lock CHEVROLET AVEO 2007 1.G Owner's Manual

Airbags should never be regarded as anything
more than a supplement to safety belts, and then
only in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal
collisions for the driver’s and right front
passenger’s frontal airbags, and only in moderate
to severe side collisions for vehicles with side
impact airbags.
What Will You See After an Airbag
Inates?
After an airbag inflates, it quickly deflates, so
quickly that some people may not even realize the
airbag inflated. Some components of the airbag
module — the steering wheel hub for the driver’s
frontal airbag, the instrument panel for the
right front passenger’s frontal airbag, and for
seating positions with side impact airbags, the side
of the seatback closest to the door — may be
hot for a short time. The parts of the airbag that
come into contact with you may be warm, but
not too hot to touch. There may be some smoke
and dust coming from the vents in the deflated
airbags. Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver
from seeing out of the windshield or being able
to steer the vehicle, nor does it prevent people
from leaving the vehicle.
{CAUTION:
When an airbag inates, there may be
dust in the air. This dust could cause
breathing problems for people with a
history of asthma or other breathing
trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the
vehicle should get out as soon as it is
safe to do so. If you have breathing
problems but cannot get out of the vehicle
after an airbag inates, then get fresh air
by opening a window or a door. If you
experience breathing problems following
an airbag deployment, you should seek
medical attention.
Your vehicle has a feature that may automatically
unlock the doors, turn the interior lamps on,
and turn on the hazard warning flashers when the
airbags inflate. You can lock the doors, turn the
interior lamps off, and turn the hazard warning
flashers off by using the controls for those
features.
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In many crashes severe enough to inflate an
airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle
deformation. Additional windshield breakage may
also occur from the right front passenger airbag.
•Airbags are designed to inflate only once. After
they inflate, you will need some new parts for
the airbag system. If you do not get them, the
airbag system will not be there to help protect
you in another crash. A new system will include
airbag modules and possibly other parts. The
service manual for your vehicle covers the need
to replace other parts.
•Your vehicle has a crash sensing and
diagnostic module which records information
after a crash. SeeVehicle Data Collection and
Event Data Recorders on page 413.
•Let only qualified technicians work on your
airbag system. Improper service can mean that
an airbag system will not work properly. See
your dealer for service.
Passenger Sensing System
Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system for
the right front passenger position. The passenger
airbag status indicator will be visible when you
turn your ignition key to ON or START.
If you have a sedan, the airbag off symbol will be
visible near the clock, located in the center of
the instrument panel, during the system check.
SeePassenger Airbag Status Indicator (Sedan) on
page 161.
United States – SedanCanada – Sedan
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Keys.............................................................. 88
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.......... 90
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation................................................. 91
Doors and Locks.......................................... 94
Door Locks................................................. 94
Central Door Unlocking System................... 95
Door Ajar Reminder.................................... 95
Rear Door Security Locks........................... 96
Lockout Protection....................................... 97
Trunk.......................................................... 97
Liftgate (Hatchback)................................... 100
Windows...................................................... 101
Manual Windows....................................... 101
Power Windows........................................ 102
Sun Visors................................................ 103
Theft-Deterrent Systems............................. 103
Theft-Deterrent System.............................. 103
Immobilizer................................................ 106
Immobilizer Operation................................ 106
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle......... 107
New Vehicle Break-In................................ 107
Ignition Positions....................................... 108Starting the Engine.................................... 109
Engine Coolant Heater.............................. 110
Automatic Transaxle Operation.................. 112
Manual Transaxle Operation...................... 116
Parking Brake........................................... 117
Shifting Into Park (P)
(Automatic Transaxle)............................ 118
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................. 120
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle).... 121
Parking Over Things That Burn................. 121
Engine Exhaust......................................... 122
Running the Engine While Parked............. 123
Mirrors......................................................... 124
Manual Rearview Mirror............................. 124
Outside Manual Mirrors............................. 124
Outside Power Mirror................................ 125
Outside Convex Mirror............................... 126
Outside Heated Mirrors............................. 126
Storage Areas............................................. 126
Glove Box................................................. 127
Cupholder(s).............................................. 127
Sunglasses Storage Compartment............. 127
Sunroof....................................................... 128
Section 2 Features and Controls
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One key is used for the
ignition, the doors and
all other locks.
When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer
removes the key tag and gives it to the first owner.
The tag has a code on it that tells your dealer
how to make extra keys. For vehicle security, keep
the key tag in a safe place and also record the
key number somewhere other than inside of
the vehicle. If you lose your key, you will be able
to have a new one made easily using the tag.Your vehicle may have an electronic immobilizer
designed to protect your car against theft. If
so, only keys with the correct electronic code can
be used to start the vehicle. SeeImmobilizer
Operation on page 106for additional information.
Even if a key has the same profile, it will not
start the engine if the electronic code is incorrect.
If you need a new key, contact your dealer
who can obtain the correct key code. Also see
Roadside Assistance Program on page 408.
Notice:If you ever lock your keys in your
vehicle, you may have to damage the vehicle to
get in. Be sure you have spare keys.
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System
If the vehicle has the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
system, it operates on a radio frequency subject
to Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Rules and with Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.Changes or modifications to this system by other
than an authorized service facility could void
authorization to use this equipment.
At times you may notice a decrease in range. This
is normal for any RKE system. If the transmitter
does not work or if you have to stand closer
to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this:
•Check the distance. You may be too far
from your vehicle. You may need to stand
closer during rainy or snowy weather.
•Check the location. Other vehicles or objects
may be blocking the signal. Take a few steps
to the left or right, hold the transmitter
higher, and try again.
•Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See “Battery Replacement”
underRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 91.
•If you are still having trouble, see your
dealer/retailer or a qualified technician
for service.
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation
You can lock and unlock your vehicle’s doors from
about 20 ft (6 m) away using the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.The following functions may be available if your
vehicle has the RKE system:Hatchback
Q(Lock):Press this button to lock all of the
doors. If all of the doors and the trunk or liftgate are
closed, the hazard lamps will flash once and the
horn will chirp to indicate that locking has occurred
and that the theft-deterrent system is active.
K(Unlock):Press this button to unlock all of
the doors. The hazard lamps will flash twice
to indicate that unlocking has occurred and that
the theft-deterrent system is deactivated.
HatchbackSedan
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Sedan
n(Lock/Unlock):Press this button to lock all of
the doors. The hazard lamps will flash once
to indicate that locking has occurred and that the
theft-deterrent system is active. Press this
button again to unlock all of the doors. The hazard
lamps will flash twice to indicate that unlocking
has occurred and that the theft-deterrent system is
deactivated.
V(Remote Trunk Release):Press and hold
this button for approximately one second to
open the trunk.
The LED light, on the transmitter, will flash when
the buttons on the transmitter are pressed.
The lock and unlock buttons will not operate and
the theft-deterrent system will not activate
while the key is in the ignition.
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your
Vehicle
Each RKE transmitter is coded to prevent another
transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a
transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be
purchased through your dealer. Remember to
bring any remaining transmitters with you when
you go to your dealer. When the dealer matches
the replacement transmitter to your vehicle,
any remaining transmitters must also be matched.
Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter,
the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle.
Each vehicle can have a maximum of five
transmitters matched to it.
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Doors and Locks
Door Locks
{CAUTION:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers, especially children, can
easily open the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. When a door is
locked, the handle will not open it.
You increase the chance of being
thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if
the doors are not locked. So, wear
safety belts properly and lock the
doors whenever you drive.
Young children who get into unlocked
vehicles may be unable to get out. A
child can be overcome by extreme
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heat and can suffer permanent injuries
or even death from heat stroke.
Always lock your vehicle whenever
you leave it.
Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down
or stop your vehicle. Locking your
doors can help prevent this from
happening.
There are several ways to lock and unlock your
vehicle.
From the outside, use your key or the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. SeeRemote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on
page 91.
To manually unlock the front doors from the
outside, insert the key and turn it toward the front
of the vehicle. To manually lock the doors from
the outside, insert the key and turn it toward
the rear of the vehicle.
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All doors, except for the driver’s door, can be
locked by pushing down the manual door lock and
then closing the door. The driver’s door can
only by locked from the outside by using the key
or the optional remote keyless entry transmitter.
From the inside, you can lock and unlock all of the
doors by pushing or pulling the manual door
lock located on each door.
Central Door Unlocking System
Your vehicle may be equipped with the central
door unlocking system. This system is activated
from the driver’s door.
From the outside, you can lock or unlock all the
doors by using either the key or the remote
keyless entry transmitter, if equipped. From the
inside, you can lock or unlock all the doors
by using the driver’s door lock switch while the
driver’s door is closed.
Door Ajar Reminder
If one of the doors on
the sedan is not closed
properly while the
ignition is on, the door
ajar light on the
instrument panel comes
on and stays on until
the doors are closed.
If one of the doors on the hatchback is not closed
properly while the ignition is on, the door ajar
light on the secondary information center comes
on and stays on until the doors are closed.
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Rear Door Security Locks
Your vehicle has rear
door security locks on
each rear door that
prevent passengers
from opening the
rear doors from
the inside.
Using the Rear Door Security Lock
1. Move the lever up to lock.
2. Close the door.
3. Do the same thing to the other rear door lock.
Notice:Pulling the inside door handle while
the rear door security locks are engaged could
damage your vehicle. Do not pull the inside
door handle while the rear door security locks
are engaged.
The rear doors on your vehicle cannot be opened
from the inside while this feature is in use.
Opening a Rear Door When the
Security Lock is On
1. Unlock the door from the inside.
2. Open the door from the outside.
If you do not cancel the security lock, adults or
older children who ride in the rear will not be able
to open the rear door from the inside. You
should let adults and older children know how to
cancel the locks.
Canceling the Rear Door Security Lock
1. Unlock the door from the inside and open
the door from the outside.
2. Move the lever down to unlock.
3. Do the same for the other rear door.
The rear door locks can now be locked and
unlocked normally.
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