2007 Chevrolet AVEO Owners Manual

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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. 76 {CAUTION: When an airbag inﬂates, 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 inﬂates, 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 when the airbags inﬂate and turn on the hazard warning ﬂashers. You can lock the doors, turn the interior lamps off, and turn the hazard warning ﬂashers on by using the controls for those features. 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 your 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. See Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders on page 414. • 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. United States – Sedan Canada – Sedan 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. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator (Sedan) on page 162. 77 determine if the passenger’s frontal airbag and side impact airbag (if equipped) should be enabled (may inﬂate) or not. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear, rather than the front seat. We recommend that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing child seat, and an older child riding in a booster seat. Your vehicle has a rear seat that accommodates a rear-facing child restraint. A label on your sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. {CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s airbag inﬂates. CAUTION: (Continued) United States – Hatchback Canada – Hatchback If you have a hatchback, the airbag off symbol will be visible in the Secondary Information Center (SIC) during the system check. See Secondary Information Center (SIC) (Hatchback Only) on page 175. When the system check is complete, the airbag off symbol will be visible under certain conditions. The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and side impact airbag (if equipped) under certain conditions. The driver’s airbags are not part of the passenger sensing system. The passenger sensing system works with a sensor that is part of the right front passenger’s seat cushion. The sensor is designed to detect the presence of a properly-seated occupant and 78 CAUTION: (Continued) This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inﬂating airbag. Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger’s frontal airbag and side impact airbag (if equipped) if the system detects a rear-facing child restraint, no system is fail-safe, and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off. We recommend that rear-facing child restraints be secured in the rear seat, even if the airbag or airbags are off. If you need to secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat. The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and side impact airbag (if equipped) if: • The right front passenger seat is unoccupied. • The system determines that an infant is present in a rear-facing infant seat. • The system determines that a small child is present in a forward-facing child restraint. • The system determines that a small child is present in a booster seat. • A right front passenger takes his/her weight off of the seat for a period of time. • The right front passenger seat is occupied by a smaller person, such as a child who has outgrown child restraints. • Or, if there is a critical problem with the airbag system or the passenger sensing system. When the passenger sensing system has turned off the passenger’s frontal airbag and side impact airbag (if equipped), the off symbol will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag or airbags are off. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator (Sedan) on page 162. 79 If a child restraint has been installed and the off symbol is not lit, turn the vehicle off. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint following the child restraint manufacturer’s directions and refer to Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position on page 62. If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle, the off symbol is still not lit, check to make sure that the vehicle’s seatback is not pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion. If this happens, slightly recline the vehicle’s seatback and adjust the seat cushion if possible. Also make sure the child restraint is not trapped under the vehicle head restraint. If this happens, adjust the head restraint. If the off symbol is still not lit, secure the child in the child restraint in a rear seat position in the vehicle and check with your dealer. The passenger sensing system is designed to enable (may inﬂate) the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and side impact airbag (if equipped) anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the right front passenger’s seat. When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbag or airbags to be enabled, the off symbol will not light. For some children who have outgrown child restraints and for very small adults, the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and side impact airbag (if equipped), depending upon the person’s seating posture and body build. Everyone in your vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly — whether or not there is an airbag for that person. If a person of adult-size is sitting in the right front passenger’s seat, but the off symbol is lit, it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat. If this happens do the following: Turn the vehicle off and ask the person to place the seatback in the fully upright position, then sit upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion, with the person’s legs comfortably extended. Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for about two minutes. This allows the system to detect that person and then enable the passenger’s airbag or airbags. 80 {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger’s seat may not have the protection of the frontal airbag and side airbag (if equipped). See Airbag Readiness Light on page 176 for more on this, including important safety information. A thick layer of additional material such as a blanket, or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers, seat heaters, and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. Remove any additional material from the seat cushion before reinstalling or securing the child restraint or small occupant. 81 You might want to consider not using seat covers or other aftermarket equipment if your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. See Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 83 for more information about modiﬁcations that can affect how the system operates. Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around your vehicle. You do not want the system to inﬂate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the airbag system. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 421. {CAUTION: For up to 10 seconds after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected, an airbag can still inﬂate during improper service. You can be injured if you are close to an airbag when it inﬂates. Avoid yellow connectors. They are probably part of the airbag system. Be sure to follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work for you is qualiﬁed to do so. The airbag system does not need regular maintenance. 82 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Q: Is there anything I might add to the front or sides of the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly? A: Yes. If you add things that change your vehicle’s frame, bumper system, height, front end or side sheet metal, they may keep the airbag system from working properly. Also, the airbag system may not work properly if you relocate any of the airbag sensors. If you have any questions about this, you should contact Customer Assistance before you modify your vehicle. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 402. Q: Because I have a disability, I have to get my vehicle modiﬁed. How can I ﬁnd out whether this will affect my airbag system? A: Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, the instrument panel, or airbag wiring can affect the operation of the airbag system. If you have questions, call Customer Assistance. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 402. 83 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired. See Care of Safety Belts on page 348. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. Also look for any opened or broken airbag covers, and have them repaired or replaced. The airbag system does not need regular maintenance. Notice: If you damage the covering for the driver’s or the right front passenger’s frontal airbag, or an airbag covering (if equipped) on a seatback, the airbag may not work properly. You may have to replace the airbag module in the steering wheel, both the airbag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger’s frontal airbag, or both the airbag module and the seatback for seating positions with a side impact airbag (if equipped.) Do not open or break the airbag coverings. Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash {CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure your restraint systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible. 84 If you have had a crash, do you need new belts or LATCH system parts? After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new parts. If the LATCH system was being used during a more severe crash, you may need new LATCH system parts. If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system was not being used at the time of the collision. If an airbag inﬂates, you will need to replace airbag system parts. See the part about the airbag system earlier in this section. If the frontal airbags inﬂate, you will also need to replace the driver’s and right front passenger’s safety belt pretensioners and safety belt. Be sure to do so. Then the new pretensioner and safety belt will be there to help protect you in a collision. After a crash you may need to replace the driver and right front passenger’s safety belt retractor assemblies, even if the frontal airbags have not deployed. The driver and right front passenger’s safety belt retractor assemblies contain the safety belt pretensioners. Have your safety belt pretensioners checked if your vehicle has been in a collision, or if your airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle or while you are driving. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 176. 85 ✍ NOTES 86 Section 2 Features and Controls Keys .............................................................. 88 Remote Keyless Entry System .................... 90 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation .... 91 Doors and Locks .......................................... 94 Door Locks ................................................. 94 Central Door Unlocking System ................... 95 Door Ajar Reminder .................................... 96 Rear Door Security Locks ........................... 96 Lockout Protection ....................................... 97 Trunk .......................................................... 98 Liftgate (Hatchback) ................................... 100 Windows ...................................................... 101 Manual Windows ....................................... 102 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 ....................................... 108 Starting the Engine .................................... 109 Engine Coolant Heater .............................. 110 Automatic Transaxle Operation .................. 111 Manual Transaxle Operation ...................... 115 Parking Brake ........................................... 117 Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle) ............................ 118 Shifting Out of Park (P) ............................. 119 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle) ................................ 120 Parking Over Things That Burn ................. 121 Engine Exhaust ......................................... 122 Running the Engine While Parked ............. 122 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 87 Keys {CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children. 88 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. See Immobilizer Operation on page 106 for 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: vehicle, you may have to damage the vehicle to get in. Be sure you have spare keys. If you ever lock your keys in your 89 At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry 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” under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 91. If you are still having trouble, see your dealer or a qualiﬁed technician for service. • Remote Keyless Entry System If the vehicle has the keyless entry 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. 90 Remote Keyless Entry 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. Hatchback Sedan 91 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. 92 Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your RKE transmitter should last about two years. The battery is weak if the LED fails to illuminate or if the transmitter will not work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it is probably time to change the battery. Notice: When replacing the battery, use care not to touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter. To replace the battery in the RKE transmitter, do the following: 1. Remove the screw from the back of the cover and open the cover of the transmitter. 2. Pull the transmitter out of the cover and carefully detach the sticker from the unit. Keep the sticker clean. 3. Remove the battery and replace it with the new one. Make sure the positive side of the battery faces up. Use one three-volt, CR1620, or equivalent, type battery. 4. Attach the sticker and put the transmitter unit in the cover. 5. Put the two halves back together and replace the screw. Make sure the cover is on tightly, so water will not get in. 6. Test the transmitter operation. Hatchback Sedan 93 Doors and Locks Door Locks {CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. (cid:127) 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. CAUTION: (Continued) 94 CAUTION: (Continued) (cid:127) Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it. (cid:127) 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. See Remote Keyless Entry 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. 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. 95 Door Ajar Reminder Rear Door Security Locks 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. Your vehicle has rear door security locks on each rear door that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors on your vehicle from the inside. 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. Using the Rear Door Security Lock 1. Move the lever upward 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. 96 Lockout Protection This feature helps prevent locking your key in the car. The driver’s door can only be locked with the door closed. From the outside of the vehicle, close the driver’s door and lock it using the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter, if equipped. This feature cannot guarantee that you will never be locked out of your vehicle. Always remember to take your key with you. 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 downward to unlock. 3. Do the same for the other rear door. The rear door locks will now work normally. 97 Trunk {CAUTION: To open the trunk on your sedan from outside of your vehicle, insert the key into the lock cylinder and turn the key clockwise or use the remote keyless entry transmitter, if equipped. Remote Trunk Release It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You cannot see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid: (cid:127) Make sure all other windows are shut. (cid:127) Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle. See Climate Control System. (cid:127) If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all the way. See Engine Exhaust on page 122. 98 If your vehicle has a trunk release button located on the driver’s door, you can open the trunk from inside your vehicle by pressing the release button. Trunk Release Button When closing the trunk, close from the center to ensure it fully latches. If your vehicle has a trunk release lever located on the outboard side of the driver’s seat, you can open the trunk from inside your vehicle by pulling the release lever. Trunk Release Lever Emergency Trunk Release Handle Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle. The emergency trunk release handle is only intended to aid a person trapped in a latched trunk, enabling them to open the trunk from the inside. There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle located on the underside of the trunk lid. This handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release handle down to open the trunk from the inside. 99 To open the liftgate on your hatchback from outside of the vehicle, insert the key into the lock cylinder and turn it counterclockwise or use the remote keyless entry transmitter, if equipped. Then pull up the handle above the license plate to open the liftgate. When closing the liftgate, close from the center to ensure it fully latches. To lock the liftgate, insert the key into the lock cylinder and turn it clockwise or use the remote keyless entry transmitter, if equipped. The liftgate can also be locked or unlocked by the central door unlocking system or remote keyless entry, if equipped. See Central Door Unlocking System on page 95 and Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 91. Liftgate (Hatchback) {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You cannot see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the liftgate open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the liftgate: (cid:127) Make sure all other windows are shut. (cid:127) Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle. See Climate Control System on page 150. (cid:127) If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all the way. See Engine Exhaust on page 122. 100 Windows {CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. 101 Manual Windows Use the window crank to open and close each window. The rear windows do not open fully. Power Windows The ignition must be turned to ON to use the power windows. To lower the window, press and hold the switch. To raise the window, lift up on the switch. Release the switch when the window reaches the desired level. Window Lockout The window lockout is located with the driver’s power window switches. Press the lockout button to stop the front and rear passengers from using their window switches. The driver can still operate all the windows with the lockout on. Press the lockout button again to return to normal window operation. If your vehicle has power windows, the switches are located on the driver’s door. In addition, each passenger door has a switch for its own window. 102 Sun Visors To block out glare you can swing down the visors. You can also remove them from the center mount and swing them to the side. Visor Vanity Mirror Your vehicle has vanity mirrors located on the back of the sun visors. Swing down the sun visor to expose the vanity mirror. Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. Theft-Deterrent System Your vehicle may have a theft-deterrent system. The theft-deterrent system will not arm when you lock the doors using the key or the manual door lock. It arms only when you use the remote keyless entry transmitter. Arming the System To arm the system, do the following: 1. Close the doors, the windows, the hood, and the trunk or liftgate. Ensure that the windows are closed, as the system can be armed even if the windows are open. 2. Turn the key to LOCK and remove the key from the ignition. If the key is inserted in the ignition, the transmitter will not arm the theft-deterrent system. 103 To avoid activating the alarm by accident, do one of the following: • Unlock the driver’s or passenger’s front door using the key. • Press the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. Unlocking a door any other way will activate the alarm when a door or the trunk or liftgate is opened. If you do not want to arm the theft-deterrent system, lock the vehicle using the key or the manual door locks. 3. Lock the doors by pressing the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. • The LED light on the transmitter will ﬂash once. • All of the doors will lock. • The hazard warning lamps will ﬂash once and the horn will chirp. • The security light will ﬂash to indicate that the theft-deterrent system is armed. For hatchback models, the security light is located on the secondary information center (SIC) on the center of the instrument panel. See Secondary Information Center (SIC) (Hatchback Only) on page 175. For sedan models, the security light is located on the center of the instrument panel near the clock. See Instrument Panel Overview on page 132. 104 Disarming the System To disarm the system, do one of the following: • Unlock the driver’s or passenger’s front door using the key. • Press the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. − The LED light on the transmitter will ﬂash once. − All of the doors will unlock. − The hazard warning lamps will ﬂash twice. If the door is not opened or if the engine is not started within 30 seconds after disarming the system using the transmitter, all of the doors will automatically lock and the theft-deterrent mode will rearm. How the System Alarm is Activated If a door or the trunk or liftgate is opened without using the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter, the horn will sound and the lamps will ﬂash for up to 30 seconds. How to Turn Off the System Alarm If the system alarm is active, it can be deactivated using one of the following methods: • Press the lock or unlock buttons on the remote keyless entry transmitter. • Unlock the driver’s or passenger’s front door using the key. Otherwise, the alarm will automatically stop after 30 seconds. The system will then lock the doors and rearm the theft-deterrent system. How to Detect a Tamper Condition If the hazard warning lamps ﬂash once when you press the lock or unlock buttons on the remote keyless entry transmitter, the theft-deterrent system alarm was activated while you were away. 105 Immobilizer 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. 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. 106 Immobilizer Operation Your vehicle may have a passive theft-deterrent system. The immobilizer system prevents your vehicle from being started by unauthorized persons. If your vehicle has an immobilizer system, your vehicle has a special key that works with the theft-deterrent system. There is a transponder in the key head that is electronically coded. The correct key will start the vehicle. An invalid key immobilizes the engine. The immobilizer system isolates the power supply to the ignition system, the fuel pump and the fuel injectors. The engine immobilizer is activated after the key is turned to LOCK and removed from the ignition. The security light located on the top center of the instrument panel in the secondary information center will ﬂash when the immobilizer is active. If the light does not ﬂash after removing the key, have the system checked by your dealer. If the immobilizer system does not recognize the electronic code when the key is turned to START, the engine will not start and the security indicator will continue blinking. If your key is ever damaged, you may not be able to start your vehicle. When trying to start the vehicle, if the engine does not start and the security light continues ﬂashing, the key may have a damaged transponder. Turn the ignition off and try again. If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged, try another key. At this time, you may also want to check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 356. If the engine still does not start with the other key, your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start, the ﬁrst key may be faulty. See your dealer who can have a new key made. Up to ﬁve keys may be programmed for the vehicle. If you lose or damage your keys, only a GM dealer can have new keys made. If you are ever driving and the security light comes on and stays on, you will be able to restart your engine if you turn it off. The theft-deterrent system, however, is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by the theft-deterrent system at this time. In an emergency, contact Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 408. Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: (cid:127) Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for the ﬁrst 500 miles (805 km). Do not make full-throttle starts. Avoid downshifting to brake, or slow, the vehicle. (cid:127) Avoid making hard stops for the ﬁrst 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time your new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. Following break-in, engine speed and load can be gradually increased. 107 Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn the key to four different positions. {CAUTION: On manual transaxle vehicles, turning the key to LOCK and removing it will lock the steering column and result in a loss of ability to steer the vehicle. This could cause a collision. If you need to turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving, turn the key only to ACC. Do not push the key in while the vehicle is moving. 108 Notice: Using a tool to force the key from the ignition switch could cause damage or break the key. Use the correct key and turn the key only with your hand. Make sure the key is all the way in. If it is, turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service. LOCK: This position locks your steering wheel, ignition, shift lever and transaxle. This is the only position in which you can insert or remove the key. For easier key operation when unlocking the steering wheel, move the steering wheel from right to left and turn the key to ACC. ACC (Accessory): This position operates some of your electrical accessories, such as the radio, but not the climate control system. ON: This is the position to which the switch returns after you start your engine and release the key. The switch stays in ON when the engine is running. But even when the engine is not running, you can use ON to operate your electrical accessories, and to display some instrument panel warning lights. START: This position starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The switch will return to ON for normal driving. Do not turn the key to START if the engine is running. Even if the engine is not running, ACC and ON allow you to operate electrical accessories, such as the radio. Starting the Engine Automatic Transaxle Move the shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). The engine will not start in any other position — that is a safety feature. To restart when you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Notice: Shifting into PARK (P) with the vehicle moving could damage the transaxle. Shift into PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. Manual Transaxle The shift lever should be in NEUTRAL and the parking brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal to the ﬂoor and start the engine. Your vehicle will not start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down — that is a safety feature. Starting Procedure 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. Notice: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter. 2. If it does not start, wait about 15 seconds and try again to start the engine by turning the ignition to START. Wait about 15 seconds between each try. When the engine has run about 10 seconds to warm up, your vehicle is ready to be driven. Do not run your engine at high speed when it is cold. If the weather is below freezing (32°F or 0°C), let the engine run for a few minutes to warm up. 109 3. If the engine still will not start, or starts but then stops, it could be ﬂooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the ﬂoor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts brieﬂy but then stops again, do the same thing, but this time keep the pedal down for ﬁve or six seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Notice: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you do not, your engine might not perform properly. Any resulting damage would not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty. Engine Coolant Heater Your vehicle may have an engine coolant heater. In very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You will get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. At temperatures above 32°F (0°C), use of the coolant heater is not required. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The cord is located on the driver’s side of the engine compartment, near the battery. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-Volt AC outlet. 110 {CAUTION: Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a ﬁre. You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord will not reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you do not, it could be damaged. How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you will be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area. Automatic Transaxle Operation If your vehicle has an automatic transaxle, the shift lever is located on the console between the seats. Movement between certain positions requires pushing the release button on the front of the shifter. 111 PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. It is the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle cannot move easily. {CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). See Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle) on page 118. Ensure that the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. 112 You have to apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the key is in ON. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P) while holding the brake pedal down, see Shifting Out of Park (P) on page 119. REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. When shifting from NEUTRAL (N) to REVERSE (R), you need to apply the regular brake and push the release button on the front of the shifter and then forward. Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transaxle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 247. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart while you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your foot is ﬁrmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Do not shift into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed. Notice: Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while the engine is running at high speed may damage the transaxle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Be sure the engine is not running at high speeds when shifting your vehicle. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D4): This position is for normal driving. When operating your vehicle in severe cold conditions, the transaxle may be prevented from shifting into D4 gear until the transaxle ﬂuid has warmed up to it’s operational temperature. Notice: slowly or not shift gears when you go faster, and you continue to drive your vehicle that way, you could damage the transaxle. Have your vehicle serviced right away. You can drive in SECOND (2) when you are driving less than 35 mph (55 km/h) and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D4) for higher speeds until then. If your vehicle seems to start up rather SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy. You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on. Notice: Do not drive in SECOND (2) at speeds over 65 mph (105 km/h), or you can damage the transaxle. Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D4) as much as possible. Do not shift into SECOND (2) unless you are going slower than 65 mph (105 km/h) or you can damage your engine. 113 FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is put in FIRST (1), the transaxle will not shift into ﬁrst gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough. Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transaxle. If you are stuck, do not spin the tires. When stopping on a hill, use the brakes, or parking brake to hold the vehicle in place. If there is a malfunction with the automatic transaxle, the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) or the HOLD indicator light will turn on or ﬂash. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 181 or Hold Mode Light on page 181. Have your vehicle ﬁxed as soon as possible. 114 Hold Mode If your vehicle’s transaxle has hold mode, you can select this mode to drive with some characteristics of a manual transaxle. With hold mode turned on, the automatic transaxle will stay in a speciﬁc gear range. Press the HOLD button on the shift lever console to turn on hold mode. Press the button again to turn off hold mode, and return to normal automatic transaxle operation. For the Hatchback, the HOLD light will light up on the secondary information center. For the Sedan, the HOLD light will light up on the instrument panel cluster. See Hold Mode Light on page 181. When hold mode is activated, the transaxle is ﬁxed in the gear selected. Hold Mode Features Winter Function Select hold mode while in AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D4) to help the vehicle maintain traction on slippery road surfaces, such as snow, mud, or ice. Manually Controlling Shift Select hold mode to use your automatic transaxle like a three-speed manual transaxle. Manual Transaxle Operation Five-Speed This is your shift pattern. Here is how to operate your manual transaxle: FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST (1). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. 115 You can shift into FIRST (1) when you are going less than 20 mph (32 km/h). If you have come to a complete stop and it is hard to shift into FIRST (1), put the shift lever in NEUTRAL and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into FIRST (1). SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND (2). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5): Shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5), the same way you do for SECOND (2). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to NEUTRAL. NEUTRAL: Use this position when you start or idle your engine. REVERSE (R): To back up, press down the clutch pedal, lift up the ring on the shift lever and shift into REVERSE (R). Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transaxle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for parking your vehicle. Shift Speeds {CAUTION: If you skip a gear when you downshift, you could lose control of your vehicle. You could injure yourself or others. Do not shift down more than one gear at a time when you downshift. 116 Parking Brake To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press the release button. Hold the release button in as you move the brake lever all the way down. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving. The parking brake lever is located between the bucket seats. To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull up on the parking brake lever. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 164. 117 Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle) {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transaxle) {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch ﬁre. You or others could be injured. Do not leave your vehicle with the engine running. 1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by pushing the release button on the front of the shﬁter. 3. Turn the ignition to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P). If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake is ﬁrmly set before you leave it. After you have moved the shift lever into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P). If you can, it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK (P). 118 Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle) If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle. You may ﬁnd it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver’s seat. To ﬁnd out how, see Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle) on page 118. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you release the parking brake. If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle, so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). Shifting Out of Park (P) Your automatic transaxle vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift-lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is turned to ON. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 111. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P) while holding the brake pedal down, try this: 1. Set the parking brake. 2. Turn the ignition off and remove the key. 3. Remove the cover over the shift-lock release slot by prying it off using a small, ﬂat object. The shift-lock release slot is located at the top of the shift lever. 119 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle) Before leaving your vehicle, do the following: 1. Hold the brake pedal down and ﬁrmly apply the parking brake. 2. Fully press in the clutch pedal and place the shift lever into the gear position as stated below: • When parking on level ground, place the shift lever into NEUTRAL. • When parking downhill, place the shift lever in REVERSE (R). • When parking uphill, place the shift lever in FIRST (1). 3. After shifting, turn the ignition to LOCK, remove the key and release the clutch. 4. Insert the key into the shift-lock release slot and press and hold the key. 5. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 6. Remove the key from the shift-lock release slot, insert the key into the ignition and start the engine. 7. Replace the shift-lock release slot cover. 8. Apply and hold the regular brake fully and release the parking brake. 9. Shift to the gear you want. 10. Have the system ﬁxed as soon as you can. 120 Parking Over Things That Burn {CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. 121 CAUTION: (Continued) (cid:127) Repairs were not done correctly. (cid:127) Your vehicle or exhaust system has been modiﬁed improperly. If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle: (cid:127) Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; and (cid:127) Have your vehicle ﬁxed immediately. Running the Engine While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. Engine Exhaust {CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: (cid:127) Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. (cid:127) Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. (cid:127) Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. (cid:127) Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. CAUTION: (Continued) 122 {CAUTION: {CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the earlier caution under Engine Exhaust on page 122. Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the climate control fan is at the highest setting. One place this can happen is a garage. Exhaust — with CO — can come in easily. NEVER park in a garage with the engine running. Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. See Winter Driving on page 242. It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the automatic transaxle shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when it is on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move the automatic transaxle shift lever to PARK (P), or the manual transaxle shift lever to NEUTRAL. Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle will not move. If you have an automatic transaxle, see Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle) on page 118. 123 Outside Manual Mirrors The outside rearview mirrors should be adjusted so you can see a little of the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position. Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror While sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle. Grip the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side. The control at the bottom of the mirror is the day/night feature that allows adjustment to the mirror so that the glare of headlamps from behind is reduced. Push the control for daytime use; pull it for night use. Adjust the outside manual mirrors using the control lever located next to the mirror. The outside rearview mirrors can be folded ﬂat against the side of the vehicle by pushing them toward the vehicle’s doors. 124 Outside Power Mirror For sedan models, the control for the power mirrors is located on the instrument panel, left of the steering wheel. For hatchback models, the control for the power mirror is located on the driver’s door panel, above the power window buttons. To adjust the mirrors, do the following: 1. Select the mirror you want to adjust by moving the selector switch to L for the driver’s side mirror or R for the passenger’s side mirror. 2. To adjust the mirror, press the corresponding edges located on the four-way control pad to move the mirror in the direction that you want it to go - up, down, left or right. The ignition must be turned to ON to adjust the mirrors. 1. Select the mirror you want to adjust by pressing the left side of the selector for the driver’s side mirror or the right side for the passenger’s side mirror. 2. To adjust each mirror, press the corresponding edges located on the four-way control pad to move the mirror in the direction that you want it to go. The ignition must be turned to ON to adjust the mirrors. The outside rearview mirrors can be folded ﬂat against the side of the vehicle by pushing them toward the vehicle’s doors. 125 Outside Heated Mirrors If your vehicle has this feature, when you operate the rear window defogger, the heated driver’s and passenger’s outside power mirrors are warmed to help clear them of ice, snow, and condensation. See “Rear Window and Outside Mirror Defogger” under Climate Control System on page 150 for more information. Storage Areas Outside Convex Mirror {CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. The passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver’s seat. It also makes things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are. 126 Your vehicle has shopping hooks on each front seatback for your convenience. Lift the headrest to access the hooks. Glove Box Open the glove box by pulling the bottom of the handle upward. There is also a cupholder located in the rear of the center console. Sunglasses Storage Compartment Cupholder(s) There are two cupholders located in the center instrument panel, below the climate control system. To use the cupholder, push in on its outer edge. Then pull out the cupholder. After use, push in the cupholder until it latches. If your vehicle has this feature, the sunglasses storage compartment is located above the driver’s door. To open, pull down and hold the upper part of the cover. To close the compartment, let go of the cover and the compartment will automatically close. 127 To fully open the sunroof, open the sunshade. Then press and hold the passenger’s side of the switch. To close the sunroof, press and hold the driver’s side of the switch. The sunroof will stop if the switch is released during operation. In both the vent and fully open positions, the air ﬂow can be adjusted by pushing and holding the switch until the sunroof moves to the desired position. The sunroof cannot be opened or closed if the vehicle has an electrical failure. Sunroof If the vehicle has this feature, the switch is located on the headliner between the sun visors. The sunroof will only operate when the ignition is turned to ON. The sunroof can be opened to a vent position or it can be opened all of the way. You must manually open and close the sunshade. To open the sunroof to the vent position, open the sunshade. Then press and hold the driver’s side of the switch. To close the sunroof, press and hold the passenger’s side of the switch until the sunroof reaches the desired position. 128 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ........................ 132 Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... 135 Other Warning Devices ............................. 136 Horn .......................................................... 136 Tilt Wheel .................................................. 136 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .................. 137 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ................. 137 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer .......... 138 Flash-to-Pass ............................................ 138 Windshield Wipers ..................................... 138 Windshield Washer .................................... 140 Rear Window Wiper/Washer (Hatchback) .... 140 Cruise Control ........................................... 141 Exterior Lamps .......................................... 145 Headlamps on Reminder ........................... 145 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ................. 146 Fog Lamps ................................................ 147 Instrument Panel Brightness ...................... 147 Dome Lamp .............................................. 148 Inadvertent Power Battery Saver ............... 148 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ........................ 148 Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter ................ 149 Clock ......................................................... 150 Climate Controls ......................................... 150 Climate Control System ............................. 150 Outlet Adjustment ...................................... 154 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ............. 155 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ..... 157 Instrument Panel Cluster ........................... 158 Speedometer and Odometer ...................... 160 Trip Odometer ........................................... 160 Tachometer ............................................... 160 Safety Belt Reminder Light ........................ 161 Safety Belt Reminder Tone ....................... 161 Airbag Readiness Light ............................. 161 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ............. 162 Charging System Light .............................. 164 Brake System Warning Light ..................... 164 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...... 165 Hold Mode Light ........................................ 166 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ............ 167 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ........................ 168 Oil Pressure Light ..................................... 171 Fog Lamp Light ......................................... 172 Cruise Control Light .................................. 172 Highbeam On Light ................................... 172 129 Section 3 Instrument Panel Audio System(s) ......................................... 186 AM-FM Radio (Single Display, Base Level) ........................................... 188 AM-FM Radio (Double Display, Base Level) ........................................... 190 Radio with CD (MP3/WMA) ....................... 194 Radio with Six-Disc CD (MP3/WMA) ......... 201 Using an MP3 (Radio with CD Player) .......................... 208 Using an MP3 (Radio with Six-Disc Player) ................... 212 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .................. 216 Radio Reception ........................................ 217 Care of Your CDs ..................................... 217 Care of the CD Player .............................. 217 Fixed Mast Antenna (Hatchback) ............... 218 Backglass Antenna (Sedan) ....................... 218 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light ........................................ 172 Door Ajar Light .......................................... 173 Fuel Gage ................................................. 173 ............................ 174 Low Fuel Warning Light Secondary Information Center (SIC) .......... 175 Secondary Information Center (SIC) (Hatchback Only) ................................... 175 Clock (Hatchback Only) ............................. 176 Safety Belt Reminder Light ........................ 176 Airbag Readiness Light ............................. 176 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator (Hatchback) ............................................ 178 Charging System Light .............................. 180 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...... 180 Hold Mode Light ........................................ 181 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ........................ 181 Oil Pressure Light ..................................... 185 Fog Lamp Light ......................................... 186 Door Ajar Light .......................................... 186 130 ✍ NOTES 131 Instrument Panel Overview United States Hatchback shown, Canada Hatchback similar 132 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlet. See Outlet Adjustment on page 154. B. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 158. C. Digital Clock and Secondary Information Center. See Clock on page 150 and Secondary Information Center (SIC) (Hatchback Only) on page 175. D. Hazard Warning Flashers Button. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 135. E. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 147. F. Hood Release. See Hood Release on page 274. G. Horn. See Horn on page 136. H. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 186. I. Cupholder. See Cupholder(s) on page 127. J. Ashtray. See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 149. K. Cigarette Lighter. See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 149. L. Climate Control System. See Climate Control System on page 150. M. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 127. 133 United States Sedan Shown, Canada Sedan similar 134 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlet. See Outlet Adjustment on page 154. B. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 158. C. Digital Clock. See Clock on page 150. D. Hood Release. See Hood Release on page 274. E. Horn. See Horn on page 136. F. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 186. G. Climate Control System. See Climate Control System on page 150. H. Ashtray. See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 149. I. Cupholder. See Cupholder(s) on page 127. J. Cigarette Lighter. See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 149. K. Hazard Warning Flashers Button. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 135. L. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 127. Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off. The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located in the center of the instrument panel on the sedan. It is located to the right of the climate control system on the hatchback. Your hazard warning ﬂashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key is not in the ignition switch. Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off. Press the button again to turn the ﬂashers off. When the hazard warning ﬂashers are on, your turn signals will not work. 135 Other Warning Devices If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set them up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on your steering wheel pad to sound the horn. Tilt Wheel Your vehicle has a tilt wheel which allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. The tilt wheel lever is located underneath the steering column slightly to the left. To tilt the steering wheel, hold the wheel and push the lever down. Then, move the wheel to a comfortable position and pull the lever up to lock the wheel in place. 136 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Uplevel shown, Base similar The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: • G Turn and Lane-Change Signals. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 137. • 3 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 138. • Flash-to-Pass. See Flash-to-Pass on page 138. • P Exterior Light Control. See Exterior Lamps • - Fog Lamps, if equipped. See Fog Lamps on on page 145. page 147. 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. 137 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. See Fuses 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. Flash-to-Pass This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. To use it, pull the turn signal/multifunction lever toward you until the high-beam headlamps come on, then release the lever to turn them off. Windshield Wipers 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. 138 Sedan shown, Hatchback similar Use this lever located on the right side of the steering wheel to operate the windshield wipers. The ignition must be turned to ON to operate the windshield wipers. HI (High Speed): Move the lever to this position for wiping at high speed. LO (Low Speed): Move the lever to this position for steady wiping at low speed. INT (Intermittent): Move the lever to this position to choose a delayed wiping cycle. OFF: Move the lever to this position to turn off the windshield wipers. Misting Function Move the lever toward INT for a single wiping cycle. Hold it there until the windshield wipers start; then let go. The windshield wipers will stop after one wipe. If you want more wipes, hold the band toward INT longer. Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely. To avoid damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they are frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. Heavy snow or ice can overload your wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. 139 Windshield Washer To wash your windshield, pull the windshield washer/wiper lever toward you with the ignition turned to ON. {CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer ﬂuid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. When you release the lever, the washers will stop, but the wipers will continue to wipe for several cycles and will either stop or will resume at the speed you were using before. Rear Window Wiper/Washer (Hatchback) {CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer ﬂuid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. Your vehicle may have a rear window washer/ wiper. Operate the rear window washer/wiper system by pushing the windshield washer/wiper lever away from you. The wiper operates intermittently when the lever is in the ﬁrst position. Washer ﬂuid sprays onto the rear window and the wiper operates continuously when the lever is pushed to the second position. 140 The rear window washer uses the same ﬂuid bottle as the windshield washer. However, the rear window washer will run out of ﬂuid before the windshield washer. If you can wash your windshield but not your rear window, check the ﬂuid level. Cruise Control If your vehicle has cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 24 mph (39 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below 24 mph (39 km/h). When you apply your brakes, or the clutch pedal if you have a manual transaxle, the cruise control turns off. {CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads.

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2007 Chevrolet AVEO Owners Manual