CHEVROLET AVEO 2005 1.G Owners Manual

Running the Engine While 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. See the earlier caution under
Engine Exhaust on page 2-30.
Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly
carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if
the climate control fan is at the highest setting.
One place this can happen is a garage.
Exhaust — with CO — can come in easily.
NEVER park in a garage with the engine
running.
Another closed-in place can be a blizzard.
SeeWinter Driving on page 4-23.
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle
if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with
the parking brake rmly set. Your vehicle can
roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine
is running unless you have to. If you have left
the engine running, the vehicle can move
suddenly. You or others could be injured.
To be sure your vehicle will not move, even
when you are on fairly level ground, always set
your parking brake and move the shift lever
to PARK (P).
Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle will not
move. SeeShifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle)
on page 2-27.
If you are parking on a hill and if you are pulling a
trailer, also seeTowing a Trailer on page 4-35.
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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. Push the control for daytime use; pull it for
night use.
Outside Manual Mirrors
The outside rearview mirrors should be adjusted so you
can see a little of the side of your vehicle when you
are sitting in a comfortable driving position.
Adjust the outside manual mirrors using the control
lever located next to the mirror.
The outside rearview mirrors can be folded flat against
the side of the vehicle by pushing them toward the
vehicle’s doors.
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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. The ignition must be turned to ON to adjust
the mirrors.
The outside rearview mirrors can be folded flat against
the side of the vehicle by pushing them toward the
vehicle’s doors.
Outside Convex Mirror
{CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder
before changing lanes.
The passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror’s surface is curved so more can be seen from the
driver’s seat. It also makes things, like other vehicles,
look farther away than they really are.
Outside Heated Mirrors
If your vehicle has this feature, when you operate the
rear window defogger, the heated driver’s and
passenger’s outside power mirrors are warmed to
help clear them of ice, snow, and condensation.
See “Rear Window and Outside Mirror Defogger”
underClimate Control System on page 3-14for more
information.
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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. To use the
cupholder, push in on its outer edge. Then pull out the
cupholder. After use, push in the cupholder until it
latches.
There is also a cupholder located in the rear part of the
center console, behind the parking brake.
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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.
Sunroof
If the vehicle has this
feature, the switch is
located on the headliner
between the sun visors.
The sunroof will only operate when the ignition is turned
to ON. The sunroof can be opened to a vent position or it
can be opened all of the way.
You must manually open and close the sunroof cover.
To open the sunroof to the vent position, open the
sunroof cover. Then press and hold UP. To return the
sunroof to its original position, press DOWN and
hold it until the sunroof reaches the desired position.
To fully open the sunroof, open the sunroof cover.
Then press and hold DOWN. To close the sunroof, press
UP and hold it until the sunroof is closed. The sunroof will
stop if the switch is released during operation.
In both the vent and fully open positions, the air flow can
be adjusted for driving comfort by pushing and holding
the switch until the sunroof moves to the desired position.
The sunroof cannot be opened or closed if the vehicle
has an electrical failure.
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✍NOTES
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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
Fog Lamps..................................................3-11
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-11
Dome Lamp.................................................3-12
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-12
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-13
Climate Controls............................................3-14
Climate Control System.................................3-14
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-17
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-18Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-19
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-20
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-21
Trip Odometer..............................................3-21
Tachometer.................................................3-21
Safety Belt Reminder Tone............................3-21
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-22
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-23
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-23
Fuel Gage...................................................3-23
Low Fuel Warning Light.................................3-24
Secondary Information Center (SIC).................3-25
Clock..........................................................3-26
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-26
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-26
Charging System Light..................................3-27
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-28
Hold Mode Light...........................................3-28
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-28
Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-31
Fog Lamp Light............................................3-32
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Indicator Light...........................................3-32
Door Ajar Light.............................................3-32
Section 3 Instrument Panel
3-1

Audio System(s).............................................3-33
AM-FM Radio...............................................3-33
Radio with CD (Base Level)...........................3-35
Radio with CD (MP3)....................................3-39Radio Reception...........................................3-45
Care of Your CDs.........................................3-45
Care of the CD Player...................................3-45
Fixed Mast Antenna......................................3-45
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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✍NOTES
3-3

Instrument Panel Overview
3-4