CHEVROLET AVEO 2011 1.G Owner's Manual

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Press the HOLD button on the shift
lever console to turn on Hold Mode.
Press the button again to turn off
Hold Mode, and return to normal
automatic transmission operation.
When Hold Mode is selected in
D4 (Drive), the transmission is held
in 3 (Third) gear, which locks out
D4 (Drive). This allows for engine
braking when slowing from higher
speeds.When Hold Mode is selected in
2 (Second), the transmission will
start in 2 (Second) gear instead of
1 (First), helping to reduce wheel
spin when starting out on slippery
surface such as snow, mud or ice.
Since selecting Hold Mode in
D4 (Drive) locks the transmission in
3 (Third), and prevents downshifts to
2 (Second) or 1 (First), acceleration
from a stop or near stop on dry
pavement will be slower than
expected. Hold Mode should not be
selected during these situations.
See
Automatic Transmission on
page 9‑25.
Cold Weather Shifting
When operating the vehicle in
severe cold conditions, the
transmission may be prevented
from shifting into D4 gear until the
transmission fluid has warmed up
to its operational temperature.
Five-Speed Manual
Transmission
Up‐Shift Light
Vehicles equipped with a manual
transmission may have an up-shift
light. This light indicates when to
shift to the next higher gear for
better fuel economy.
For the best fuel economy,
accelerate slowly and shift when
the light comes on, if weather, road,
and traffic conditions allow.
It is normal for the light to go on
and off if the accelerator position
changes quickly. Ignore the light
during downshifts.

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Reverse Lockout
The manual transmission is
equipped with a lock ring to prevent
shifting into R (Reverse). To shift
into R (Reverse), press down the
clutch pedal, lift up the ring on
the shift lever, and shift into
R (Reverse). Let up on the clutch
pedal slowly while pressing the
accelerator pedal.
SeeManual Transmission on
page 9‑29.Vehicle Features
Radio(s)
Radio with CD Shown
O: Press and release to turn the
system on. Press and hold this knob
for more than two seconds to turn
the system off.
Turn to increase or decrease the
volume. When the system is on, press and
release
Oto mute the system.
Press and release
Oagain to turn
the sound back on.
BAND: Press to choose FM, AM,
or XM™ (if equipped).
uSEEK:Press to seek the next
radio station with a strong signal in
the selected band.
tSEEK: Press to seek the
previous radio station with a strong
signal in the selected band.
[TUNE: Press to go to the next
station manually.
rTUNE: Press to go to the
previous station manually.
SCAN/AST: Press to scan radio
stations. Press and hold to use
Automatic Store.

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CD/AUX:Press to play a CD when
listening to the radio. CDP appears
on the display when the CD player
has been selected. The CD symbol
will appear on the display when a
CD is loaded. Press CD/AUX while
a CD is playing to pause the CD.
PAUSE flashes on the display.
Press CD/AUX again to start playing
the CD. Press CD/AUX to play a CD
when listening to the audio contents
from another device (AUX mode).
CDP appears on the display when
the CD player has been selected.
The CD symbol will appear on the
display when a CD is loaded.
Press to play a CD while a portable
audio device is playing. Press CD/
AUX a second time for the system
to begin playing audio from the
connected portable audio player.
The portable audio device continues
playing until it is turned off.
For more information about these
and other radio features, see
Operation on page 7‑2.Storing a Favorite Station
A maximum of 36 stations can be
programmed as favorites using the
six pushbuttons positioned below
the radio station frequency labels
and by using the radio favorites
page button (FAV button). Press the
FAV button to go through up to six
pages of favorites, each having six
favorite stations available per page.
If Automatic Store is used, then four
pages of favorites are available.
Each page of favorites can contain
any combination of AM, FM,
or XM™ (if equipped) stations.
See “Storing a Favorite Station”
under AM-FM Radio on page 7‑3
and CD Player on page 7‑10.
Satellite Radio
XM is a satellite radio service
that is based in the 48 contiguous
United States and 10 Canadian
provinces. XM satellite radio has
a wide variety of programming
and commercial-free music,
coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality
sound.
A fee is required to receive the
XM service.
For more information, refer to:
.www.xmradio.com or call
1-800-929-2100 (U.S.)
.www.xmradio.ca or call
1-877-438-9677 (Canada)
See “XM Satellite Radio Service”
under Satellite Radio on page 7‑6.

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Portable Audio Devices
This vehicle may have a 3.5 mm
(1/8 in) auxiliary input jack, located
on the lower right side of the audio
faceplate. External devices such as
iPods
®, laptop computers, MP3
players, etc. can be connected to
the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input
jack using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input
jack cable.
See “Using the Auxiliary Input Jack”
under AM-FM Radio on page 7‑3
and CD Player on page 7‑10.
Steering Wheel Controls
Front View of the Steering Wheel
Controls
Side View of the Volume Control
If the vehicle has this feature, some
audio controls can be adjusted at
the steering wheel.
PWR: Press and release to turn the
system on and off.
When the system is on, press and
release for a short time to mute the
system. Press and release again to
turn the sound back on.

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+ VOLUME−: Press the
toggle bar located below the
+ VOLUME −to adjust the volume.
MODE: Press and release this
button multiple times to cycle
through the audio playback options
that are available on the vehicle.
SEEK: Press and release to go to
the next preset station, or CD track.
Press and hold for a long time to go
to the next AM, FM, or XM station,
or to fast forward through CD tracks.
For more information, see Steering
Wheel Controls on page 5‑2.Cruise Control
For vehicles with cruise control, the
buttons are located on the right side
of the steering wheel.
I/O: Press to turn the cruise
control on or off.
RES+: Press briefly to make the
vehicle resume to a previously set
speed, or press and hold to
accelerate.
SET−: Press to set the speed or
make the vehicle decelerate.
See Cruise Control on page 9‑32.
Trip Computer (US Only)
The vehicle may have a trip
computer. It provides the driver
with driving information such as the
driving distance for the remaining
fuel, outside temperature, average
fuel economy, and driving time.
The trip computer button is located
in the lower right area of the
tachometer. Each time you press
it, the display cycles through the
available choices.
SeeTrip Computer (US Only) on
page 5‑21.

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Power Outlets
Accessory power outlets can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
The accessory power outlet is
located next to the parking brake
on the center console.
Remove the cover to access and
replace when not in use.
The accessory power outlet is
operational when the ignition is
turned to ACC/ACCESSORY or
ON/RUN.
SeePower Outlets on page 5‑5.
Sunroof
On vehicles with this feature, the
switch is on the headliner between
the sun visors and can only be
operated when the ignition is turned
to ON/RUN. To vent the sunroof, open the
sunshade and then press and hold
the driver side switch. To close,
press the passenger side switch.
To fully open the sunroof, press and
hold the passenger side switch. The
sunshade will open with the sunroof.
To close, press the driver side
switch. Manually close the
sunshade.
See
Sunroof on page 2‑16.

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Performance and
Maintenance
Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The TPMS warning light alerts you
to a significant loss in pressure of
one of the vehicle's tires. If the
warning light comes on, stop as
soon as possible and inflate the
tires to the recommended pressure
shown on the Tire and Loading
Information label. SeeVehicle Load
Limits on page 9‑12. The warning
light will remain on until the tire
pressure is corrected. During cooler conditions, the low tire
pressure warning light may appear
when the vehicle is first started and
then turn off. This may be an early
indicator that the tire pressures are
getting low and the tires need to be
inflated to the proper pressure.
The TPMS does not replace normal
monthly tire maintenance. It is the
driver
’s responsibility to maintain
correct tire pressures.
See Tire Pressure Monitor System
on page 10‑50.
Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates
engine oil life based on vehicle use
and displays a change engine oil
light when it is necessary to change
the engine oil and filter.
Resetting the Oil Life System
1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN, with the engine off.
2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times
within five seconds.
3. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF.
See Engine Oil Life System on
page 10‑12.

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Hood Release
To open the hood:
1. Pull the hood release handleinside the vehicle. It is located
on the lower left side of the
instrument panel.
2. At the front of the vehicle, lift up on the secondary hood release
lever, located under the front
center of the vehicle.
3. Lift the hood and securely placethe hood prop into the slot on
the inner fender.
See Hood on page 10‑6.
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel
mileage. Here are some driving tips
to get the best fuel economy
possible.
.Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.
.Brake gradually and avoid
abrupt stops.
.Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.
.When road and weather
conditions are appropriate, use
cruise control.

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.Always follow posted speed
limits or drive more slowly when
conditions require.
.Keep vehicle tires properly
inflated.
.Combine several trips into a
single trip.
.Replace the vehicle's tires with
the same TPC Spec number
molded into the tire's sidewall
near the size.
.Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.
Roadside Assistance
Program
U.S.:1-800-243-8872
TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438
Canada: 1-800-268-6800
As the owner of a new Chevrolet,
you are automatically enrolled in the
Roadside Assistance program.
See Roadside Assistance Program
on page 13‑6 for more information.
Roadside Assistance and OnStar
If you have an active OnStar
subscription, press the
Qbutton
and the current GPS location will be
sent to an OnStar advisor who will
assess your problem, contact
Roadside Assistance, and relay
your exact location to get the help
you need. Online Owner Center
The Online Owner Center is a
complimentary service that includes
online service reminders, vehicle
maintenance tips, online owner
manual, special privileges,
and more.
Sign up today at:
www.chevyownercenter.com
(U.S.) or
www.gm.ca (Canada).

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OnStar®
For vehicles with an active OnStar
subscription, OnStar uses several
innovative technologies and live
advisors to provide a wide range
of safety, security, navigation,
diagnostics, and calling services.
Automatic Crash Response
In a crash, built‐in sensors can
automatically alert an OnStar
advisor who is immediately
connected to the vehicle to
see if you need help.
How OnStar Service Works
Q:Push this blue button to
connect to a specially trained
OnStar Advisor to verify your
account information and to answer
questions.
]: Push this red emergency
button to get priority help from
specially trained OnStar emergency
advisors.
X: Push this button for hands‐free,
voice‐activated calling and to give
voice commands for Hands‐Free
Calling.
Automatic Crash Response,
Emergency Services, Crisis
Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance,
Vehicle Diagnostics, Remote Door
Unlock, Roadside Assistance, and
Hands‐Free Calling are available
on most vehicles. Not all OnStar
services are available on all
vehicles. For more information
see the OnStar Owner's Guide or visit www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
www.onstar.ca (Canada), contact
OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR
(1‐888‐466‐7827) or TTY
1‐877‐248‐2080, or press
Qto
speak with an OnStar advisor
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
For a full description of OnStar
services and system limitations,
see the OnStar Owner's Guide in
the glove box.
OnStar service is subject to the
OnStar terms and conditions
included in the OnStar Subscriber
Information.
OnStar service requires wireless
communication networks and the
Global Positioning System (GPS)
satellite network. Not all OnStar
services are available everywhere
or on all vehicles at all times.