clock CHEVROLET AVEO 2007 1.G Owner's Manual

Try to adjust your speed so you can “drive”
through the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady
speed. Wait to accelerate until you are out of
the curve, and then accelerate gently into
the straightaway.
Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories can
affect your vehicle’s performance. SeeAccessories
and Modifications on page 264.
Steering in Emergencies
There are times when steering can be more
effective than braking. For example, you come over
a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car
suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts
out from between parked cars and stops right in
front of you. You can avoid these problems by
braking — if you can stop in time. But sometimes
you cannot; there is not room. That is the time for
evasive action — steering around the problem.
Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies
like these. First apply the brakes — but, unless you
have anti-lock brakes, not enough to lock the
wheels. SeeBraking on page 224. It is better to
remove as much speed as you can from a possible
collision. Then steer around the problem, to the left
or right depending on the space available.An emergency like this requires close attention
and a quick decision. If you are holding the
steering wheel at the recommended 9 and
3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full
180 degrees very quickly without removing either
hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly,
and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you
have avoided the object.
The fact that such emergency situations are always
possible is a good reason to practice defensive
driving at all times and wear safety belts properly.
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The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged
fuel door on the passenger’s side of the vehicle.To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly
counterclockwise. The fuel cap has a spring
in it; if the cap is released too soon, it will spring
back to the right.
{CAUTION:
Fuel can spray out on you if you open the
fuel cap too quickly. If you spill fuel and
then something ignites it, you could be
badly burned. This spray can happen if
your tank is nearly full, and is more likely
in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly
and wait for any hiss noise to stop. Then
unscrew the cap all the way.
Hatchback shown. Sedan similar
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Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not top off or overfill
the tank and wait a few seconds after you have
finished pumping before removing the nozzle.
Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon
as possible. SeeWashing Your Vehicle on
page 349.
When replacing the fuel cap, turn it 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 180.
{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 180.
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{CAUTION:
Adding only plain water to your cooling
system can be dangerous. Plain water, or
some other liquid such as alcohol, can
boil before the proper coolant mixture will.
Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is
set for the proper coolant mixture. With
plain water or the wrong mixture, your
engine could get too hot but you would
not get the overheat warning. Your engine
could catch re and you or others could
be burned. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean,
drinkable water and a proper coolant.
Notice:In cold weather, water can freeze and
crack the engine, radiator, heater core and
other parts. Use the recommended coolant and
the proper coolant mixture.
{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
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.
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6. Release the spring that retains the bulb.
7. Remove the old bulb.
8. Install the new bulb.
9. Install the bulb retaining spring.
10. Reverse Steps 1 through 6 to install the
headlamp assembly.
Front Turn Signal and Parking
Lamps (Hatchback)
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 under
Headlamps (Hatchback) on page 310or
Headlamps (Sedan) on page 311for
instructions on how to remove the
headlamp assembly.
2. Turn the front turn signal bulb socket
counterclockwise.
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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.
Front Turn Signal and Parking
Lamps (Sedan)
To replace a front turn signal or parking lamp
bulb, do the following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on
page 274for more information.
2. Remove the headlamp assembly. See Steps 2
through 4 underHeadlamps (Hatchback) on
page 310orHeadlamps (Sedan) on page 311
for instructions on how to remove the
headlamp assembly.3. Turn the front turn signal bulb socket
counterclockwise.
4. Pull the front turn signal bulb socket out of the
lamp housing.
5. Press the bulb inward and turn it
counterclockwise to remove it from the
bulb socket.
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6. Install the new bulb into the socket by
pressing it in and turning it clockwise.
7. Install the socket into the lamp housing by
turning it clockwise.
8. Reverse Steps 1 through 2 underHeadlamps
(Hatchback) on page 310orHeadlamps
(Sedan) on page 311to install the assembly.
Turn Signal Lamps (Side)
To replace a side turn signal bulb, do the following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on
page 274for more information.
2. See Steps 2 through 5 underHeadlamps
(Hatchback) on page 310orHeadlamps
(Sedan) on page 311to access the side turn
signal lamps.
3. Remove the side turn signal lamp assembly
by pulling it forward.
4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise.5. Remove the bulb from the lamp housing by
pulling the bulb straight out of the socket.
6. Install the new bulb into the bulb socket by
pushing it in and rotating the bulb socket
clockwise.
7. Push the side turn signal lamp assembly back
into its original position.
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Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps
To replace a taillamp, turn signal lamp, stoplamp,
or back-up bulb, do the following:
1. Open the trunk or liftgate. SeeTrunk on
page 97orLiftgate (Hatchback) on page 100
for 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. Turn the bulb socket clockwise
to secure.
7. Reverse Step 2 to reinstall the lamp housing.
Hatchback
Sedan
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License Plate Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Remove the two screws holding each 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. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the
license plate lamp.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-Up 94535571
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL)94535587
Headlamps 94535548
Front Parking/Turn
Signal (Hatchback)94535574
Front Parking/Turn
Signal (Sedan)94535574
Side Turn Signal (Hatchback) 94535587
Side Turn Signal (Sedan) 94535587
Stoplamp/Taillamps 94535574
Turn Signal Lamps 94535572
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact
your dealer/retailer.
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3. Remove the foam tray.
4. Remove the jack, the jack handle and the
wheel wrench from the foam tray.5. Turn the retainer counterclockwise and
remove it from the compact spare.
6. Remove the compact spare tire. SeeCompact
Spare Tire on page 344for more information.
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