2007 Chevrolet Aveo Owner's Manual
Year:
2007
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Aveo
Rating:
Table of Contents
2007 Chevrolet Aveo BookTOC
1
Seats and Restraint Systems
7
Front Seats
8
Manual Seats
8
Driver Seat Height Adjuster
9
Manual Lumbar (Sedan)
9
Reclining Seatbacks
10
Head Restraints
12
Rear Seats
13
Rear Seat Operation (Sedan)
13
Rear Seat Operation (Hatchback)
15
Safety Belts
19
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
19
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts
23
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
24
Driver Position
25
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
32
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
33
Right Front Passenger Position
33
Rear Seat Passengers
34
Center Rear Passenger Position
37
Safety Belt Pretensioners
38
Safety Belt Extender
38
Child Restraints
39
Older Children
39
Infants and Young Children
42
Child Restraint Systems
45
Where to Put the Restraint
50
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
52
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
59
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
62
Airbag System
68
Where Are the Airbags?
71
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
73
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
75
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
75
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?
76
Passenger Sensing System
77
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
82
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
83
Restraint System Check
84
Checking the Restraint Systems
84
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
84
Features and Controls
87
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
Instrument Panel
129
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
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light
172
Door Ajar Light
173
Fuel Gage
173
Low Fuel Warning Light
174
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
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
Driving Your Vehicle
219
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
220
Defensive Driving
220
Drunken Driving
221
Control of a Vehicle
224
Braking
224
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
225
Braking in Emergencies
227
Steering
227
Off-Road Recovery
230
Passing
230
Loss of Control
232
Driving at Night
233
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
234
City Driving
237
Freeway Driving
238
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
239
Highway Hypnosis
240
Hill and Mountain Roads
240
Winter Driving
242
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
247
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out
248
Loading Your Vehicle
248
Towing
257
Towing Your Vehicle
257
Recreational Vehicle Towing
257
Towing a Trailer
259
Service and Appearance Care
261
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
283
Manual 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
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
335
Changing 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
Finish Damage
352
Underbody Maintenance
352
Chemical Paint Spotting
352
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
353
Vehicle Identification
354
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
354
Service Parts Identification Label
354
Electrical System
355
Add-On Electrical Equipment
355
Headlamp Wiring
355
Windshield Wiper Fuses
355
Power Windows and Other Power Options
356
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
356
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
357
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
361
Capacities and Specifications
368
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
369
Engine Drive Belt Routing
370
Maintenance Schedule
371
Maintenance Schedule
372
Introduction
372
Maintenance Requirements
372
Your Vehicle and the Environment
372
How This Section is Organized
373
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
374
Using the Maintenance Schedule
374
Selecting the Right Schedule
375
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
377
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
384
Part B: Owner Checks and Services
389
At Each Fuel Fill
389
At Least Once a Month
389
At Least Twice a Year
389
At Least Once a Year
390
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
394
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
394
Exhaust System Inspection
394
Fuel System Inspection
395
Engine Cooling System Inspection
395
Brake System Inspection
395
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
396
Part E: Maintenance Record
398
Customer Assistance Information
401
Customer Assistance and Information
402
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
402
Online Owner Center
405
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
406
Customer Assistance Offices
406
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
407
Roadside Assistance Program
408
Courtesy Transportation
411
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
414
Collision Damage Repair
415
Reporting Safety Defects
419
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
419
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
420
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
420
Service Publications Ordering Information
421
Index
423
2007 Chevrolet Aveo Overview
Introduction
The 2007 Chevrolet Aveo is a compact car designed for those seeking affordability, efficiency, and practicality in a vibrant package. With its distinctive styling and comfortable ride, the Aveo is an excellent choice for urban commuters and young drivers. This model year offers a blend of versatility and economical performance, making it a reliable option for a variety of lifestyles.
Powertrains
The 2007 Aveo is powered by a 1.6-liter inline-four engine, delivering a balance of power and fuel efficiency. This engine generates approximately 103 horsepower and is paired with either a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission. With its light weight and agile handling, the Aveo offers an enjoyable driving experience while achieving impressive fuel economy, with estimates around 27 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway.
Trims
This model year features two primary trims: the base Aveo5 and the LS. The Aveo5 hatchback offers a versatile cargo space and a sportier profile, while the LS sedan provides a more traditional compact car experience. Both trims come well-equipped, with optional packages available to enhance features such as air conditioning, power windows, and upgraded audio systems.
Features
Standard features in the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo include sturdy cloth upholstery, a four-speaker audio system with an available CD player, and ample legroom for front and rear passengers. Safety is prioritized with standard dual front airbags, and optional antilock brakes (ABS) for improved stopping power in various conditions. With its straightforward controls and clever storage solutions, the Aveo makes for an uncomplicated driving experience.
Owner's Manual
The owner's manual for the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo provides essential information for maintaining and operating the vehicle. It includes guidance on routine maintenance, troubleshooting tips, and detailed specifications. This manual is an invaluable resource for owners to ensure their Aveo runs smoothly and efficiently for years to come.
User manual download
The Chevrolet Aveo owner manual for the 2007 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2007 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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