bulb CHEVROLET AVEO 2007 1.G Owners Manual

Bulb Replacement................................ 309
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ... 318
Tires ..................................................... 319
Appearance Care .................................. 345
Vehicle Identification ............................. 354
Electrical System .................................. 355
Capacities and Specifications ................ 368
Index ............................................................423

Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts ............................ 369 Maintenance Schedule
............................... 371
Maintenance Schedule .......................... 372
Customer Assistance Information ............. 401
Customer Assistance and Information .... 402
Reporting Safety Defects ...................... 419


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Turn and Lane-Change Signals
The turn signal has two upward (for right) and
two downward (for left) positions. These positions
allow you to signal a turn or a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or
down. When the turn is finished, the lever will
return automatically.
An arrow on the
instrument panel
cluster will flash in the
direction of the turn
or lane change.
To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the
lever until the arrow starts to flash. Hold it
there until you complete your lane change. The
lever will return by itself when you release it.
As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows
flash rapidly, a signal bulb may be burned out
and other drivers will not see your turn signal.If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the arrows do not go on at all when
you signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and
then check the fuse. SeeFuses and Circuit
Breakers on page 356.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
To change the headlamps from low beam to
high beam, push the turn signal/multifunction lever
away from you.
When the high beams
are on, this light on the
instrument panel cluster
also will be on if the
ignition is turned to ON.
To change the headlamps from high beam to low
beam, pull the turn signal lever toward you.
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The oil light could also come on in three other
situations:
•When the ignition is on but the engine is not
running, the light will come on as a test to
show you it is working. The light will go
out when you turn the ignition on. If it does
not come on with the ignition on, you
may have a problem with the fuse or bulb.
Have it fixed right away.
•If you make a hard stop, the light may come
on for a moment. This is normal.
{CAUTION:
Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is
low. If you do, your engine can become so
hot that it catches re. You or others could
be burned. Check your oil as soon as
possible and have your vehicle serviced.Notice:Lack of proper engine oil maintenance
may damage the engine. The repairs would
not be covered by your warranty. Always follow
the maintenance schedule in this manual for
changing engine oil.
Fog Lamp Light
If your vehicle has this
feature, the fog lamps
light will come on
when the fog lamps
are in use.
The light will go out when the fog lamps are
turned off. SeeFog Lamps on page 146for more
information.
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Oil Pressure Light
If your vehicle has low
engine oil pressure, this
light will stay on after
you start your engine, or
come on when you
are driving.
This indicates that your engine is not receiving
enough oil. The engine could be low on oil,
or could have some other oil problem. Have it
fixed immediately by your dealer.
The oil light could also come on in three other
situations:
•When the ignition is on but the engine is not
running, the light will come on as a test to
show you it is working. The light will go
out when you turn the ignition on. If it does
not come on with the ignition on, you
may have a problem with the fuse or bulb.
Have it fixed right away.
•If you make a hard stop, the light may come
on for a moment. This is normal.
{CAUTION:
Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is
low. If you do, your engine can become so
hot that it catches re. You or others could
be burned. Check your oil as soon as
possible and have your vehicle serviced.
Notice:Lack of proper engine oil maintenance
may damage the engine. The repairs would
not be covered by your warranty. Always follow
the maintenance schedule in this manual for
changing engine oil.
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Service........................................................ 264
Accessories and Modifications................... 264
California Proposition 65 Warning.............. 265
Doing Your Own Service Work.................. 265
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle.......................................... 266
Fuel............................................................. 266
Gasoline Octane........................................ 266
Gasoline Specifications.............................. 266
California Fuel........................................... 267
Additives................................................... 267
Fuels in Foreign Countries........................ 268
Filling the Tank......................................... 269
Filling a Portable Fuel Container............... 272
Checking Things Under the Hood.............. 273
Hood Release........................................... 274
Engine Compartment Overview.................. 276
Engine Oil................................................. 277
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter............................ 281
Automatic Transaxle Fluid......................... 283Manual Transaxle Fluid............................. 285
Hydraulic Clutch........................................ 286
Engine Coolant.......................................... 287
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap............ 290
Engine Overheating................................... 290
Cooling System......................................... 292
Power Steering Fluid................................. 297
Windshield Washer Fluid........................... 298
Brakes...................................................... 299
Battery...................................................... 303
Jump Starting............................................ 304
Headlamp Aiming........................................ 309
Bulb Replacement....................................... 309
Halogen Bulbs........................................... 309
Headlamps (Hatchback)............................. 310
Headlamps (Sedan)................................... 311
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
(Hatchback)............................................ 312
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
(Sedan).................................................. 313
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Turn Signal Lamps (Side).......................... 314
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL) (Sedan).................................. 315
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps............................... 316
License Plate Lamp................................... 317
Replacement Bulbs................................... 317
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement....... 318
Tires............................................................ 319
Tire Sidewall Labeling............................... 320
Tire Terminology and Definitions............... 323
Inflation - Tire Pressure............................. 326
Tire Inspection and Rotation...................... 327
When It Is Time for New Tires.................. 329
Buying New Tires...................................... 330
Different Size Tires and Wheels................ 331
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..................... 332
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance............ 333
Wheel Replacement.................................. 333
Tire Chains............................................... 335
If a Tire Goes Flat.................................... 335Changing a Flat Tire................................. 336
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools.......... 337
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire....................................... 339
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools...... 344
Compact Spare Tire.................................. 344
Appearance Care........................................ 345
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 345
Fabric/Carpet............................................. 346
Leather...................................................... 347
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces..................................... 348
Care of Safety Belts.................................. 348
Weatherstrips............................................ 348
Washing Your Vehicle............................... 349
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses................ 349
Finish Care............................................... 349
Windshield and Wiper Blades.................... 350
Aluminum Wheels...................................... 350
Tires......................................................... 351
Sheet Metal Damage................................. 351
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp aim has been preset at the factory and
should need no further adjustment.
However, if your vehicle is damaged in an accident,
the headlamp aim may be affected. Aim adjustment
to the low-beam headlamps may be necessary if it
is difficult to see the lane markers (for horizontal
aim), or if oncoming drivers flash their high-beam
headlamps at you (for vertical aim).
If you believe your headlamps need to be
re-aimed, it is recommend that you take the vehicle
to your dealer for service.
Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see
Replacement Bulbs on page 317.
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your dealer.
Halogen Bulbs
{CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas
inside and can burst if you drop or
scratch the bulb. You or others could be
injured. Be sure to read and follow the
instructions on the bulb package.
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Headlamps (Hatchback)
To replace a headlamp bulb, do the following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on
page 274for more information.
2. Remove the five screws from top of the
radiator grille.
3. Remove the radiator grille.
4. Remove the three bolts from the
headlamp assembly.5. Remove the headlamp assembly.
6. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from
the rear of the bulb.
7. Remove the headlamp cap.
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8. Release the spring that retains the bulb by
loosing the screw.
9. Remove the old bulb.
10. Install the new bulb.
11. Install the bulb retaining spring.
12. Reverse Steps 1 through 8 to install the
headlamp assembly.
Headlamps (Sedan)
To replace a headlamp bulb, do the following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on
page 274for more information.
2. Remove the three bolts from the
headlamp assembly.
3. Remove the headlamp assembly.
4. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from
the rear of the bulb.
5. Remove the headlamp cap.
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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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