the way and
let go. When it is ready, it will pop back out
by itself.
Notice:Holding a cigarette lighter in while it
is heating will not allow the lighter to back
away from the heating element when it is hot.
Damage from overheating may occur to the
lighter or heating element. Do not hold a
cigarette lighter in while it is heating.
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Clock
If you have a sedan there is a digital clock located
in 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. There are three adjusting buttons for
the digital clock:
H (Hour):To go forward one hour, press the
H button once. To go forward more than one hour,
press and hold the button until the correct hour
is reached.
M (Minute):To go forward one minute, press the
M button once. To go forward more than
one minute, press and hold the button until the
correct minute is reached.S (Set):To reset the time to the nearest hour,
press the S button.
For example, if the set button is pressed while the
time is between 8:00 and 8:29, the display is set to
8:00. If this button is pressed while the time is
between 8:30 and 8:59, the display is set to 9:00.
After disconnecting the battery or replacing the
fuse, reset the clock.
If you have a hatchback there is a clock located in
the Secondary Information Center (SIC), see
Secondary Information Center (SIC) (Hatchback
Only) on page 174.
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Climate Controls
Climate Control System
With this system you can control the heating,
cooling and ventilation for your vehicle.
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.
9(Fan):Turn the middle knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan
speed. In any setting other than off, the fan
will run continuously with the ignition on. The fan
must be on in order for the air conditioning
compressor to run.Uplevel shown, Base similar, Hatchback only
Uplevel shown, Base similar, Sedan only
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