CHEVROLET AVEO 2011 1.G Owners Manual

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3. With the engine off, turn theignition on, but do not start the
engine. Without applying the
regular brake, try to move the
shift lever out of P (Park) with
normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out of P (Park), contact
your dealer for service.
Ignition Transmission
Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking
brake set, try to turn the ignition to
LOCK/OFF in each shift lever
position.
.For automatic transmission
vehicles, the ignition should turn
to LOCK/OFF only when the
shift lever is in P (Park).
.For manual transmission
vehicles, the ignition should turn
to LOCK/OFF only when the
shift lever is in neutral. On all vehicles, the ignition key
should come out only in LOCK/OFF.
Contact your dealer if service is
required.
Park Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check
{WARNING
When you are doing this check,
the vehicle could begin to move.
You or others could be injured
and property could be damaged.
Make sure there is room in front
of the vehicle in case it begins to
roll. Be ready to apply the regular
brake at once should the vehicle
begin to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the
vehicle facing downhill. Keeping
your foot on the regular brake, set
the parking brake.
.To check the parking brake's
holding ability: With the engine
running and the transmission in
N (Neutral), slowly remove foot
pressure from the regular brake
pedal. Do this until the vehicle is
held by the parking brake only.
.To check the P (Park)
mechanism's holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to
P (Park). Then release the
parking brake followed by the
regular brake.
Contact your dealer if service is
required.

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Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be
inspected for wear or cracking. See
“Wiper Blade Check”for more
information.
Replacement blades come in
different types and are removed in
different ways. For the proper type,
see Maintenance Replacement
Parts on page 11‑8. Here is how to remove and replace
the windshield wiper blade:
1. Pull the windshield wiper arm
away from the windshield.
2. Press the retaining clip (A) andpull the wiper blade off the arm.
3. Install a new blade by reversing Steps 1 and 2.
Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp aim has been preset at
the factory and should need no
further adjustment.
However, if the vehicle is damaged
in a crash, the headlamp aim may
be affected. Aim adjustment to the
low-beam headlamps may be
necessary if oncoming drivers flash
their high-beam headlamps at you
(for vertical aim).
If the headlamps need to be
re-aimed, it is recommended that
the vehicle be taken to the dealer
for service.

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Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement
bulbs, seeReplacement Bulbs on
page 10‑35.
For any bulb‐changing procedure
not listed in this section, contact
your dealer.
Halogen Bulbs
{WARNING
Halogen bulbs have pressurized
gas inside and can burst if you
drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure
to read and follow the instructions
on the bulb package.
Headlamps
To replace a headlamp bulb:
1. Open the hood. See Hood on
page 10‑6.
2. Remove the three bolts to remove the headlamp assembly.
3. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the rear of
the bulb.
4. Remove the headlamp cap.
5. Release the spring that retainsthe bulb by loosening the screw.
6. Remove the old bulb and install the new bulb.
7. Install the bulb retaining spring and tighten the screw.
8. Reinstall the headlamp cap.
9. Reconnect the wiring harness at the rear of the bulb.

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10. Reinstall the headlampassembly using the three bolts.
Front Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, and Parking
Lamps
To replace a front turn signal or
parking lamp bulb:
1. Open the hood. See Hood on
page 10‑6 for more information.
2. Remove the three bolts to
remove the headlamp assembly.
3. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the rear of
the bulb.
4. Turn the front turn signal bulbsocket counterclockwise.
5. Pull the front turn signal bulb socket out of the lamp housing.
6. Press the bulb inward and turn it counterclockwise to remove it
from the bulb socket.
7. Install the new bulb into the socket by pressing it in and
turning it clockwise.

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8. Install the socket into the lamphousing by turning it clockwise.
9. Reconnect the wiring harness connector at the rear of the bulb.
10. Reinstall the headlamp assembly using the three bolts.
Taillamps, Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, Stoplamps,
and Back-Up Lamps
To replace a taillamp, turn signal
lamp, stoplamp, or back-up bulb:
1. Open the liftgate or trunk. SeeLiftgate (Hatchback) on page 2‑9
orTrunk on page 2‑7.
Hatchback
Sedan
2. Remove the two screws and the lamp assembly.
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove
the socket.
4. Press the bulb in and turn counterclockwise to remove it
from the socket.

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5. Press the new bulb in and turnclockwise to install the bulb into
the socket.
6. Turn the bulb socket clockwise to reinstall.
7. Reinstall the lamp assembly and two screws.
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL)
(Hatchback)
To replace a CHMSL bulb on the
hatchback:
1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate
(Hatchback) on page 2‑9 for
more information.2. Pull down on the lamp assembly while holding the end of the
bracket.
3. Remove the lens cover using a flat head screwdriver.
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of the bulb holder.
5. Install the new bulb.
6. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall.
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL)
(Sedan)
To replace a CHMSL bulb on the
sedan:
1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on
page 2‑7 for more information.
2. Remove the two screws and the lamp housing. Disconnect the
wiring harness connector before
removing the lamp housing.
3. Remove the five screws and thereflector assembly.

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4. Remove the bulb by pulling itstraight out of the bulb holder.
5. Install the new bulb.
6. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall.
License Plate Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Remove the two screws holdingeach of the license plate lamps.
2. Turn and pull the license plate lamp toward you through the
opening. 3. Turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise and pull the
bulb straight out of the socket.
4. Install the new bulb.
5. Push the bulb straight into the socket and turn clockwise to
reinstall.
6. Push and turn the license plate lamp away from you through the
opening.
7. Reinstall the two screws holding the license plate lamp.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb
Number
Back-Up Lamps 94535571
Center
High-Mounted
Stoplamp
(CHMSL) 94535587
Front Parking/Turn
Signal Lamps 94535578Exterior Lamp
Bulb
Number
Front Sidemarker
Lamps 94535578
Headlamps 94535548
License
Plate Lamp 94535587
Rear Sidemarker
Lamps 94535577
Rear Turn Signal
Lamps 94535572
Stoplamp/
Taillamps 94535577
For replacement bulbs not listed
here, contact your dealer.

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Electrical System
Electrical System
Overload
The vehicle has fuses and circuit
breakers to protect against an
electrical system overload.
When the current electrical load is
too heavy, the circuit breaker opens
and closes, protecting the circuit
until the current load returns to
normal or the problem is fixed.
This greatly reduces the chance of
circuit overload and fire caused by
electrical problems.
Fuses and circuit breakers protect
the following in the vehicle:
.Headlamp Wiring
.Windshield Wiper Motor
.Power Windows and Other
Power Accessories
Replace a bad fuse with a new one
of the identical size and rating. If there is a problem on the road
and a fuse needs to be replaced,
the same amperage fuse can be
borrowed. Choose some feature of
the vehicle that is not needed to use
and replace it as soon as possible.
Headlamp Wiring
An electrical overload may cause
the lamps to go on and off, or in
some cases to remain off. Have the
headlamp wiring checked right away
if the lamps go on and off or
remain off.
Windshield Wipers
If the wiper motor overheats due to
heavy snow or ice, the windshield
wipers will stop until the motor cools
and will then restart.
Although the circuit is protected
from electrical overload, overload
due to heavy snow or ice may
cause wiper linkage damage.
Always clear ice and heavy snow
from the windshield before using the
windshield wipers.If the overload is caused by an
electrical problem and not snow or
ice, be sure to get it fixed.
Fuses and Circuit
Breakers
The wiring circuits in the vehicle
are protected from short circuits
by a combination of fuses, circuit
breakers, and fusible thermal links.
This greatly reduces the chance of
fires caused by electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band
inside the fuse. If the band is broken
or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure
you replace a bad fuse with a new
one of the identical size and rating.
Fuses of the same amperage
can be temporarily borrowed from
another fuse location, if a fuse goes
out. Replace the fuse as soon as
you can.

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Engine Compartment
Fuse Block
The engine compartment fuse block
is located on the driver side of the
vehicle, near the battery. See
Engine Compartment Overview on
page 10‑8for more information on
location.
Notice: Spilling liquid on any
electrical component on the
vehicle may damage it. Always
keep the covers on any electrical
component.
To access the fuses, press in the
side flaps to release the cover. To
reinstall the cover, push the cover
until it is secure.
Fuses Usage
FAN HI Cooling Fan HI
Relay
ABS‐1 EBCM Fuses
Usage
ABS‐2 EBCM
SJB BATT Instrument Panel
Fuse Block

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FusesUsage
ACC/IG1 IGN1 Relay
IG2/ST IGN2 Relay, Starter
Relay
ACC/RAP Instrument Panel
Fuse Block
P/
WINDOW‐2 Power Window
Switch
P/W
WINDOW‐1 Power Window
Switch
FAN LOW Cooling Fan LOW
Relay
A/CON A/C Compressor
Relay Fuses
Usage
PKLP LH Tail Lamp (LH),
Side Marker (LH),
Turn Signal &
Parking Lamp (LH),
License Lamp
PKLP RH Tail Lamp (RH),
Side Marker (RH),
Turn Signal &
Parking Lamp
(RH), License
Lamp, I/P Fuse
Block
ECU ECM, TCM
FRT FOG Front Fog Lamp
Relay Fuses
Usage
F/PUMP Fuel Pump Relay
HAZARD Hazard Switch,
Hood Contact
Switch
HDLP HI LH Head Lamp
(LH), IPC
HDLP HI RH Head Lamp (RH) IPC IPC
HDLP LO LH Head Lamp (LH),
I/P Fuse Block
HDLP LO RH Head Lamp (RH) EMS‐1 ECM, InjectorDLIS Ignition Switch