clock CHEVROLET AVEO 2005 1.G User Guide
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When replacing the fuel cap, turn it to the right
(clockwise) until it clicks. Make sure the cap is fully
installed. The diagnostic system can determine if the
fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.
This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere.
SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-28.
{CAUTION:
If a re starts while you are refueling, do not
remove the nozzle. Shut off the ow of fuel by
shutting off the pump or by notifying the
station attendant. Leave the area immediately.
Notice:If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get
the right type. Your dealer can get one for you.
If you get the wrong type, it may not t properly.
This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to
light and may damage your fuel tank and emissions
system. SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp on
page 3-28.
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
{CAUTION:
Never ll a portable fuel container while it is in
your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from
the container can ignite the gasoline vapor.
You can be badly burned and your vehicle
damaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury to
you and others:
Dispense gasoline only into approved
containers.
Do not ll a container while it is inside a
vehicle, in a vehicle’s trunk, pickup bed,
or on any surface other than the ground.
Bring the ll nozzle in contact with the
inside of the ll opening before operating
the nozzle. Contact should be maintained
until the lling is complete.
Do not smoke while pumping gasoline.
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{CAUTION:
You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol
and it will burn if the engine parts are hot
enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine.
1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure
cap when the cooling system, including the coolant
surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator
hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap
slowly counterclockwise (left) about two or two
and one-half turns.
If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. This will
allow any pressure still left to be vented out
the discharge hose.2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and
remove it.
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Front Turn Signal and Parking
Lamps
To replace a front turn signal or parking lamp bulb,
do the following:
1. Remove the radiator grille and the headlamp
assembly. See Steps 2 through 5 underHeadlamps
on page 5-40for instructions on how to remove
the headlamp assembly.
2. Turn the front turn signal bulb socket
counterclockwise.3. Pull the front turn signal bulb socket out of the lamp
housing.
4. Press the bulb inward and turn it counterclockwise
to remove it from the bulb socket.
5. Install the new bulb into the socket by pressing it in
and turning it clockwise.
6. Install the socket into the lamp housing by turning it
clockwise.
7. Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to install the assembly.
Turn Signal Lamps (Side)
To replace a side turn signal bulb, do the following:
1. Remove the radiator grille and the headlamp
assembly. See Steps 2 through 5 underHeadlamps
on page 5-40to access the side turn signal
lamps.
2. Remove the side turn signal lamp assembly by
pulling it forward.
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise.
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4. Remove the bulb from the lamp housing by pulling
the bulb straight out of the socket.
5. Install the new bulb into the bulb socket by pushing
it in and rotating the bulb socket clockwise.
6. Push the side turn signal lamp assembly back into
its original position.
Fog Lamps
To replace a fog lamp bulb, do the following:
1. Locate the fog lamp bulb socket by reaching under
the front bumper.
2. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the
bulb socket.
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and
remove it.
4. Install the new bulb.
5. Reverse Steps 2 through 3 to reinstall.
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Sidemarker Lamps (Front)
To replace a front sidemarker bulb, do the following:
1. Remove the radiator grille and the headlamp
assembly. See Steps 2 through 5 underHood
Release on page 5-10to access the front
sidemarker lamps.
2. Turn the front sidemarker bulb socket
counterclockwise.
3. Pull the front sidemarker bulb socket out of the front
bumper.4. Pull the old bulb straight out from the bulb socket.
5. Install the new bulb by pressing it straight into
the bulb socket.
6. Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to install the bulb socket
and assembly.
Sidemarker Lamps (Rear)
To replace a rear sidemarker bulb, do the following:
1. Reach into the inside of the rear bumper and locate
the rear sidemarker bulb socket.
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise.
3. Pull the bulb socket out of the rear bumper.
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4. Pull the old bulb straight out of the socket.
5. Install the new bulb by pressing it straight into the
socket.
6. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall.
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps
To replace a taillamp, stoplamp or back-up bulb, do the
following:
1. Open the trunk or liftgate. SeeTrunk (Sedan) on
page 2-9orLiftgate (Hatchback) on page 2-11for
more information.2. Remove the two screws and the lamp assembly.
3. Remove the bulb socket by turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing the
bulb and turning it counterclockwise.
5. Install the appropriate bulb into the socket.
6. Replace the bulb socket into the lamp housing.
Twist the bulb socket clockwise to secure.
7. Reverse Step 2 to reinstall the lamp housing.
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5. Turn the retainer counterclockwise and remove it
from the compact spare.
6. Remove the compact spare tire. SeeCompact
Spare Tire on page 5-68for more information.
Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
1. If your vehicle has wheel covers, loosen the four
plastic caps by hand or by using the wheel wrench.
The plastic nuts do not come off of the cover.
2. Remove the wheel cover using the flat end of the
jack handle or the screwdriver. Pry along the edge
of the wheel cover until it comes off.
3. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts.
Do not remove them yet.
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