towing CHEVROLET AVEO 2007 1.G User Guide

•If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where
the towing service will be taking it. Get a
card from the tow truck operator or write down
the driver’s name, the service’s name, and
the phone number.
•Remove any valuables from your vehicle
before it is towed away. Make sure this
includes your insurance information and
registration if you keep these items in
your vehicle.
•Gather the important information you will need
from the other driver. Things like name,
address, phone number, driver’s license
number, vehicle license plate, vehicle make,
model and model year, Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN), insurance company and
policy number, and a general description of
the damage to the other vehicle.
•If possible, call your insurance company from
the scene of the accident. They will walk you
through the information they will need. If
they ask for a police report, phone or go to
the police department headquarters the
next day and you can get a copy of the report
for a nominal fee. In some states/provinces
with “no fault” insurance laws, a report may not
be necessary. This is especially true if there
are no injuries and both vehicles are driveable.
•Choose a reputable collision repair facility
for your vehicle. Whether you select a
dealer/retailer or a private collision repair
facility to fix the damage, make sure you are
comfortable with them. Remember, you
will have to feel comfortable with their work for
a long time.
•Once you have an estimate, read it carefully
and make sure you understand what work
will be performed on your vehicle. If you have
a question, ask for an explanation. Reputable
shops welcome this opportunity.
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P
Paint, Damage............................................ 352
Park (P)
Shifting Into............................................. 118
Shifting Out of......................................... 120
Parking
Brake....................................................... 117
Over Things That Burn............................ 121
Parking Your Vehicle................................... 121
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services.... 374
Part B - Owner Checks and Services.......... 389
Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections ... 394
Part D - Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants................................................ 396
Part E - Maintenance Record...................... 398
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator......161, 177
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............... 154
Passenger Sensing System........................... 77
Passing....................................................... 230
Power
Electrical System..................................... 356
Inadvertent Battery Saver......................... 147
Steering Fluid.......................................... 297
Windows.................................................. 102
Pretensioners, Safety Belt............................. 40
Privacy........................................................ 413
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.... 24
R
Radios........................................................ 186
AM-FM Radio..................................187, 189
Care of Your CD Player........................... 216
Care of Your CDs.................................... 216
Radio with CD......................................... 193
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................ 200
Understanding Reception ......................... 216
Rear Door Security Locks............................. 96
Rear Seat Operation.............................. 13, 15
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts.............. 35
Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper.................... 141
Rearview Mirrors......................................... 124
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 10
Recreational Vehicle Towing........................ 258
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System............ 90
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System,
Operation................................................... 91
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire................................................ 339
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools............ 337
Replacement Bulbs..................................... 317
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Tires (cont.)
Cleaning.................................................. 351
Compact Spare Tire................................. 344
Different Size........................................... 331
If a Tire Goes Flat................................... 335
Inflation - Tire Pressure............................ 326
Inspection and Rotation............................ 327
Installing the Spare Tire........................... 339
Removing the Flat Tire............................. 339
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools......... 337
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools..... 344
Tire Sidewall Labeling.............................. 320
Tire Terminology and Definitions............... 323
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................... 332
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance........... 333
Wheel Replacement................................. 333
When It Is Time for New Tires................. 329
Towing
Recreational Vehicle................................. 258
Towing a Trailer....................................... 260
Your Vehicle............................................. 258
Transaxle
Fluid, Manual........................................... 285
Transaxle Operation, Manual....................... 116
Trip Odometer............................................. 159Trunk............................................................ 97
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................... 138
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................... 137
U
Understanding Radio Reception................... 216
Uniform Tire Quality Grading....................... 332
V
Vehicle
Control..................................................... 224
Damage Warnings....................................... 5
Loading.................................................... 249
Parking Your............................................ 121
Symbols...................................................... 5
Vehicle Data Collection and Event
Data Recorders........................................ 413
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN).......................................... 354
Service Parts Identification Label.............. 354
Vehicle Privacy............................................ 413
Ventilation Adjustment.................................. 154
Visors.......................................................... 103
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