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CHEVROLET UTILITY OWNERS HANDBOOK

Chevrolet Montana INOVAR Owner Manual (GMSA-Localizing-South Africa-10097408) - 2016 - CRC - 10/30/15

Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Keys, Doors and Windows . . . . . 16

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . 55

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . . 89

Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Service and Maintenance . . . . . 159

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174


2 Introduction

Introduction

Vehicle Data Chart


Introduction 3

Vehicle-Specific Data

Please enter your vehicle data onthe previous page to keep it easilyaccessible. This information isavailable in the sections "Serviceand Maintenance" and "Technicaldata" as well as on the identificationplate.

IntroductionYour vehicle is a designedcombination of advancedtechnology, safety, environmentalfriendliness and economy.

This Owner's Manual provides youwith all the necessary information toenable you to drive your vehiclesafely and efficiently.

Make sure your passengers areaware of the possible risk ofaccident and injury which may resultfrom improper use of the vehicle.

You must always comply with thespecific laws and regulations of thecountry that you are in. These lawsmay differ from the information inthis Owner's Manual.

Please consider that the vehicle youhave bought may not be equippedwith all optional items that aredescribed in this manual.

All Chevrolet Service Dealersprovide first-class service.Experienced mechanics trained byChevrolet work according to specificChevrolet instructions.

This manual describes features thatmay or may not be on the vehiclebecause of optional equipment thatwas not purchased on the vehicle,model variants, countryspecifications, features applicationsthat may not be available in yourregion, or changes subsequent tothe printing of this owner manual.Refer to the purchasedocumentation relating to yourspecific vehicle to confirm thefeatures.

The customer literature packageshould always be kept ready tohand in the vehicle, it can be foundinside the glovebox.

You can know a little more aboutGM and the Chevrolet product's,accessing the site:

www.chevrolet.co.za

Using this Manual. The “In brief” section will give

you an initial overview.

. The table of contents at thebeginning of this manual andwithin each chapter showswhere the information is located.


4 Introduction

. The Owner's Manual uses thefactory engine designations. Thecorresponding salesdesignations can be found in thechapter “Technical data”.

. Directional data, e.g. left or right,or front or back, always relate tothe direction of travel.

. Depending on the model variant,country variant, integratedspecial equipment andaccessories, the scope ofequipment in your vehicle candiffer from the items mentionedin this Owner's Manual.

. Display messages and interiorlabelling are written in boldletters.

Danger, Warning, andCautionSome instructions of this Manualare highlighted, because they arevery important.

Danger

Text marked Danger providesinformation on risk of fatal injury.Disregarding this information mayendanger life.

Warning

Text marked Warningprovides information on risk ofaccident or injury. Disregardingthis information may lead to injury.

Caution

Text marked Caution providesinformation on possible damageto the vehicle. Disregarding thisinformation may lead to vehicledamage.

This symbol indicates a prohibitedprocedure which can causepersonal injury or damage tovehicle.


In Brief 5

In Brief

Instrument PanelInstrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Initial Drive InformationDoor Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . . . 9Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Steering Wheel Adjustment(If equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Washer and Wiper Systems . . . 13Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14


6 In Brief

Instrument Panel


In Brief 7

1. Adjustable Air Vents 0 86

2. Headlamp Main/Dipped-BeamChanger 0 76

Flash-to-Pass 0 77

Indicator and Lane-ChangeSignals 0 78

3. Instrument PanelOverview 0 56

Driver Information Centre(DIC) 0 66

4. Windscreen Wiper/Washer 0 58

5. Air-Bag System 0 36

6. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 74

7. Horn 0 57

8. Hazard Warning Flashers 0 77

9. Heating and VentilationSystem 0 84

10. Ignition Positions 0 100

11. Bonnet 0 117

12. See “Clutch Pedal” underControl of a Vehicle 0 90

13. See “Brake Pedal” underControl of a Vehicle 0 90

14. See “Accelerator Pedal” underControl of a Vehicle 0 90

15. Power Sockets 0 59

16. Glove Box 0 48

17. Manual Transmission 0 103

18. See “Load compartment lights”under Hazard WarningFlashers 0 77

19. Central Locking System 0 20

20. Instrument Panel Storage 0 47

21. Automatic Light Control 0 75

Initial DriveInformation

Door Locks

Vehicle unlocking

Press button " to unlock the doorsand the fuel door. Open the doorsby pulling the handles.


8 In Brief

Seat Adjustment

Seat positioning

To adjust the seat forward/rearward,pull the control lever up, slide theseat to the desired position andrelease lever to leave seat in setposition.

Always make sure the correctanchoring of the seat, trying to slideforward and backward.

Seatbacks

To adjust the seatbacks, use theround knob on the side part of theseat. Do not lean on seatback whilstadjusting it.

Driver's seat height

To lift : Lighten the weight and pullthe lever up.

To lower : Apply weight and pull thelever up.


In Brief 9

Head RestraintAdjustment

To adjust the head restraint pressthe release button (arrow) and slidethe head restraint using the hand toup or down. The head restraint canbe positioned in three differentheights.

Make sure it is properly locked atone of the three positions.

Safety Belts

Pull out the seat belt and engage inbelt buckle. The seat belt must notbe twisted and must fit close againstthe body. The backrest must not betilted back too far.

To release belt, press red button onbelt buckle.

Mirror Adjustment

Interior mirror

The adjustment of internal rear-viewmirror is made manually. To avoidglare from the headlamps behindyou when driving at night, use thetab behind the mirror.

Warning

The internal rear-view mirror isbi-articulated, to so that it can bemoved out of the way of the sunvisors.

(Continued)


10 In Brief

Warning (Continued)

Always adjust the rear-viewmirrors before driving the vehicle.Adjust the mirror for a clear andcomfortable view behind yourvehicle and in such a way that itdoes not affect the driver'sforward field of vision.

Exterior mirror

Manual adjustment

Move the lever in required direction.

Electrically adjustable mirrors (ifequipped)

Four-way switch in driver's door.

Select corresponding mirror by the“A” switch and adjust by the “B”switch.

Steering WheelAdjustment (If equipped)

Release lever to unlock steeringwheel height. Move lever back tolocked position. Try moving thesteering wheel, up and down toensure it is fully locked in position.

Do not adjust steering wheel unlessvehicle is stationary and steeringwheel lock has been released.

NoteThis equipment may not beavailable in your country or vehiclemodel.


In Brief 11

Exterior Lighting

For vehicles with front fog lampsand automatic light control.

For vehicles without front fog lampsand automatic light control.

Exterior lamps control:

0 : Briefly turn to this position to turnthe automatic light control on or off.Release the control to return tothe AUTO.

AUTO : Turns the dipped beam onautomatically depending on externallight conditions, together withparking lamps, number plate lampand instrument panel lights.

; : Parking lamps

5 : Dipped beam

Press:

# : front fog lamps

Main beam flash andmain beam

Main beam flash : pull lever

Main beam : push lever to turn on,push lever again to turn off.


12 In Brief

Turn and lane-change signals

Right : lever up

Left : lever down

Hazard lights

On : Press |

Off : Press | again

Horn

For vehicles equipped with “Airbag”,press any of the a points.

Warning

On vehicles equipped with “Airbag” system, do not press thecentre push of steering wheel toavoid deformation of “Air bag”system covering.


In Brief 13


Washer and WiperSystems

Windscreen wiper

9 : Switch off

_ : Function in intervals of7 seconds.

x : Function continuously at lowspeed.

[ : Function continuously at highspeed.

Windscreen washer

Pull the lever to start the spray ofwater and the wiper blades; whenreleased, wiper movement willcontinue for a short period to clearthe screen.

Climate Controls

Demisting the windows (withair conditioning)

Turn the right button to position 0.

Cooling # on.

Set temperature control to warmestlevel.

Set the fan speed to position 0(central button).


14 In Brief

Transmission

) : Neutral.

1 to 5 : First to Fifth gears.

R : Reverse gear.

Reverse gear

Press the clutch pedal, pull thebutton (arrow) upwards and pushthe gear lever towards position R.

If the gear does not engage easily,return the gear lever to neutralposition and remove the foot fromthe clutch pedal, press it again andmove the gear lever.

NoteThis vehicle is not equipped with areverse gear synchromesh ring andin order to ensure a smooth gearshift into reverse gear, it isrecommended to wait for about5 seconds after the clutch pedal isdepressed before engaging R.

This allows the rotating componentsof the transmission to come to astandstill before. Alternatively, withthe clutch pedal depressed, movingthe gear lever into 1st gear and theninto reverse gear will allow a smoothengagement of reverse gear.

Warning

Never engage the reverse gearwith the vehicle moving.

Parking. Always apply handbrake.

. Turn the engine off and removethe key. Let the engine idlebefore turning the engine off.

. Shift into a low gear (1st. orreverse).

. In case you're parking on asteep downhill gradient, steerthe wheels so the front of thetyre faces the pavement.If you're parking on a steepuphill gradient steer the wheelsopposite so the rear of the tyrefaces the pavement.

. Close all doors, windows andvents.

Getting Started

Check before starting off. Tyre pressure and condition.

. Engine oil level and fluid levels.

. All windows, mirrors, exteriorlighting and number plates arefree from dirt and areoperational.

. Proper position of mirrors, seats,and seat belts.


In Brief 15

Starting the engine

9 : Ignition off

I : Ignition on

II : Starting

NoteThe initially increased engine speedautomatically falls as the enginetemperature rises.


16 Keys, Doors and Windows

Keys, Doors andWindows

Keys and LocksKeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Car Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Radio Remote Control . . . . . . . . . 18Memorised Settings (IfEquipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Manual Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Central Locking System . . . . . . . 20Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 21

DoorsLoad Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Vehicle SecurityAnti-theft Locking System . . . . . . 22Immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Exterior MirrorsConvex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Interior MirrorsManual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . 26

WindowsManual Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Rear Windows (If equipped) . . . 29Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Keys and Locks

Keys

Only one key is used for all vehiclelocks and for the ignition. Two keysare supplied, one of them is asspare (without the radio remotecontrol), and have their identificationcode. Spare key must be kept in asafe place, but not in the vehicle.

The request of a key replacement,in case of loss, will only be possiblewith the key identification code.


Keys, Doors and Windows 17

The use of the key ordered atDealers or Chevrolet AuthorisedService Operations ensures that theimmobiliser system functionscorrectly.

This will prevent unnecessaryexpense and possibleinsurance-related problems in theevent of damages as well asproblems concerning warrantyclaims.

Warning

Avoid leaving your vehicle whilethe engine is running.

Do not leave children in thevehicle with the ignition key. Theycould operate the power windowsor other controls and could evenmake the vehicle move. A child orothers could be injured or evenkilled.

NoteIf it is necessary to keep the key inthe ignition, after engine has beenswitched off, the key must beremoved and inserted again toavoid the vehicle electronic circuitsconsuming current. Thatconsumption may cause batterydischarge. When a door is opened,the electronic system will emit anaudible sound to advise the driverthat the procedure described abovewas not executed.

Car Pass

The Car Pass is a card with apassword supplied with the vehicle.It includes the following codes thatare essential in case of servicerepairs:

. Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN)

. Alarm

. Immobiliser

. Key

. Radio

Warning

Do not leave the Car Pass in thevehicle, but have it to hand whenconsulting a Dealer or ChevroletAuthorised Service Operations.



Radio Remote Control

Used to operate:

. Central locking system

. Anti-theft alarm system

. Power windows

The radio remote control has arange of approximately 20 metres.This range can be affected byoutside influences.

The hazard warning flashers confirmthe operation.

Handle with care, protect it frommoisture and high temperatures andavoid unnecessary operation.

The radio remote control will notwork when inserted in the ignition asa precaution to avoid unwillingactivation of the remote control.

Warning

When actuating the anti-theftalarm system, check if allwindows without electric actuationare closed.

Fault

If the central locking system cannotbe operated with the radio remotecontrol, it may be due to thefollowing:

. Range exceeded.

. Battery voltage too low.

. Frequent, repeated operation ofthe remote control while not inrange, which will requireresynchronisation.

. Overloading the central lockingby operating at frequentintervals, the power supply isinterrupted for a short time.

. Interference from higher-powerradio waves from other sources.

See Manual Door Locks 0 19

Radio Remote Control BatteryReplacement

Replace the battery as soon as therange reduces.

Batteries must be disposed of at anappropriate recycling collectionpoint.

Battery Replacement Of TheRemote Control

1. Open the transmitter cover.



2. Remove the used battery.Avoid touching the circuit boardto other components.

3. Install the new battery. Be surethe negative side (−) facesdown towards the base.

4. Close the transmitter cover.

5. Check the operation of thetransmitter with your vehicle.

Caution

Avoid touching the flat surfaces ofthe battery with your bare fingersas it will shorten battery life.

NoteUse CR2032 (or equivalent)replacement battery.

NoteUsed lithium batteries can harm theenvironment.

Follow local recycling laws fordisposal.

Do not discard with householdrefuse.

NoteIn order to keep the transmitterworking properly, follow theseguidelines:

. Avoid dropping the transmitter.

. Do not place heavy objects onthe transmitter.

. Keep the transmitter away fromwater and direct sunlight. If thetransmitter gets wet, wipe it witha soft cloth.

Memorised Settings (IfEquipped)By removing the key from theignition switch the settings areautomatically saved:

. Air conditioning system (ifequipped)

(On/Off, air temperature and fanspeed)

. Inner air circulation

. Board Computer menu items

. Customisation menu items

Manual Door Locks

For vehicles without the centrallocking system, the doors can belocked individually by the “pin” withthe door open or closed, except forthe driver's door that can only belocked with the pin if the door isclosed to avoid locking of the keyinside of the vehicle.

NoteTo prevent the driver from beinginadvertently locked out, the buttonon the driver's door cannot bedepressed when the door is open.



If the driver's door is not closed, thecentral locking system will unlockagain immediately after locking.

If lock is operated many times thelock will stop operating to preventdamage to the lock system.

Central Locking SystemIn vehicles equipped with Centrallocking system, the system worksfor doors, doors windows and fueltank filler neck cover.

Locking

Turn the key in driver's door lockclockwise to lock all doors and thefuel tank filler neck, (let the keyreturn to the vertical position andremove it); alternatively, when thelocking is performed from vehicleinside, the lock pin on the doors orthe button in the instrument panelmust be pressed.

To prevent the driver from beinginadvertently locked out, the pin onthe driver's door cannot bedepressed when the door is open.

Unlocking

Turn the key in driver's door lockanticlockwise to unlock all doorsand the fuel tank filler neck's door.

NoteWhen pulling the inner handle(driver side) with the doors locked,they will be unlocked; by pulling itagain, the door is opened. Whenpulling the inner handle of one ofthe doors (except the driver door),with the doors locked, only suchdoor will be unlocked; when pullingit again, the door will be opened.

Warning

In case one of the doors or theload compartment lid is openedwithout deactivating the alarm,the alarm will sound a warningsignal and it can be onlydeactivated, through the remotecontrol or by inserting the key intothe ignition switch.

Central locking buttons

Locks or unlocks all doors and fueltank filler neck.

. With the switch T: press to lockor unlock all doors and fuel tankfiller neck. In case the systemwas subjected to anovercharging due to repeatedactuations, the current supplywill be interrupted forapproximately 30 seconds;

or

. With the lock pin: lower the doorlock pin (driver side) to lock thedoor or raise it to unlockthe door.



Locking the car with the key

Locking

Rotate the key clockwise.

Doors and fuel tank filler neck lidare locked.

The alarm is not activated and thewindows will not close if you lockthe car with the key.

Unlocking

When turning the key anticlockwise,all the doors and the fuel tank fillerneck are unlocked.

NoteIn case of unlocking with door lock,due to safety, the alarm is notdeactivated, and will be triggeredwhen the doors are opened andstopped when turning the key in theignition, or pressing the unlockbutton on remote control.

Doors lock

To operate the door locks from theinside, depress the locking pins.If inadvertently the driver's doorlocks when closing, the lever willreturn to the unlocked position. Thiswill prevent vehicle from locking withthe key inside.

Automatic Door LocksThe doors will lock automaticallyhappen when the vehicle speedexceeds 15 km/h. If the doors arealready locked, when the vehiclestarts moving, and the doors areunlocked before the vehicle reaches



15 km/h, the doors will lockautomatically when the vehiclereaches this speed. However, if thedoors are unlocked above 15 km/h,the doors will not again unlockautomatically.

Note. If doors lock automatically

happens after the vehiclereaches 15 km/h, when stoppingthe vehicle and removing theignition key from ignition lock,the doors will automatically beunlocked. However, the doorswill not unlock automaticallywhen they are locked manually.

. Handle the remote control unitwith care; it must be protectedagainst moisture and it must notbe unnecessarily operated.

Doors

Load Compartment

Cargo deck lock

To lock : Turn the key anticlockwiseuntil the lock groove is in thehorizontal position.

To unlock : Turn the key clockwiseuntil the lock groove is in the verticalposition.

NoteYou can remove the key on eitherlocked or unlocked positions,optionally.

Vehicle Security

Anti-theft Locking SystemFor the alarm activation all thedoors should be closed.

Door locking and anti-theftsystem with remote control

Direct the key to the vehicle andpress button Q.

When actuating the alarm, inspect ifthe manually actuated windows areclosed, avoiding accidentaltriggering.

For safety reasons, the vehicleshould not be locked with the key inthe ignition switch.

Door unlocking and anti-theftsystem with remote controldeactivation

Direct the key towards the vehicleand press the button K once.

The system unlock all the doors.



Light-emitting diode (LED) ofanti-theft alarm system

When the anti-theft alarm system isactivated, the lamp remains lit up forabout 10 seconds and starts to flashindicating the system activation.

NoteWhen activated the theft-deterrentwarning system, should the lampstart flashing for the first10 seconds, one door or enginebonnet may be open, or the warningsystem may be faulty. In this case,consult a Chevrolet Dealership orAuthorised Repair Shop forchecking and repairs.

Anti-theft alarm systemmovement sensor inhibitor(ultrasound)

. Press the buttons (arrows)simultaneously. The LED willflash for about 10 seconds.

. Exit the vehicle and close thedoors.

. Lock the doors and activate theanti-theft alarm system with theremote control. The alarm will beactive without ultra sound/motionsensor operation. This isrecommended when animals areleft in the vehicle.

NoteThis procedure can only be donewith the engine bonnet closed andignition switched off (without the keyin the ignition cylinder).

Immobiliser

This vehicle has a passive theftdeterrent system.

The system does not have to bemanually armed or disarmed.

The vehicle is automaticallyimmobilised when the key isremoved from the ignition.



This system is automaticallydisarmed when the vehicle isstarted with the correct key. The keyuses a transponder that matches animmobiliser control unit in thevehicle and automatically disarmsthe system. Only the correct keystarts the vehicle. The vehicle maynot start if the key is damaged.

The immobiliser light B, locatedin the instrument panel cluster,comes on if there is a problem witharming or disarming thetheft-deterrent system. When tryingto start the vehicle, the immobilisercomes on briefly when the ignition isturned on. If the engine does notstart and the immobiliser light stayson, there is a problem in the system.Turn the ignition off and try again.

If the engine still does not start, andthe key appear to be undamaged,try another key.

If the engine still does not start withthe other key, the vehicle needsservice. See your dealer who canservice the theft-deterrent systemand have a new key made.

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors

Warning

The surface of the mirror iscurved (convex) to increase thefield of the driver's vision.

The objects seen through theexterior rear-view mirrors willseem smaller and more distantthan they are in the reality, due tothis convex surface. Don'tunderestimate the real distance ofthe vehicle reflected in the mirror,always check the internal rearview mirror or glance over yourshoulder before changing lanes.

Exterior mirrors adjustment

Warning

Always adjust the rear-viewmirrors, before driving the vehicle,so move the mirror for a clearerand comfortable view behind yourvehicle.

It's advisable to adjust the exteriormirror so that a little of the vehicleand the area behind it canbe seen.



Manual Mirrors

The exterior rear-view mirrors areeasily adjustable through adjusterlevers in the vehicle. To perform theposition adjustment, move theadjuster lever installed on doorpanelling.

Power Mirrors

The control of the power mirrors islocated on the door trim beside thedriver.

To adjust the mirrors:

1. Move the selector switch (A) tothe left or right to choose eitherthe driver or passenger sidemirror.

2. Press on of the four markslocated on the control pad (B)to move the mirror to thedesired direction.

Folding Mirrors

Exterior mirror folding

The exterior rear-view mirrors canfold in the direction shown in theillustration, this feature is designedfor pedestrians protection in case ofcollision. The mirrors can also bemanually folded to reduce the totalwidth of the vehicle and also toprevent damage when the vehicle isparked.



Warning

Push the mirror to return it to theoriginal position before driving thevehicle.

Interior Mirrors

Manual Rearview Mirror

Manual anti-dazzle

Warning

The internal rear-view mirror isbi-articulated, to so that it can bemoved out of the way of the sunvisors.

Always adjust the rear-viewmirrors before driving the vehicle.Adjust the mirror for a clear andcomfortable view behind yourvehicle and in such a way that itdoes not affect the driver'sforward field of vision.

The adjustment of internal rear-viewmirror is made manually. To avoidglare from the headlamps behindyou when driving at night, use thetab behind the mirror.



Windows

Manual Windows

Turn the window winder to open orto close them.

Power Windows

In vehicles equipped with powerwindows, the system is controlledby switches located in therespective doors. The availability ofactuation is indicated by the lightson the switches:

. Ready to actuation: Lights up.

. Deactivated: Lights off.

The driver's door switches controlsthe windows of both doors. Theswitch of the other door controls thewindow of its respective door. Theraising of windows is performedthrough the actuation of the upper

part of the switch and the loweringthrough the lower portion of theswitch. A slight press on theactuation switch allows the openingor closing of windows in smallincrements. To close, or openautomatically, keep the switchpressed for a longer time; to stopthe window movement, press theswitch again.

Warning

. When activating the windowelectric controls there is riskof injury, particularly forchildren. Parts of the humanbody or objects couldbecome trapped betweenthe window and the doorwhen closing it.

. Make sure that all vehicleoccupants know how tooperate the windowscorrectly.

(Continued)



Warning (Continued)

. Close the windows onlyafter ensuring that there isno object impedingclosing them.

. Before leaving the vehicle,remove the key fromignition.

Anti-smashing protectionsystem

If the window glass encountersresistance above the middle of thestroke, during the automatic closing,it is immediately stopped andwindow opened again. To switch offthe protective system press theswitch intermittently for closing thewindow in stages.

Internal pressure alive system

When one of the doors is open, thewindow of one of the doors will openpartially. The partial opening of thedoor window will occur in alternatedway, once this will occur on thedriver's door and in another time on

the passenger's door. When closingthe door, the window isautomatically closed.

Sequenced opening system

When actuating the automaticopening system, the window willstop moving approximately 10 mmbefore of its final position. If totalopening is required just actuate theswitch again.

Window electronicprogramming

Automatically

The windows can also beprogrammed when thetheft-deterrent system remotecontrol is actuated. The electricallyactuated windows will be keptclosed and they will beautomatically programmed.

NoteIf the system is overloaded, theenergy source is automatically cutoff in a short time.

The switches of the electric drive ofthe door windows have a protectionsystem that inhibits their operation ifthey are activated several timesover a short period.

The automatic opening / closing ofwindows is not possible after aninterruption of the power supply or adrop in voltage of the battery. In thiscase an appropriate programming ofelectronic system is required.

Manually

Close all doors, turn the ignitionswitch on and program each one ofthe windows. For this, close thewindow which is being programmedand keep the switch pressed for atleast 5 seconds after closing that.

After it, open the window and keepthe switch pressed for at least5 seconds after opening it.

This procedure can be done by firstopening and then closing thewindow too.

Repeat this procedure with the otherwindow.



Closing the windows fromoutside the vehicle

When locking the vehicle door withthe remote control unit, all windowswith electric actuation that areopened will be automatically closed.

Leaving the vehicle

The windows can be actuated afterthe ignition is switched off. Once thedoors are closed, the windowscannot be actuated from inside thevehicle. Before leaving the vehicle,the driver must remove the key fromignition in order to avoid othervehicle passengers actuating thewindows (injury risk).

Rear Windows(If equipped)

To open it, press the lever (arrow 1),and pull the lock to the driver's side(arrow 2). When closing it, be sure itis properly locked.

NoteWhenever closing the rear windowglass, always press the lever untilthe glass is closed for avoidingknocks on the lock.

Sun Visors

Sun visors are cushioned and swingup, down or to the sides to block outthe glare disturbing the driver andpassengers.


30 Seats and Restraints

Seats andRestraints

Head RestraintsHead Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Front SeatsSeat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Folding Seat-back . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Safety BeltsSeat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33How to Wear Safety BeltsProperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Three-Point Safety Belt . . . . . . . . 35Seat-Belt Use DuringPregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Seat Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Airbag SystemAir-Bag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Airbag On-Off Switch . . . . . . . . . . 40

Child RestraintsChild Restraint Systems . . . . . . . 41Child Restraint InstallationLocations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Head Restraints

Caution

The headrests are safety devices.Always drive with them properlyadjusted. The upper portion of theheadrest should be always closeto the head, aligned with yourhead upper portion. Never adjustit at neck level.

Warning

Only drive with the head restraintset to the proper position.

Head restraint adjustment

To adjust the head restraint pressthe release button (arrow) and slidethe head restraint manually up ordown. The head restraint can bepositioned in three different heights.

Make sure it is properly locked atone of the three positions.


Seats and Restraints 31

Head restraint removal

To remove the head restraint, pressthe release button (arrow) and pullthe head restraint.

Front Seats

Seat Adjustment

Distance adjustment

To adjust the seat forward/rearward,pull the control lever up, slide theseat to the desired position andrelease lever to leave seat in setposition.

Always make sure the correctanchoring of the seat, trying to slideforward and backward.

Warning

It is extremely important that theseat is adjusted according to thebest and safety position fordriving. Never adjust the driverseat position while driving thevehicle. The seat could moveresulting in loss of the vehiclecontrol.

Seat backrests



To adjust the seat back, turn theround knob on the side part of theseat. Do not lean on seat whenadjusting.

Seat backrest correct position

Caution

Even if you buckle up, your seatbelts can't do their job when youare reclined. The diagonal beltcan't do its job because it won'tbe against your body. In a crash

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you could go into it, receivingneck or other injuries. The lap beltcan't do its job either.

In a crash the belt could go upover your abdomen. The beltforces would be there and not atyour pelvic bones. This couldresult in serious internal injuries.For the proper protection whenthe vehicle is in motion, have theseatback upright.

Then sit well back in the seat andwear your seat belt correctly.

Driver's seat height

Pull the lever upwards and removethe weight on the seat to raise it.Pull the lever and push the seatdownwards to lower it. Adjust theseat cushion to the driver's heightso the driver can reach the pedalsand steering wheel.



Folding Seat-back

To fold the seatback move therelease lever, located at the upperouter side of backrest, upwards andsimultaneously, pull the seat backforwards.

Caution

Whenever performing thisprocedure, return the seat to therest position until it lock. Whenthe seat is not locked, it mightmove and hurt you in case of asudden braking or crash.

Safety handle (if equipped)

The safety handle is fixed on theroof above the passenger door. Touse it pull it down, it automaticallyreturns to its original positionafter use.

Safety Belts

Seat Belts

The seat belts are one of the mostimportant safety devices for thedriver and his passengers. Neverneglect using the seat belts. Beforestarting your vehicle, gently pull theseat belts and buckle up. Whenlocked the belt should not betwisted. Besides not being twistedthe upper section of belt should beagainst your body. The seat backshould not be excessively bentbackwards. The vehicle is equippedwith three-point seat belt.



The seat belts should not be incontact with objects in the pocketsof clothing, such as pens, glasses,etc., As this could cause injury tothe user.

The lap part of seat belt should bein the lowest position and flush withthe hips, touching the thighs. Theseat belt should go over theshoulder and across his chest.These body parts are suitable toreceive the seat belts load.

Warning

. All vehicle occupants shoulduse safety seat belts. Incase you are not using thesafety seat belt, the injuriescaused due to a crash couldbecome even more severe.You may strike objectsinside the passengers'compartment as well asbeing thrown out of the car.

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. A safety seat belt which wassubjected to severe loads,for example, in a crash,should be replaced with anew one.

. Before closing the door, besure the safety seat belt isfully retracted. In case thesafety seat belt gets caughtin the door, the safety seatbelt or the vehicle could bedamaged.

How to Wear Safety BeltsProperly1. Close and lock the door.

2. Adjust the seat so that you cansit up straight.

3. Gently pull up the latch plateand make sure the seat belt isnot twisted.

4. Fit the latch plate in the buckleuntil you hear a click.

5. Pull the diagonal to adjustthe belt.



6. To unbuckle the belt, press onthe buckle button. The beltretracts automatically.

Three-Point Safety Belt

Three points seat belt heightadjustment

To perform the adjustment press thebutton (left arrow), set the heightaccording to your size (right arrow).This is very important if the previoususer was shorter than you are.

Warning

Never perform the heightadjustment while you are driving.

Seat-Belt Use DuringPregnancy

Caution

Safety belts work for everyone,including pregnant women. Likeall occupants, they are more likelyto be seriously injured if theydon't wear seat belts. A pregnantwoman should wear alap-shoulder belt. The lap portionshould be worn as low aspossible throughout thepregnancy.



The best way to protect the foetus isto protect the mother. In a crash thefoetus is more likely not to be hurtwhen a seat belt is worn correctly.For pregnant women, as foreveryone, the key to making seatbelts effective is wearing themproperly.

Seat Belt CareAlways keep belts clean and dry. Toclean belts, use soap and warmwater. Make sure belts are notdamaged or stuck in cutting objects.Do not modify the seat belt systems.When buckled in, make sure therelease button is upward or outwardso you can unbuckle fast ifnecessary.

Warning

. All belt components shouldbe inspected regularly; havedamaged componentsreplaced.

. A belt that has been subjectto forces, such as in anaccident should be replacedwith a new one.

Airbag System

Air-Bag System

This system is identified with theinscription “Airbag” in the steeringwheel (driver's side) and above theglovebox (passenger's side),besides the adhesive label in theside area of door, driver's side.

The “Airbag” system includes:

. Inflatable bags in the steeringwheel and the dash panel withour integrated gas generator.

. Electronic control module with abuilt-in deceleration sensor



. Instrument panel clusterindicator light 9.

Warning

With use mandated by law, seatbelts are the most importantprotection devices for passengersand they are strictly required tobe used. Only through the use ofthe seat belts, the airbag systemcould help to reduce the severityof injuries to the vehiclepassengers in case of a crash.

The airbags are supplemental safetydevices, which jointly with the seatbelts increase the protection level tothe passengers in case of collisionsinvolving very severe decelerationsof the vehicle.

The airbag function is to protect thehead and the chest of the vehiclepassengers in case of violentimpacts against the steering wheelor against the instrument panel, incase of the protection provided bythe seat belt is not enough to avoidsevere or lethal injuries.

The airbag system is not deployedin case of light front impacts, side orrear impacts, overturns, skidding orother situations in which thepassengers are not thrown forwardseriously (for those the seat belt isenough to protect the passengers).

To certify low decelerations or toavoid a crash of the passengeragainst vehicle's parts ahead, theairbag system must only bedeployed in front impacts where theseat belt is not enough to retain the

deceleration imposed on thepassenger vehicle in which they arethrown forward.

Note that the speed of impact is notthe most important factor to deploythe airbag system, but thedeceleration imposed on theoccupant. An electronic module witha deceleration sensor controls theactuation of the airbag system.

If necessary, at the first moment itactuates the gas generator whichinflates the bags, softening thecontact between the passengerbody and the steering wheel orinstrument panel.

The gas generator devicedeployment for inflating the airbagsis not harmful to the ears.

Danger

The airbag was designed to betouched only after it is fullyinflated. This way, before driving,we recommend that the frontseats be properly adjusted.



Danger

. The seat belts must beproperly fastened.

. If a collision occurred, andthe airbag was deployedand the passengers of thevehicle were not using seatbelts, the risk of severeinjuries could increaseconsiderably.

Note

This light 9 should be ON everytime that the ignition goes to ONposition, since previously theignition stays in OFF position for atleast 1 sec, and should go off soonafter. In case this does not happenlook for a Chevrolet AuthorisedDealership or Repair Shop in orderto have the failure repaired.

Important cautions:

. Never keep any object betweenthe “Airbag” and the seatoccupants, since in case of

“Airbag” inflation they may bethrown against the occupants,causing injury.

. Do not install any non-originalaccessories in the steeringwheel or the dash panel, asthese may interfere with airbagdeployment at the time itinflates, thus preventing thesystem operation or else beingthrown at the occupants,resulting in injury.

. Never modify any “Airbag”components. The incorrecthandling may cause it to inflateinadvertently causing the driveror the seat passenger to beinjured.

. The electronic system thatcontrols the Airbag is located inthe front console. In order toavoid failures, do not place anymagnetic object close to theconsole.

. In case vehicle is exposed toany floods, contact a ChevroletDealer or Authorised Centre.

. The steering wheel and dashpanel disassembly should onlybe carried out in a ChevroletDealer or Authorised Centre.

. The “Airbag” was designed todischarge once only. Afterdischarged it should beimmediately replaced in aChevrolet Dealer or AuthorisedCentre.

. Do not carry any objects or keepobjects in our mouth whenyou're driving; should the“Airbag” inflate, the risk of injuryor death accident will increasenoticeably.

. When transferring the vehicle toanother owner, please tell himthe vehicle is featured with anAirbag and recommend him tofamiliarise with the informationcontained in this Owner manual.

. Disassembling a vehicle with anon-inflated Airbag may be verydangerous. When discarding avehicle contact a ChevroletDealer or an Authorised Centre.



Installing a child restraintsystem in the passenger seatof a vehicle equipped withAirbag:

Vehicles equipped with “Airbag” canbe identified by the word “Airbag” onthe self-adhesive label on thesunshade on the passenger's side.

Danger

In vehicles equipped with Airbagin the passenger seat, the childrestraint system should not beinstalled in the passenger seat.

Danger

. This vehicle was designedto provide any occupantswith full safety.

. This is why in the assemblyline chemical lock screwsare used, which followingany removal should bereplaced with originalscrews with same partnumber.

. Though, we stronglyrecommend that anyservicing involving thevehicle safety systems(namely, brakes, seats,suspension, seat belts, etc.)or yet any servicing that

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affects the referred systemsindirectly should be carriedout in a ChevroletDealership or AuthorisedRepair Shop. For furtherexplanations, contact anyChevrolet Dealership orAuthorised Repair Shop ofyour preference.

. Vehicles equipped with”Airbag” system has specificcomponents, such asinflatable bags, seat belts,bumper beams, electronicitems that must be onlyreplaced by original andidentical parts as thoseassembled by the factory.

Danger

Never install a frontal impact bar(bull bar) in an Airbag - equippedvehicle. This accessory can affectthe operation of the Airbagsystem.



Airbag On-Off SwitchFront airbag system for the frontpassenger seat must be deactivatedif a child restraint system is to befitted on this seat. The beltpretensioners and all driver airbagsystems will remain active.

The front passenger airbag systemcan be deactivated via a key -operated switch on the glove boxinternal the same, as shown in theimage.

Use the ignition key to choose theposition:

+: front passenger airbags aredeactivated and will not inflate in theevent of a collision. Control indicator+ illuminates continuously. No adultis allowed to occupy the frontpassenger seat while this controlindicator is off.

/: front passenger airbags areactive. A child restraint system mustnot be installed.

Danger

Risk of fatal injury for a childusing a child restraint system ona seat with activated frontpassenger airbag.

Risk of fatal injury for an adultperson on a seat with deactivatedfront passenger airbag.

As long as the control indicator + isnot illuminated, the airbag systemsfor the front passenger seat willinflate in the event of a collision.

If both control indicators areilluminated at the same time, thereis a system failure. The status of thesystem is not discernible, thereforeno person is allowed to occupy thefront passenger seat. Contact aChevrolet retailer immediately.



Consult a Chevrolet retailerimmediately if neither of the twocontrol indicators is illuminated.

Change status only when thevehicle is stopped with the ignitionoff. Status remains until the nextchange.

Child Restraints

Child Restraint SystemsThe hips of an infant are too smalland a regular seat belt will notremain in the correct place, asnecessary. Instead, there is apossibility that the seat belt remainsat the infant's abdomen forcing itdirectly and can cause serious injuryin case of collision.

Market Child restraint systemsclassification

Child restraint system available inthe market are classified regardingthe mass of the child as following:

Group Weight class

Group 0Up to

10 kg (22 lb.)

Group 0+Up to

13 kg (28 lb.)

Group I9 to 18 kg (20

to 39 lb.)

Group Weight class

Group II 15 to 25 kg (34to 55 lb.)

Group III22 to 36 kg (49

to 79 lb.)

Model A - Group 0 and 0+(Baby seat)



Danger

Do not place a Baby seat on aseat with activated frontpassenger airbag; otherwise, theairbag in case of collision maycause serious injury to the child,as the child's head would be veryclose to the inflating airbag. Seeinformation regarding howdisabling the passenger airbag toinstall a child seat at sectionAirbag On-Off Switch 0 40.

Model B- Group I (Child seat)

Model C- Group II and III(booster seat)

NoteObserve the rules provided bycurrent legislation regarding thechild restraint system installation inthe front seat.

NoteFor a correct choice of the childrestraint system, it is important toconsider not only age and massfactors, but also the biotype of thechild.

General Motors recommends usinggenuine GM child restraint system.

NoteBefore acquiring a child restraintdevice, check if it is suitable for theseat belt and seat.

Warning

. When carrying a child,follow the procedures for thetransport of childrenestablished by thelocal laws.

. In some countries, the useof child restraint systems isforbidden on certain seats.

. Make sure that the childrestraint device is installedproperly. If the child seat isnot properly attached, therisk of serious injury in caseof collision increases.

. Do not attach or placeobjects or other materials onthe child restraint device.

. Do not leave any looseobject in the vehicle Duringan impact, this object maycause injuries on theoccupants.

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Warning (Continued)

. After removing the childfrom the vehicle, keep thechild restraint deviceattached with the seat belt,in order to avoid the devicefrom being thrown forwardin case of sudden braking.

. If it is not necessary to keepthe child restraint device onthe rear seat, remove it fromthe vehicle and store it.

. After an accident, it isnecessary to replace thechild restraint devicebecause it must havesuffered non-visibledamages.

NoteMake sure that the child restraintdevice:

. Is in accordance to theinstructions given by the childrestraint device manufacturer.

. Have the label of approval ofsafety regulationsaccomplishments, in terms of thelocal laws.

. Are suitable to your vehicle.

Always use the child restraint deviceproperly installed and with the seatbelt placed, even if the course isshort. Check, mainly, if the seat beltis properly stretched, if it is nottwisted or positioned incorrectly.



Child Restraint Installation LocationsAdmissible positions for fitting a child restraint system (with 3 pointsseat belt).

Mass Group Passenger Seat

Activated airbagDeactivated

airbag

0: up to 10 kg X U

0+: up to 13 kg X U

I: 9 to 18 kg X U

II: 15 to 25 kg X U

III: 22 to 36 kg X U

X: No child restraint system permitted in this position and weight class.U: Installation permitted in conjunction with three-point seat belt(Universal). Move passenger seat as far as back as possible. Adjust seatbackrest inclination as far as necessary to a vertical position to ensure thatthe belt is tight on the buckle side.

NoteMove the head restraint touppermost position. If it interfereswith the proper installation of thechild restraint system, remove theheadrest.

This vehicle does not have ISOFIXanchorages, therefore, theinstallation of a Child RestraintSystem equipped only with ISOFIXattachment is not permitted. Childrestraint system can only beinstalled in this vehicle with the 3points seat belt.

Danger

Warning — Extreme hazard

Never use a rearward facing childrestraint on a seat protected byan active airbag in front of it,death or serious injury to the childcan occur.

NoteThe provisions established by thelaws overlap the provisions of thisManual.

Danger

Never use a single seat beltwhich an adult and a child. Duringan impact, the seat belt probablyexert strong pressure on thechild, causing serious or fatalinjury.

Never allow two children sharingthe same seat belt. Both couldsuffer serious injuries in acollision.



Danger

Infants and children must neverbe carried on the lap of anotheroccupant.

Although an infant does notweight much, it will be so heavyduring a collision that it will beimpossible to hold it, even if theoccupant is attached to theseat belt.

Children older than10 years old

Correct use of the seat belt forchildren over 10 years old.

To verify if a child is able to use athree-point belt, make sure thechild's knees fold comfortably on theedge seat, transversal belt passeson child chest (between the neckand arm), lap belt is as low aspossible over the child hip.

Danger

. Children without seat beltcan be thrown out in anaccident.

. Always that a child isseated, the lap belt shall bein low position closely tohips, touching child thighs.In an accident, it applies abelt force in pelvic bones ofthe child.



Danger

This picture shows a child seatedin a seat with a three-point beltused incorrectly.

If a child uses the belt this way, ina collision can suffer injuries andrisk of death.


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Storage

Storage CompartmentsInstrument Panel Storage . . . . . . 47Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Luggage/Load LocationsLuggage Compartment . . . . . . . . 49Load Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Cargo Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Additional Storage FeaturesLoad Rails and Hooks . . . . . . . . . 51Warning Triangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Fire Extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Roof Rack SystemRoof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Information on Loading theVehicleInformation on Loading theVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

StorageCompartments

Instrument Panel Storage

Storage can be found beside andbelow the external illuminationbutton and in the central console.

Storage on top of theinstrument panel (if equipped)

For basic models the storage doesnot have the cover.


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Doors, storage

The doors have storagecompartments, the upper for coinsand small objects and the lower formaps and bigger objects.

Floor storage

Between the seats you can find astorage compartment in the carpetand a storage compartment in thecentral console for small objects.

Glove Box

To open it, pull the handle.


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Cupholders

The cupholders are located in thecentre console, in front of the gearlever.

NoteAvoid accelerating or brakingabruptly when the cupholder is inuse, in order to avoid the spill ofliquids. It is recommended theglasses are covered when they arepositioned on the cupholder.

The cupholders were developed forcanned drinks of standard size andsmall bottles. Bigger bottles orglasses must not be forced to fit inthe cupholder, because they can bedeformed.

Luggage/LoadLocations

Luggage Compartment

Luggage arrangement

Small packages/luggage can bearranged in the compartmentlocated behind the seats. Largerpackages/luggage can be placed onthe cargo deck and securelyattached.

There are 2 storage pockets on thesides of the luggage compartment.


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Load Compartment

Loading capacity

Cargo box volume “A” (in litres)

. 1.180

Cargo Area

Cargo deck door

To open, pull the centre handle andlower the lid. To close, raise the lidand press the upper ends untilhearing a locking noise.

Warning

. When opening the tailgate itis recommended that theweight of the tailgate issupported with your freehand whilst releasing tocentre handle.

. The tailgate is not designedto be removed. To removethe tailgate contact a dealeror a Chevrolet authorisedservice centre.


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Additional StorageFeatures

Load Rails and Hooks

On the load compartment outer andinner portions, there are hooks forrouting ropes or plastic fasteners inorder to secure the load.

To tie the load in the cargocompartment use the inner hooks(metallic hooks).

Footsteps: cargo deck

There are two side footsteps whichmake easier the access to the cargodeck from the side of the vehicle.Besides these side footsteps, youcould also use the rear bumper toease the access to the cargo deck.The load capacity over the footstepsis 120 kg.

Warning Triangle

The warning triangle is locatedunder the cover and behind thedriver's seat.


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Fire Extinguisher

Whenever using the fireextinguisher:

1. Stop the vehicle and turn theengine off immediately.

2. Remove the extinguisher(arrow) located on the floor,under the passenger seat.

3. Actuate the fire extinguisheraccording to the instructionsprinted on the fireextinguisher tank.

Warning

The fire extinguisher maintenanceis owner's responsibility, thus itshould be performed unfailingly inthe intervals specified bymanufacturer, according to theinstructions printed on theequipment label. The owner mustperiodically check if:

. Its internal pressure still isindicated by the greenoperating zone of thepressure gauge

. The lead seal is notbreached.

. The extinguisher's validity isnot expired.

In case of some irregularity orafter use it, the extinguisher mustbe replaced by a new one,manufactured according to thecurrent law.

NoteNotices that from 01.01.05 with theintroduction of the ABC powder –that it can be used in solidmaterials, inflammable liquid andenergised electric equipments – thevalidity started to be of 5 years fromequipment manufacture date.


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Roof Rack SystemRoof-top bar (if equipped)

The Roof-Top bar was not designedfor any loading type and notprotecting the vehicle's occupants incase of a roll-over.

Information onLoading the VehicleLoad limit on the lid

The load limit on the lid should beadhered to otherwise the lid and thebody might be damaged.

Load limit on the lid:

. Concentrated: 50 kg

. Distributed: 150 kg

Load limit on the rear bumper

The maximum load on the rearbumper is 100 kg.

When loading the vehicle

Keep in mind some important itemswhen loading the vehicle:

. The heaviest luggage should beplaced on the floor, ahead of therear axle. Place the heaviestluggage ahead as much aspossible.

. Be sure the load is properlysecured in order to avoid theobjects being thrown forwardwhile driving.


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. Put the objects on the vehiclecargo deck. Try to distribute theweight evenly.

. When placing an object insidethe vehicle, attach it securelywhenever possible.

. Do not exceed the Total GrossWeight and the MaximumAdmissible Weight on the frontand rear axles when loading thevehicle. This could damage thevehicle components, and alsoalter the vehicle drivingconditions. This could result inloss of control. Besides, theexcess load could reduce thevehicle's service life.

. The warranty terms do not covercomponent or part failure due toexcess of load.


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Instruments andControls

Instrument Panel OverviewInstrument Panel Overview . . . . 56

ControlsSteering Wheel Adjustment(If equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Windscreen Wiper/Washer . . . . . 58Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Power Sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Warning Lights, Gauges, andIndicatorsInstrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Rev Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Engine Coolant TemperatureGauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . 62Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . . 62Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . 63Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . 63System Check Light . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Brake System Warning Light . . . 64Antilock Brake System (ABS)Warning Light (if equipped) . . . 64

Engine Coolant TemperatureWarning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . 65Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . 65High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . 66Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . . 66Trailer Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . 66Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Information DisplaysDriver InformationCentre (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Vehicle MessagesVehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70


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Instrument Panel OverviewVehicle with Petrol Engine



U : Door Ajar Light 0 66

# : Front Fog Lamp Light 0 66

. : Low Fuel Warning Light 0 65

B : See System Check Light 0 63

$ : High-Beam On Light 0 66

: : Engine Oil PressureLight 0 65

$ : Brake System WarningLight 0 64

! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)Warning Light (if equipped) 0 64

B : Engine Coolant TemperatureWarning Light 0 65

* : Malfunction IndicatorLamp 0 63

> : Safety Belt Reminders 0 62

" : Charging System Light 0 63

9 : See Airbag ReadinessLight 0 62

G : Indicator 0 62

; : See Exterior LampControls 0 74

H : See Trailer Indicator Light 0 66

Controls

Steering WheelAdjustment (If equipped)

Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,lock it again and ensure it is fullylocked.

Warning

Do not adjust steering wheelunless vehicle is stationary andsteering wheel lock has beenreleased.


Horn

For vehicles equipped with “Airbag”,press any of the a points.



Warning

On vehicles equipped with “Airbag” system, do not press thecentre push of steering wheel toavoid deformation of “Air bag”system covering.

Windscreen Wiper/Washer

Windscreen wiper

The actuating stalk of windscreenwiper can be moved to fourpositions:

9 : Switch off

_ : Once it has beenactuated, it operates in intervals ofabout 7 seconds.

x : Function continuously at lowspeed.

[ : Function continuously at highspeed.

Windscreen washer

Pull the stalk to start the spray ofwater and the wiper blades; whenreleased, wiper movement willcontinue for a short period to clearthe screen.

NoteAvoid to use the windscreen wipersdry or without the washers has beenactuated.

Clock



Warning

For your security, the clock canonly be adjusted with theignition off.

To adjust the clock do the following:

Stem button Operation

Press for morethan 2 seconds

The hours flash

Press for lessthan 2 seconds

The numberincreases

Press for morethan 2 seconds

The minutesflash

Press for lessthan 2 seconds

The numberincreases

The time adjust mode is finished bypressing the button for more than2 seconds.

Power Sockets

Power outlet/Cigarette lighter(if equipped)

With the ignition switched on, pressin the cigarette lighter. Heatingceases automatically once theelement is glowing. Withdraw thelighter for use.

The plug for connection of thelighter can be used for connection of12V electrical accessories.

The maximum power supply for theaccessories must not exceed 120watts for power take.

Do not connect any device thatsupplies electric power to the socketfor example, batteries.



Warning Lights,Gauges, andIndicators

Instrument ClusterVehicle with petrol engine

In the instrument panel cluster canbe viewed: speedometer,tachometer, fuel gauge, enginecoolant temperature, indicators andindicator lamps.

Speedometer

Indicates vehicle speed inkilometres per hour.

Trip Odometer

The odometer and trip odometer arelocated in the upper portion of theinstrument panel cluster display.The trip odometer records the

distance driven since last reset. Toreset press the instrument panelbutton when the trip odometer isdisplayed.

Rev CounterPetrol Engine

The tachometer indicates the enginespeed in revolutions per minute(RPM) (the correct reading is doneby multiplying the indicated numberby 1000).



Caution

If the needle is in the red warningzone, the maximum permittedengine speed is exceeded.Engine at risk.

To obtain the best engineperformance, the vehicle must bedriven in the range between themaximum torque revolution and themaximum power revolution.

Fuel GaugeVehicle with petrol engine

When the ignition is on, the fuelgauge shows how much fuel thevehicle has left in the fuel tank. Anarrow on the fuel gauge indicateswhich side of the vehicle the fueldoor is located. The gauge indicatesempty before the vehicle is out offuel, to show that the vehicle's fueltank should be filled soon.

When the fuel tank is low on fuel(red warning zone), the low fuelwarning lamp will be turned on.Here are some situations that canoccur with the fuel gauge. None ofthese indicate a problem with thefuel gauge:

. At the gas station, the fuel pumpshuts off before the gaugereads full.

. It takes a little more or less to fillup than the fuel gauge indicated.For example, the gauge mayhave indicated the tank was halffull, but it actually took a littlemore or less than half the tank'scapacity to fill the tank.

. It is not recommended to fill yourtank with ignition on or enginerunning, but if it happens the fuel

gauge will take approximately10 minutes to indicate actual fuellevel inside the fuel tank.

. The pointer on the fuel gauge ison empty when the ignition is off.

Engine CoolantTemperature Gauge

Displays the engine coolanttemperature.

. Marker in the lower position ofthe scale: the engine has notreached the normal worktemperature.

. Marker in the central position ofthe scale: normal worktemperature.

. Marker in the upper position ofthe scale: overheated engine.Stop the engine immediately.



Warning

Do not run the engine at highspeeds until normal operatingtemperature has been reached.

IndicatorG flashes green.

Flash while the indicator lamps areon, to right or left and/or when thehazard warning flasher isswitched on.

Caution

. If the lamp G flashesquickly, this means that oneof the indicator lamp bulbshas failed.

. With a trailer connection:

If the lamp flashes quickly,this means that two of theindicator lamp bulbs (vehicleor trailer) has failed.

Safety Belt Reminders

The indicator light > illuminates orflashes in red for the driver'sseat belt.

The smart safety seat belt warningindicators operate as a reminderthrough a buzzer and light warningindicator, whenever the driver's seatbelt is not fastened. The smartsafety seat belt warning indicatorswill be only on while the ignitionswitch is on.

With the safety seat belt fastened,the light switches on when turningthe ignition switch on and stays onfor some seconds.

While the driver's safety seat belt isnot fastened, the followingconditions will be displayed:

. The light stays on, if the engineis not running.

. The light will flash, if the engineis running.

. The light will blink and thebuzzer will be activated, if thevehicle is in motion.

If the safety seat belt is fastened,the warning indicators will bedeactivated.

NoteThis function may not be availablein your country or vehicle model.

See Seat Belts 0 33.

Airbag Readiness Light9 illuminates red, if equipped.

When the ignition is on, the indicatorlamp 9 will be on for approximately4 seconds and then it will turn off.If the lamp does not light or turn onwhen you are driving, there may beevidence of Airbag system failure.

In this case, the "Airbag" system willnot work in case of an accident.Contact a Chevrolet Dealership orAuthorised Repair Shop for repairs.

(where fitted)



Charging System Light" illuminates red.

The charging system light comes onbriefly when the ignition is turned onand the engine is not running, as acheck to show the light is working.It should go out when the engine isstarted.

If the light stays on, or comes onwhile driving, there may be aproblem with the electrical chargingsystem. Have it checked by yourdealer.

If a short distance must be drivenwith the light on, be sure to turn offall accessories, such as the radioand air conditioner.

MalfunctionIndicator Lamp* illuminates or flashes yellow.

This control indicator light lights upwhen the ignition is switched on andduring starting and goes offimmediately after the engine starts.

If the control indicator light lights upwith the engine running, there is afault in the engine emissions controlsystem. At this time the electronicsystem changes to an emergencyprogram that allows the vehicle todrive with reduced performance.Look for a Dealer or ChevroletAuthorised Service Operations assoon as possible.

Do not drive for a long time with thefailure indicator light lit up, becausethis will cause damage to thecatalytic converter, will increase thefuel consumption, may also indicatethat emissions of pollutants areabove that legally permitted.

This control indicator light can lightsup by itself or together with thefailure control indicator light in theelectronic system and of engineelectronic immobilisation.

Petrol vehicles

In the event that the light * be litor flashing during engine operation,it means that there is a fault in theengine system, which can damagethe catalyst. Drive to a Dealer or a

Chevrolet Authorised ServiceOperations as soon as possible tocheck and repair.

System Check LightB illuminates or flashes yellow.

This control indicator light lights upbriefly when the ignition is switchedon and during starting and switchesoff immediately when the enginestarts. The duration of the injection,ignition, idle speed and cut-off indeceleration are controlledelectronically. If this light lights upwhile the vehicle is being driven,this indicates that there is a fault. Inthis case, the electronic systemchanges to an emergency programthat allows the vehicle to drive withreduced performance. Look for aDealer or Chevrolet AuthorisedService Operations as soon aspossible. Do not drive for a longtime with the failure indicator light litup, because this will cause damageto the catalytic converter, willincrease the fuel consumption andwill impair the vehicle driveability.



If the control indicator light Blights up briefly and then switchesoff, this is of no significance.

If the control indicator light Bflashes when the ignition is switchedon there is a fault in the immobilisersystem; in this case, the engine isnot actuated (see in this Section,under Engine Immobiliser System).

Brake System WarningLight$ illuminates or flashes red.

If the $ light does not switch offwith the engine in operation andwith the handbrake not applied,drive the vehicle carefully to anearest Chevrolet Dealer or aChevrolet Authorised ServiceOperation.

In this condition, the brake pedalmust be fully depressed with greaterpedal pressure and the distancerequired for braking will be greater.

Avoid unnecessary risks in thesesituations and, if the brake systemefficiency has decreased, park thevehicle and call for service.

When the ignition is on, the brakesystem warning light also comes on3 seconds after the handbrake isapplied. The light stays on if thehandbrake does not fully release.If it stays on after the handbrake isfully released and after a 3 secondsdelay, it means the vehicle has abrake problem.

Antilock Brake System(ABS) Warning Light (ifequipped)! illuminates or flashes yellow,if equipped.

This light ! will go on wheneverthe ignition is turned on and then itwill extinguish. Otherwise contact aChevrolet Dealership or AuthorisedRepair Shop for repair.

During an emergency braking,when the ABS system is working,the light ! will go on intermittently

and then it will extinguish. If theABS system is working and the lightdoes not turn on, contact aChevrolet Dealership or AuthorisedRepair Shop for inspection.

If the light ! turns on while theengine is running, and it is not in thecondition above, the ABS systemmay be damaged. Nevertheless thevehicle braking system will keepworking. Contact a ChevroletDealership or Authorised RepairShop for inspection and repairs.

Warning

During emergency braking,whenever you notice the brakepedal pulsing and noisy control,do not release the brake pedal,since these refer to normalsystem functioningcharacteristics.

NoteWhen ABS is working, it's normal fornoise and vibrations on the brakepedal on occur. But it only occurs



when the system is effectivelyworking, in other words, when inemergency.

If you notice any of these symptomsduring normal drive conditions, go toa Dealer or a Chevrolet AuthorisedService.


Engine CoolantTemperature WarningLightB Flashes red.

Always pay attention to thisindicator, because excessive heat isone of the most dangerous factorsto the health of your engine.

This indicator will flash when theengine is running if the coolanttemperature is too high.

Caution

If engine coolant temperature istoo high, stop vehicle, switch offengine. Danger to engine. Checkcoolant level.

Warning

The lamp C must light up whenignition is switched on and goesout shortly after engine starts torun. Otherwise, consult aChevrolet Dealer or a ChevroletAuthorised Service Operation forrepairs.

Engine Oil Pressure Light: illuminates red.

Illuminates when the ignition isswitched on and goes out shortlyafter the engine starts. Otherwise,consult a Chevrolet Dealer or aChevrolet Authorised ServiceOperation for repairs.

The : light can remain switchedon intermittently when the engine ishot at idle speed; it must be offwhen the engine revolutions areincreased. If the lamp lights up, theengine must immediately beswitched off, because the lubricationsystem may be interrupted and maycause engine damage and thewheels locking.

Warning

If the wheels are locking with thevehicle in motion, press the clutchpedal, place the gear lever inneutral and switch off the ignition.A greater force will be required forvehicle braking and steeringwheel moving. Consult aChevrolet Dealer or a ChevroletAuthorised Service Operation.

Low Fuel Warning Light. illuminates or flashes yellow.



Note

This indicator light . should comeon when turning the ignition switchon and then it should go off. In casethis does not happen look for aChevrolet Dealer or a ChevroletAuthorised Service Operation toperform the repair.

It comes on when the fuel leveldrops down to the reserve level.Refuel the tank immediately.

High-Beam On Light$ illuminates blue.

This light lights up when the mainbeams of headlamp are on or whenthe headlamp flash is operated.

Front Fog Lamp Light# illuminates green, if equipped.

The front fog lamp light comes onwhen the front fog lamps are on.

The indicator lights goes out whenthe front fog lamps are turned off.

Trailer Indicator Light

Trailer Indicator

H Flashes green.

Flash while there is a trailerconnection and indicator lamps areon, to right or left and/or when thehazard warning flasher isswitched on.

Caution

If the lamp H does not flashduring indicator or hazardactivation, this means that one ofthe indicator lamp bulbs (vehicleor trailer) has failed.

Door Ajar LightU illuminates red, if equipped.

The lamp turns on always when oneor more doors are open orhalf-open.

Information Displays

Driver InformationCentre (DIC)The vehicle may have a DriverInformation Centre.

The Driver Information Centredisplays information about yourvehicle. It also displays warningmessages if a system problem isdetected.

All messages appears in the DriverInformation Centre display locatedin the centre of the instrument panelcluster.

The vehicle may also have featuresthat can be customised through theDriver Information Centre controls.

Selecting functions

The menus and functions can beselected via the buttons on thewiper stalk.

There are two menus available:Body Computer Menu andCustomisation Menu.



Press the R button to reset themenu item when it is displayed.

Press the S button to scroll throughthe functions in each menu.

Body Computer Menu

The following functions can beselected:

. Range

. Outside Air Temperature

. Clock

. Average Fuel Consumption(Km/l)

. Absolute Fuel Consumption /Trip Consumption

. Average Speed

. Digital speedometer

. Chronometer

When a Board Computer Menu itemis displayed, pressing the R buttonfor 2 seconds will reset the function(except for Outside AirTemperature).

If the button is kept pressed for4 seconds, a total reset is triggered.Average Fuel Consumption,Absolute Fuel Consumption andAverage Speed are affected by atotal reset.

Fuel Range

The Fuel Range display shows theapproximate distance the vehiclecan be driven without refuelling. TheFuel Range estimate is based on anaverage of vehicle's fuelconsumptions over recent drivinghistory and the amount of fuelremaining in the fuel tank. The FuelRange can be reset by keeping Rbutton pressed for 2 seconds.

When fuel range is lower than50 km, the distance is displayed inthe Driver Information Centreflashing to alert the vehicle isrunning out of fuel. Refuel yourvehicle as soon as possible.

When fuel range is lower than30 km, the distance is replaced bythree dashes. Refuel your vehicleimmediately.



Outside air temperature

The outside air temperature displayshows the outside ambient airtemperature.

Clock

The clock is displayed in the cluster,to adjust it see “Clock” on thissection.

Average speed

The average vehicle speed displayshows the average speed of thevehicle in miles per hour (mph) orkilometres per hour (km/h).

This average is calculated based onthe various vehicle speeds recordedsince the last reset of this value.

The average speed can be reset bypressing the R button while theAverage Vehicle Speed display isshowing.



Average Fuel Consumption

The average fuel consumptiondisplay shows the approximateaverage miles per gallon (mpg),kilometres per litre (km/l) or litresper 100 kilometres (l/100km).

This number is calculated based onthe distance per fuel consumptionrecorded since the last time thismenu item was reset. The fueleconomy can be reset by pressingthe R button for 2 seconds while theaverage fuel consumption display isshowing.

Absolute Fuel Consumption /Trip Consumption

The absolute fuel consumption / tripconsumption display shows theapproximate fuel / trip consumptionof the vehicle in gallons (gal) orlitres (l).

This number is calculated based onthe volume of fuel in gallons or litresconsumed since the last time thismenu item was reset. The fuelConsumption / Trip consumptioncan be reset by pressing the Rbutton for 2 seconds while theabsolute fuel consumption / tripconsumption display is showing.

Digital Speedometer

This mode indicates the vehiclespeed.

Chronometer

The chronometer will measure thetime that has passed since the lastreset.

Short press the R button to startchronometer and short press thesame button to stop > restart > stop> restart > stop and over again.

Holding the R button for 2 secondswill reset the chronometer.



Vehicle MessagesMessages are displayed on theDriver Information Centre to notifythe driver that the status of thevehicle has changed and that someactions may be needed by the driverto correct the condition. Multiplemessages may appear one afteranother.

Some messages may not requireimmediate action. For those you canpress S to acknowledge that youreceived the message and to clearthem. Some messages cannot becleared because they are moreurgent. These messages thatappear on the display are seriousand remember that clearing themessages will only make themessages disappear, not correct theproblem. Possible messages thatcan be displayed and someinformation about them, grouped bysubject, are in following information.

Low fuel

This message displays when thevehicle is low fuel. Refuel as soonas possible.

Engine coolant temperature

This message displays and a chimesounds if the engine cooling systemreaches unsafe temperatures foroperation. Stop and turn off thevehicle as soon as it is safe to do soto avoid severe damage. Thismessage clears when the enginehas cooled to a safe operatingtemperature.



Inspection

This message is displayed for10 seconds when the ignition starts.

NoteOne week before reaching the timelimit or every 10000 km driven, afterturning the ignition on, the message“INSP” will be displayed on thescreen.

The message will be displayed untilthe vehicle is taken to a ChevroletDealership or Authorised RepairShop to have the correspondinginspection performed.

The inspection warning system doesnot take into consideration the timeintervals in which the battery waskept disconnected. For this reason,the specified maintenance intervals

scheduled on the PreventiveMaintenance Plan should beconsidered as priorities.

Remote control low batteryindicator

This message displays when thebattery of the Radio Remote Controlneeds to be replaced.

Bulb outage indicator

This message is displayed if aindicator bulb needs to be replaced.

Odometer overflow

This message is displayed for5 seconds every time the ignition isturned ON if the odometer overflows(higher than 999999 km or miles).

Customisation Menu

The cluster customisation menucan be accessed by pressing theS button for approximately5 seconds.

Press the S button again to scrollthrough the menu functions.

Press the R button to changesettings.



Night Mode

To select the Night Mode hold the Rand the S button pressed togetheruntil the Night Mode appears on thedisplay. Pressing the R button youcan turn on or off the feature.

When entering Night Mode featurewith exterior lamps on, the followingsetting will be activate:

1. All cluster gauges except thespeedometer are turned off.

2. Cluster display illumination isturned off after a 10 secondsdelay.

3. All interior illumination andfunction tell-tales in cluster areset to the minimum dimminglevel.

While Night Mode is activated, theDriver Information Centre is stillavailable and can be activated todisplay vehicle warning messages,to respond to trip computercommands and to access theconfiguration menu. In this case, theDriver Information Centre will beactivated for 10 seconds only.

The Night Mode feature can beturned off by any off the followingactions:

1. Access the configuration menuand set the Night Mode to off.

2. Low fuel range condition isreached.

3. High engine coolanttemperature condition isreached.

4. Activation of a warning orfailure light on instrumentcluster.

Units system selection

Select “units system” according toyour country / region.

To select the Unit hold the R andthe S button pressed together untilthe Unit appears on the display.Pressing the R button you canchoose the unit.

SI : International System

EN : English System

AL : Latin America System

US : United States of AmericaSystem

Press the R button to select thedesired setting.



Language selection

Select “Language” according to yourcountry / region.

To select the language hold the Rand the S button pressed togetheruntil the Language appears on thedisplay. Pressing the R button youcan choose the Language.

PO : Portuguese

EN : English

ES : Spanish

Press the R button to select thedesired setting.

Auto light control

AUTO ON : This message isdisplayed when the automatic lightcontrol has been turned on.

AUTO OFF : This message isdisplayed when the automatic lightcontrol has been turned off.

Additional Features

Gauges and Lighting Check

Instrument panel cluster sweeps allgauges pointers over the scaleswhen ignition is turned on. If theengine is started during the gaugeand lighting verification, it is abortedand the instrument panel clusterstarts to indicate actual vehicleinformation.


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Lighting

Exterior LightingExterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 74Automatic Light Control . . . . . . . . 75Headlamp Main/Dipped-BeamChanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . 77Indicator and Lane-ChangeSignals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Front Fog Lamps (ifequipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Interior LightingInstrument Panel IlluminationControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Lighting FeaturesEntry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80Theatre Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80Battery Power Protection . . . . . . 81

Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lamp Controls

Light switch (if equipped)

For vehicles with front fog lampsand automatic light control.

For vehicles without front fog lampsand automatic light control.

Exterior lamps control:

9 : Briefly turn to this position toturn the automatic light control off oron again. When released, thecontrol returns to the AUTOposition.

AUTO : Turns the dipped beamautomatically depending on externallight conditions, together withparking lamps, number plate lampand instrument panel lamps.

; : Front position lamps

2 : Dipped beam


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Front position lamps

Turn the parking lamps on togetherwith the number plate lamp andinstrument panel lamps.

NoteWhen turning the ignition on, theinstrument panel lamps will stay onfor a while and upon starting theengine, the instrument panel lampswill stay constantly on.

A warning chime sound if thedriver's door is opened when theignition switch is off and the parkinglamps are on.

Dipped beam

Turn the dipped beam on togetherwith the parking lamp, number platelamp and instrument panel lamps.

A warning chime sounds if thedriver's door is opened when theignition switch is off and the dippedbeam is on.

Fog lamps

Push the fog lamps button to turnthe front fog lamps on or off. Press:

# : Front fog lamps

Front fog lamps

If the automatic light control is ON,push the front fog lamps buttons toturn the front fog lamps on or off.The front fog lamps come onautomatically with the parking lampsand the dipped beam.

If the automatic light control is OFF,the front fog lamps can only beturned on when: the parking lampsare on or Dipped beam is on.

Light sensor (if equipped)

The light sensor is located on thetop of the instrument panel andswitches on/off the dipped beamheadlamps when light switch is inAUTO mode.

NoteDo not cover the light sensorotherwise the AUTO mode will notoperate properly.

Switched on the exterior lampssound warning system

When opening the door, with theignition switched off and the exteriorlamps lit up, is actuated a soundsignal warning the driver.

Automatic Light ControlWhen it is dark enough outside andthe light switch is on AUTO, theautomatic light control system willturn on the dipped beam along withother lamps such as the parkinglamps, number plate lamp, and theinstrument panel lamps. The radiolamps will also be dimmed.


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To turn off the automatic head lampsystem, turn the exterior lampswitch to the 0 position and thenrelease.

The vehicle has a light sensorlocated on the top of the instrumentpanel. Do not cover the sensor orthe system will come on wheneverthe ignition is on.

The system may also turn on thedipped beam when driving through aparking garage, heavy overcastweather, or a tunnel. This is normal.

There is a delay in the automaticlight control systems so that drivingunder bridges or bright overheadstreet lights does not affect thesystem. The automatic light controlsystem will only be affected whenthe light sensor sees a change inlighting lasting longer than thedelay. If the vehicle is started in adark garage, the automaticheadlamp system comes onimmediately.

Follow me Home Light

When the engine is turned off andthe key is not in the ignition anddriver's door is opened, this featureis activated by pulling the indicatorlever towards you.

Pulling the lever again, withoutclosing the door, the light goes off.

The dipped beam, parking lampsand number plate lamp will beturned on for 30 minutes whiledriver door is open or 1 minute afterdriver door is closed.

Lead me to the car light (ifequipped)

When the doors are unlocked usingthe radio remote control, the dippedbeam, parking lamps, number platelamp and instrument panel lampsare turned on for approximately1 minute. The lamps will be turnedoff before 1 minute if the ignition isturned on, the exterior lights controlis activated or vehicle is lockedusing the radio remote control.

The dipped beam, parking lampsand number plate lamp activation inthis feature can be turned on or off

by holding the dome lamp buttonpressed for more than 3 secondswith the ignition on.

Headlamp Main/Dipped-Beam Changer

Main beam

With the lamps button placed to theposition 2, the main beam isobtained pushing the lever forwards.To return to dipped beam conditionthe lever must be pushed forwardsagain.


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Dipped beam

When turning the lamps button tothe position 2, the dipped beamwill light up.

Dipped beam focus

The headlamp dipped beam isdesigned in such a way to light upgiven areas with a better intensity,providing the signalling visualisationand reducing the dazzling effect tothe oncoming drivers in the oppositelane. These regions and intensitiesof light are normal and theheadlamps of your vehicle weredesigned to meet safety rules and

provide better vehicle lightingperformance. This way, occasionalvisual differences regarding thebeam format, when projected in abulkhead or wall, are the results ofthe optical design conditiondescribed above. In case of anydoubt, look for a ChevroletAuthorised Dealership orRepair Shop.

Flash-to-Pass

It is used to send light signals withthe headlamp main beams. To do it,pull the lever towards steering

wheel. The headlamp flash can beoperated at the same time thatindicator is functioning.

Hazard Warning Flashers

Press this button located on theinstrument panel near the climatecontrol system, to make the frontand rear indicator lamps flash onand off. This warns others that youhave an emergency and should beused with vehicle stopped. Pressagain to turn the flashers off.


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Trailer indicator

If there is a trailer connection, thetrailer indicator lamps can also flashon and off together with the vehicleindicator lamps.

Indicator andLane-Change Signals

Move the lever all the way up ordown to signal a turn.

Raise or lower the lever until thearrow starts to flash to signal a lanechange. Hold it there until the lane

change is completed. If the lever isbriefly pressed and released, theindicator flashes three times.

The stalk returns to its startingposition whenever it is released.

A warning sound and an arrow inthe instrument panel cluster flashesin the direction of the turn or lanechange.

If after signalling a turn or lanechange the arrow flashes rapidly ordoes not come on, a signal bulbmight be burnt out. Have the bulbreplaced. If the bulb is not burnt out,check the fuse.

Caution

If the lamp G flashes quickly,this means that one of theindicator lamp bulbs has failed.

Caution

For Trailer connection condition,

the trailer indicator H flashes onand off together with the arrow(vehicle indicator). If aftersignalling a turn or lane changethe trailer indicator does not comeon (only the arrow), a signal bulbmight be burnt out; if arrowflashes rapidly, two signal bulbsmight be burnt out.In the sameway, have the bulbs replaced.


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Front Fog Lamps (ifequipped)

For vehicles with front fog lamps.

The button is located on the exteriorlamp control, on the outboard sideof the instrument panel.

The ignition and the parking lampsmust be turned on to turn on thefront fog lights, an indicator lamp #on the instrument panel clustercomes on when the front fog lampsare on.

The front fog lamps give auxiliaryforward lighting and improve thevisibility in adverse ambientconditions.

Interior Lighting

Instrument PanelIllumination Control

This feature controls the brightnessof the instrument panel lights.

The thumbwheel is located next theexterior lamp control.

Turn the thumbwheel up or down tobrighten or dim the instrument panellights.


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Interior Lamps

Vehicle with anti-theft alarmsystem (if equipped)

The interior lamp button is located inthe overhead console.

Lights up when one or more doorsis opened or when the doors areunlocked by the radio remotecontrol.

To turn on or turn off the lamp, pressthe central button on the assembly.

The interior lights automaticallyswitches off after a delay when alldoors are closed.

Reading lamps

To turn on or turn off the readinglamps, press the side buttons on theassembly, the reading lampsautomatically turn off if you turn onthe interior lights.

Vehicle without anti-theft alarmsystem

The light will turn on automaticallywhen any door is opened and willturn off a few moments after thedoors is closed. If you want to turnthe light off with the door openedpress the button on the light. youcan manually turn on or off the lightjust pressing this button.

Lighting Features

Entry LightingThe lamps inside the vehicle comeon when any door is opened. Theystay on about 3 minutes. When allof the doors have been closed, thelamps inside the car stays on for15 seconds. When the ignition isturned on they gradually fade out.They also come on when the unlocksymbol button is pressed on theradio remote control, if equipped.

The lamps inside the vehicle stay onfor about 15 seconds after the key isremoved from the ignition to providelight as you exit.

If any door is left open, the lampsinside the vehicle stay on for about3 minutes before they start tofade out.

Theatre DimmingThis feature allows for a three tofive seconds fade out the courtesylamps instead of immediatelyturning off.


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Battery Power ProtectionThis feature shuts off the exteriorand interior lights if they are left onfor more than 50 minutes when theignition is in OFF position. Thishelps to prevent the battery fromrunning down.


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InfotainmentSystem

RadioAM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82Fixed Mast Aerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Radio

AM-FM RadioSee the manufacturer's manualsupplied with the vehicle for audiosystem operation instructions.

NoteThe plant-installed loudspeakerspower is 40 W RMS with 4 (Ω)ohms impedance, thus it is notallowed to install a sound systemdevice more powerful than 40 WRMS and having impedancedifferent from 4 (Ω) ohms. If youprefer, you can choose one of ourChevrolet Accessory options forsound systems in ChevroletDealership or AuthorisedRepair Shop.

Note. The purpose of the radio volume

control knob is to provide earprotection for the user, as wellas the preservation of vehicleloudspeakers.

. Health

Although the emission levels ofthe product are ruled, in caseyou use hearing aid orpacemaker, before using thisdevice, refer to themanufacturers and yourphysician. The exposure to highsound levels for long timeperiods may cause damages tohearing.



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Fixed Mast Aerial

The radio aerial is located in thefront part of the roof. To remove,rotate it in anti-clockwise. To installthe aerial, rotate it clockwise.

NoteWhen using the automatic car washwith the aerial installed, it can resultin damages to the aerial or thepanel of the roof. Remove the aerialbefore using the automaticcar wash.


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Climate Controls

Climate Control SystemsHeating and VentilationSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Air Conditioning System . . . . . . . 85

Air VentsAdjustable Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . 86Fixed Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

MaintenanceAir Conditioning RegularOperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Climate ControlSystems

Heating and VentilationSystem

In addition to natural air flow thatcomes into the vehicle via the airinlets on front panel. When thevehicle is in motion, the fan can beused to increase air flow. Forimproved comfort this air can becooled or heated (through the airconditioner).

NoteThe air mixing system allowschoosing the amount of warm airand cold air so that the temperaturemay be adjusted quickly to thedesired level at any speed. Theairflow is determined according tothe fan speed and may be affectedby vehicle speed.

Temperature

Red scale : warm

Blue scale : cold

Heating will not be fully effectiveuntil engine has reached normaloperating temperature.


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Air outlet adjustment

It allows directing the airflow to theselected direction.

Air distribution

Turn switch until the correspondingsymbol appears on the display tochoose the air distribution desired.

\ : to head area and foot well.

Y : to head area.

5 : to windscreen and front doorswindows.

- : to windscreen, front doorwindows and foot well.

[ : to foot well.

Fan speed

Adjust the air flow by switching thefan to the desired speed, the scaleappears on the display.

Demisting and defrosting thewindows (without airconditioning). Set air distribution control (right

button) to 5.

. Set temperature control towarmest level.

. Set fan speed to highest level.

. Open side air vents as requiredand direct them towards doorwindows.

Inner air circulation

The inner air circulation should beswitched on only in cases ofunpleasant odours from outside,or on roads with dirt, or when fastcool down is required.

The air inner circulation systeminterrupts the outside air admission,forcing the circulation of the inner airon vehicle interior.

NoteThe inner air circulation is switchedoff automatically for a betterefficiency of the system, but it canbe switched on by pressing @.

Danger

The air recirculation should beswitched on only temporarily dueto the gradual air deterioration.The air deterioration is prejudicialto the health if used for long timeperiod.

To enable the inlet of outside air intothe passenger compartment, press@; the symbol appears on display.To switch if off, press @ again.

Air Conditioning System

To switch on press Q, the symbolappears on the display. To switchoff, press Q again, the symboldisappears on the display.

NoteThe air conditioning system onlyworks with the engine operating. Fora better efficiency of the system, thewindows should be closed. If thevehicle interior is excessively hotafter a long period under the direct


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sunlight, open the windows a fewminutes to quickly expel thewarm air.

Note

When switching to position 5 (onright button) in vehicles with airconditioning system, the airconditioning system is activatedautomatically so that the windscreenis rapidly demisted.

If the fan is switched off and youpress Q, the fan switch to the firstspeed automatically.

At least one air vent must be openwhile cooling is on in order toprevent the evaporator from icing updue to lack of air movement.

Demisting and defrosting thewindows (with airconditioning)

. Set air distribution control to 5(right button).

. Set fan speed to highest level.

. The temperature control buttonmay be positioned in anyposition.

. Open side air vents as requiredand direct them towards doorwindows.

NoteThe air conditioning is switched onautomatically for better efficiency ofthe system, but it can be switchedoff by pressing Q.

Air Vents

Adjustable Air VentsThere are four adjustable air outletsin the instruments panel frontportion, two side outlets, outlets tothe windscreen and outlets in theinstruments panel lower portion,which provide pleasant ventilation,with air at room temperature orrefrigerated air (through the airconditioning).

To open vent, press the flap.


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Direct the flow of air by turning theflaps.

Close totally the air outlets torestrain the airflow.

NoteThe entry of air into the vehicle isnot completely prevented throughthe restriction of the airflow by airoutlets.

Fixed Air Vents

Additional air vents are directed tothe windscreen and door windows.

Maintenance

Air Conditioning RegularOperationIn order to ensure continuousefficient performance, cooling mustbe operated for a few minutes oncea month, irrespective of the weatherand time of year. Operation withcooling is not possible when outsidetemperature is too low.

ServiceIn case of a system fault, consult aChevrolet Dealership or AuthorisedRepair Shop to perform a correctand safe repair.

When the air conditioning system isswitched on, water condensation isemanated from the underside of thevehicle.


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For optimal cooling performance, itis recommended to check in at aChevrolet Dealer or a ChevroletAuthorised Service Operation theclimate control system, including:

. Functionality and pressure test

. Heating functionality

. Leakage check

. Cleaning of condenser andevaporator drainage


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Driving andOperating

Driving InformationDriving Environment . . . . . . . . . . . 89Driving for Better FuelEconomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Off-Road Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . 96Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . 98If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . 99

Starting and OperatingNew Vehicle Run-In . . . . . . . . . . 100Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102Parking over ThingsThat Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Engine ExhaustCatalytic Converter . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Manual TransmissionManual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 103

BrakesBrakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105Antilock BrakeSystem (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Cruise ControlCruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

FuelFilling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Driving Information

Driving Environment

In the design and assembly of ourproducts, General Motors iscontinuously concerned withenvironmental protection and hasused environment-friendly materialsand recycled materials.

The production methods also meetthe requirements on environmentalprotection. The use of harmfulmaterials such as asbestos andcadmium has been discontinued.The air conditioning system uses a


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hydrocarbonate fluorchloride-freerefrigerant. The pollutant percent inthe exhaust has been reduced.

Driving for Better FuelEconomyIf your driving is taking theenvironment into account you willkeep noise and emissions atpermitted levels. Driving with regardfor the environment provides forsavings and improves.

Needless hard accelerationsincrease noticeably the fuelconsumption. The tyre noise andthe high rpm of fast starts result inincrease in noise levels. Wheneverpossible, shift to a higher gear. Byobserving the braking distances andnot overtaking other vehicles youcar avoid frequent braking andaccelerating which result in noisepollution and excessive emissions,and increase fuel consumption.

Tips

Idling : Even when idling the engineconsumes fuel and generates noise.Turning off the engine is viable evenif you don't have to wait more thanone minute.

High speed : The higher the speed,the higher the fuel consumption andthe noise produced by the tyreand wind.

Tyre pressure : The tyre lowpressure is twice costly; fuel higherconsumption and tyre wear.

Loading : Unnecessary loadsincrease the fuel consumption,especially under acceleration (citytraffic).

Repairs and inspections : SinceGeneral Motors appliesenvironment-compatible materials inrepair operations as well as inproduction and inspection, neverperform engine repair, tuning-up andinspection operations on your own,for the reasons below:non-acquaintance might conflict withcurrent environment protectionlegislation; recyclable components

might not be recovered for reuse;skin contact with certain materialsmight result in health risks.

Control of a Vehicle

Never coast with engine notrunning

Many systems will not function inthis situation (e.g. brake servo unit,power steering). Driving in thismanner is a danger to yourself andothers.

Pedals



To ensure the pedal travel isunrestricted, there must be no matsin the area of the pedals.

The brake and accelerator pedalhave different heights for providingeasier foot motion, wheneverchanging the foot position – fromthe brake to the accelerator pedaland vice versa. The clutch pedalhas a longer travel for improvedresponsiveness responsiveness.

Floor Mat

Danger

. Make sure that the floor matdoes not interfere with thepedals.

. If a floor mat is the wrongsize or is not properlyinstalled, it can interfere withthe accelerator pedal and/orthe brake pedal.Interference with the pedalscan cause unintendedacceleration, increasedstopping distance or

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difficulty on gear shifting,which can result in a crashand injury.

. The original floor mats havebeen designed for yourvehicle. If they need to bereplaced, choose originalChevrolet replacements.Floor mats which were notdesigned for your vehiclemay not fit properly andinterfere with the pedalfunctions.

Follow the instructions in order touse your floor mats properly.

. Always ensure that the floormats are not interfering with thepedals.

. Use the floor mat facing up. Donot use it facing down.

. Do not place anything on thefloor mat on the driver's side.

. Use only one floor mat on thedriver's side. Never put one floormat on top of the other.

Accelerator pedal

Sudden accelerations lead to fuelconsumption increase. Wheneverthe engine revolution rises, try toshift into the next gear.



Clutch pedal

NoteDo not drive while resting your footon the clutch pedal. This habit mayresult in damage to the clutchsystem and engine, besidesincreasing the fuel consumption.

Caution

Do not shift suddenly a low gearwhen driving on slippery roads.This may cause brake effect onthe traction wheels, and causeskidding.

Brake pedal

When pressing the brake pedal, thebrake lamp is switched on the rearlamps and the high-mountbrake lamp.

Danger

. Apply the brake pedal softlyand progressively. Avoidabrupt applications, whichcan cause dangerousskidding, besides excessivetyre wear. (vehicle without

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ABS) (If your vehicle isequipped with ABS seeAntilock brake system).

. Pay attention to the faultsindicator lamps on brakesystems.

. Do not drive with the engineswitched off, the brakeservo will not operate,resulting in more footpressure to actuate thebrakes.

. If the engine stops with thevehicle in movement, brakenormally, pressingcontinuously the brakepedal, without pumping it;otherwise, the vacuum onthe brake servo unit willextinguish, losing the brakeassistance in the brakeapplication and,consequently the brakepedal must be fullydepressed with greater

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pedal pressure and thedistance required forbraking will be greater.

. If the brake pedal does notreturn to the initial height orthe travel of the brake pedalhas increased, this indicatesthat there is a failure onbrake system. Consultimmediately a ChevroletDealer or a ChevroletAuthorised ServiceOperation.

. The brake fluid level shouldbe checked regularity in thereservoir.

. Check the brake lampsregularity.

NoteInside the doors, there are steelbars for protecting the passengersin case of side impacts.

Braking

Applying the brakes

Braking action involves perceptiontime and reaction time. First, youhave to decide to push on the brakepedal. That's perception time. Thenyou have to bring up your foot to doit. That's reaction time. Averagereaction time is about 3/4 of asecond. But that's only an average.It might be less with one driver andas long as two or three seconds ormore with another. Age, physicalcondition, alertness, coordinationand eyesight will play a part. So doalcohol and drugs. But even in 3/4of a second, a vehicle moving at100 km/h travels 20 m. That couldbe a lot of distance in anemergency, so keeping enoughspace between your vehicle andothers is important. And of course,actual stopping distances varygreatly with the surface of the road(whether it's pavement or gravel);the condition of the road (wet, dry);tyre tread and your brakes. Mostdrivers care for vehicle brakes.

Nevertheless some overload thebrake system when they use thebrakes incorrectly.

Observe the following. Do not obstruct the brake pedal

travel.

. Avoid needless heavy braking –some people drive in spurts –heavy acceleration followed byheavy braking – rather thankeeping pace with traffic. This isa mistake. Your brakes will wearmuch faster if you do a lot ofheavy braking, and besidesthere is the risk of provokingdangerous skidding.

. To increase your brake life try tofollow the traffic pace, avoidneedless braking and allowrealistic following distances.If you ever have to use thebrakes or slow down, apply themgently and continuously.

. Don't drive with the engine off.The brake booster won't workand more effort will be requiredwhen applying the brakes.



. If your engine stops while you'redriving, brake normally but don'tpump your brakes, otherwise thevacuum of power assist will beused up, resulting in brake pedalbeing harder to push and longerbraking distances.

. Some driving or climaticconditions may generateoccasional brake squeak eitherwhen the brakes are appliedlightly or the first time the brakesare applied . This is not a failure.

Brake pedal travel

Take your vehicle to your ChevroletDealer or Authorised Repair Centreanytime you notice the brake pedaldoesn't return or the brake pedaltravel becomes longer. This may bean indicator of brake system failure.

Braking in emergencies

Everybody has already faced aheavy-braking situation. One's firstreaction is to push the brake pedaland hold. In fact this is wrong,because it may cause the wheels tolock. When it happens the vehicledoesn't steer correctly and may

follow the wheel direction beforethey locked and your vehicle mayleave the road. Brake gradually.This method provides you withmaximum braking and steeringcontrol. Press the brake pedalgradually and harder. In case of anemergency, you're likely to want toapply the brakes hard withoutlocking the wheels. Release thebrake pedal if you feel or hear thewheels lock. This will make youkeep the steering control.

Steering

Emergency steering

Under some situations steering maybe more efficient than braking.

For example, should you get closerto a hill and find a truck parked inyour lane or if suddenly a car comesinto sight from somewhere or shoulda kid run from behind parkedvehicles and stop right in frontof you.

You could avoid these problems byapplying the brakes – if it is possibleto stop in time. But sometimes this

is not possible; just there is noroom. It is the time for a defensiveaction – by steering around theproblem. Your vehicle shouldperform under emergency situationsas the described above.

First apply the brakes – do not do itenough to lock the front wheels.Next, steer around the problem, tothe right or to the left, depending onthe space available. A situation ofemergency as the one describedabove require too much attentionand quick decision.

If you are holding the steering wheelas recommended in the nine andthree o'clock positions, you couldmake a 180º quick turn withouttaking your hands of the steeringwheel. But you have to move fast,steer quickly and then straighten thewheel as soon as you haveovercome the object. The fact thatemergency situations are alwayspossible is reason enough topractice defensive driving and usethe seat belts correctly.



Off-Road Driving

Driving through fog

Fog occurs when there is high-levelhumidity in the air or heavy frost.The fog can be too light not toprevent you from being able to seehundreds of meters ahead as it canbe too thick and impair vision a fewmeters ahead.

The fog can show up suddenly in aregular road and become a potentialrisk. Driving through fog limits yourvisibility rapidly.

The potential dangers include hittingthe vehicle ahead of you or acollision from the rear. Try toascertain the fog density. If it isdifficult for you to see the vehicleahead of you (or at night it is difficultto notice the rear lamps) you arelikely to be driving through thick fog.Slow down so that the vehiclebehind can do it too.

The fog front may extend a fewmeters only or for many kilometres,and you won't know it unless youdrive through it. All you have to dois to approach it carefully.

Even if the weather looks fairsometimes there might be fog,especially at night or dawn, on thehighways going across valleys orlow and wet areas. Suddenly youmight be surrounded by thick fogthat might impair your windscreenvisibility.

Often you will be able to see the fogfront in the light of the headlamp,though sometimes you are caughton the top of an uphill or in thebottom of a valley. Turning on thewindscreen wiper and washer willhelp remove road dirt. Slow down.

Tips to drive through fog

. When you are driving throughfog turn on the fog lamps ordipped beam, even in daylight.You will see others better andwill be better seen too.

. Do not turn on main beam,otherwise flare will reflecton you.

. Use the demister. If humidity ishigh even the light condensationinside the vehicle will impair thealready reduced visibility.

Actuate the windscreen wiperand washer for a few moments.The humidity on the outside ofwindows may look like fog.

. If your visibility is close to zeroand you need stop, and are notsure if you are on the road, turnon your headlamps, actuate yourwarning lamps and sound yourhorn periodically or when younotice an approaching vehicle.

. In foggy conditions, don't passunless you have good visibilityand passing is safe. Even so, beprepared to drop back for thickfog. If other vehicles arepassing, make it easier for them.

Driving over mud or sand

When you drive over mud or sand,the wheels have poor traction. Youcannot accelerate quickly, it is moredifficult to steer and braking thevehicle requires greater distances.

In the mud, the best is to use a lowgear – the thicker the mud, thelower the gear. In thick mud, keepthe vehicle in motion so as not toget stuck. When driving over very



loose sand (on beaches and dunes)the tyres tend to sink. This affectssteering, acceleration and braking.For better traction, lower the tyrepressure slightly when drivingover sand.

NoteAfter driving along mud or sand,clean and check brake linings. Tonot perform this task may causeirregular braking or glazed linings.Check body structure, steering,suspension, wheels, tyres and theexhaust system as to damage.

Driving on Wet Roads

This is a situation you may want toavoid even on paved city roads.Besides not being possible toevaluate the road ahead properly,your vehicle may be severelydamaged since it was not designedfor such usage.

As basic recommendation never tryto drive through water that is deeperthan the height of the centre of thewheels.

When driving through any floodedarea is required, do it at low speed,around 10 km/h in 1st gear.

Observe any large vehicles drivingnearby, stay clear of large waterwaves which increase the chancesof damage. When passing overflooded areas, the most severeproblem that can occur is thepossibility of water entering theengine, through the intake airsystem.

This is known as “hydraulic ram”;the water does not allow pistonsdisplacement and consequently theengine components will bedamaged. In this case, the engine isseverely damaged and the vehicle

will stop immediately or some timelater, depending on the damagelevel.

Do not try to operate the engineagain. This could increase thedamage to the vehicle.

The warranty will not cover theengine damage resulting from waterpenetration.

Danger

Driving through a water streamcould be dangerous. The watercould drag the vehicle causingdrowning. Even a few centimetrestream may impair the tyre toground contact, causing loss oftraction and vehicle roll over. Donot drive in water streams.

Driving in the rain

Rain and wet roads can meandriving trouble. On a wet road youcan't stop, accelerate or turn as wellbecause your tyre-to-road grip isn'tas good as on dry roads. And,if your tyres don't have much tread



left, you'll get even less traction.If rain starts to fall while you'redriving, it's always wise to go slowerand be cautious.

The surface may get wet suddenlywhile your reflexes are prepared fordriving on dry pavement. Theheavier the rain the harder it is to beseen. Even if your windscreen wiperblades are in good shape, a heavyrain can make it harder to see roadsigns and traffic signals, pavementmarkings, the edge of the road, andeven people walking. The roadspray can impair vision even morethan the rain itself, especially on adirt road.

It's wise to keep your wipers in goodconditions and the windscreenwasher tank filled. Replace thewindscreen wiper blades when theyshow signs of wear or missing areason the windscreen, or when strips ofrubber start to separate from theblades.

Driving too fast through large waterpuddles or even going throughsome car washes can causetechnical problems and put peopleat risk.

The water may affect your brakes.Try to avoid puddles, but if you can'ttry to slow down before you hitthem. Wet brakes can causeaccidents. They won't work well in asudden stop and may cause pullingto one side. You could lose controlof the vehicle.

After driving through a large puddleof water or a car wash apply yourbrake pedal lightly until your brakeswork normally.

Some tips to observe for rainyweather

. Turn on your dipped beams tohelp make you more visible toothers.

. Be alert to the restricted view ofvehicles behind you. If it israining hard, use yourheadlamps even in daylight.

. Besides slowing down, allowsome extra following distance.And be especially careful whenyou pass another vehicle. Allowyourself more clear room ahead,and be prepared to have yourview restricted by road spray.Drop back if spray is so hard toimpair your vision. Do not pass ifyou can't see. Driving slower iswiser than risking an accident.

. Use your demister if required.

. Periodically check the correcttyre tread depth.

Aquaplaning

So much water can build up underyour tyres that they can actually rideon the water and this is dangerous.This can happen if the road is wetenough and you're going fastenough. When your vehicle ishydroplaning, it has little or nocontact with the road.

You may not notice hydroplaningand even drive for some timewithout noticing that your tyres arenot contacting the road constantly.You may notice hydroplaning when



you try to slow down, take a curve,change lanes to pass one vehicle orwhen you are hit by a gust of wind.

Suddenly you'll realise you cannotcontrol your vehicle. Hydroplaningdoesn't happen often, but it canhappen.

It can happen if your tyres haven'tmuch tread or if the pressure in oneor more is low. It can happen if a lotof water is standing on the road.If you can see reflections from trees,telephone poles or other vehicles,and raindrops dimple the water'ssurface, there could behydroplaning.

Hydroplaning usually happens athigher speeds.

There just isn't a hard and fast ruleabout hydroplaning. The best adviceis to slow down when it is raining –and be alert.

Driving at night

By observing the rear lamps only itis difficult to figure out the speed ofone vehicle moving ahead of you.Night driving is more dangerousthan day driving. One reason is that

some drivers are likely to beimpaired by alcohol, drugs, fatigueor night vision problems.

Here are some tips on nightdriving

. Drive defensively. Keep in mindthis is the most dangerous timeto drive.

. Don't drink and drive.

. As your visibility may be limited,slow down and allow a greaterdistance between your vehicleand other drivers.

. Slow down, especially whendriving through freeways,despite the headlamps providingvery good visibility ahead.

. In remote areas, watch foranimals.

. If you're tired, pull off the road ina safe place and rest.

. Keep the windscreen and allglass clean – inside and outside.Glare at night is made muchworse by dirt on the glass. Eventhe inside of the glass can buildup a film caused by dust.

Cigarette smoke blurs thewindows inside thus makingvision difficult.

. Keep in mind that headlampslight up far less of a roadwaywhen you are in a curve.

. Keep your eyes moving so it iseasier for you to pick up dimly litobjects.

. Just as your headlamps needperiodical inspection, so shouldyour eyes be examinedregularly. Some drivers sufferfrom night blindness – theinability to see in dim light – andaren't even aware of it.

Hill and Mountain RoadsDriving on steep hills or mountainsis different from driving in flat orrolling terrain. If you drive regularlyin steep country, or if you areplanning to visit there, some carewill be necessary.



Here are some tips that can makeyour trips safer and moreenjoyable

. Keep your vehicle in goodshape. Check all fluid levels andalso the brakes, tyres andcooling system. These systemscan work hard on mountainroads;

. Know how to go down hills. Donot rely on the brakes only. Alsolet the engine do some of theslowing down. Shift to a lowergear; this way you will reducespeed without using the brakesexcessively;

Caution

If you don't shift down, the brakescould get so hot that they wouldn'twork well. Shift down to let theengine assist the brakes on asteep downhill slope. Drivingdown hill in neutral or with theignition off is very dangerous. Thebrakes will have to do extra work.They will be excessively hot and

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won't be effective. When drivingdownhill keep the ignition on anduse a proper gear.

. Know how to go uphill. Shift intoa lower gear. For engine coolingpurposes, keep the lowest gearthat permits using the desiredspeed without heating theengine excessively. Stay in yourlane when driving on two-laneroads in hills or mountains. Donot enter the opposite lane orcut across the centre of theroad. Drive at speeds that letyou stay in your own lane. Thiswill permit you not to besurprised with drivers coming inthe opposite direction. Passingwhen driving uphill will takelonger. Keep the safe distancesat passing. Make passing easierfor other vehicles.

. When driving on uphill roads bealerts. Road obstructionsresulting from accidents orfailing vehicles may be found.

. You may find special signals inmountain roads. Examples maybe long grades, no passingzones, falling rock area orwinding roads. Be alert and driveappropriately.

If the Vehicle Is StuckNever spin the wheels if the vehicleis stuck. The method known asrocking may help to get the vehicleunstuck, just be careful.

Caution

If they spin at high speed, thetyres may blow out, resulting inpersonal injuries to you and otherpeople. The gearbox or othercomponents may overheat. Incase of getting stuck, turn thewheels as least as possible. Donot revolve them at speeds over55 km/h as indicated in thespeedometer.



NoteSpinning the wheels may result indamaging components of yourvehicle as well as the tyres. If thewheels turn at high speeds whenshifting between forward andreverse speeds, the gearbox couldbe wrecked.

Bouncing the vehicle to setif free

First, turn the steering wheel to theleft and to the right. This will free thearea around the front wheels. Then,alternate the gearbox between firstand second and reverse, turning thewheels as slow as possible.Release the accelerator pedal whenshifting and slightly depress thepedal when the gear is engaged.If these attempts are not enough toset the vehicle free you need to betowed clear.

Starting andOperating

New Vehicle Run-InDo not brake unnecessarily hard forthe first few journeys.

During the first drive, smoke mayoccur because of wax and oilevaporating off the exhaust system.Park the vehicle in the open for awhile after the first drive and avoidinhaling the fumes.

Fuel and engine oil consumptionmay be higher during the running-inperiod.

Ignition Positions

0 : Ignition off

I : Ignition on

II : Starting

Starting engine with theignition switch. Turn the key to position l.

. Do not accelerate.

. Turn the key to position ll.

Before restarting or to switch off theengine, turn key back to 0.



Note. When turning the ignition on, the

instrument panel lamps will stayon for a while and upon startingthe engine, the instrument panellamps will stay constantly on.

. The initially increased enginespeed at idle automatically fallsas the engine temperature rises.

Caution

Before running the engine, makesure to be familiarised with thefunctioning of the differentcontrols and instruments.

NoteNever turn the engine continuouslyfor more than 10 seconds. Do notpersist if the engine does not startafter several attempts. Find thecause before starting the engineagain. If necessary consult aChevrolet Dealer or a ChevroletAuthorised Service Operation.

Caution

. Children in the vehicle withthe key in the ignition maycause serious accidents.

. The keys can activate thepower windows and otherfeatures, or even move thevehicle.

NoteIf you forget the key in the cylinderignition lock, after the engine isswitched off and the door is open,the electronic system will emit anaudible warning, advising that thekey is in the ignition switch. If it isnecessary to keep the key inignition cylinder lock after theengine is switched off, remove thekey and place it in the cylinder lockagain to deactivate the audiblewarning electronic system, avoidingunnecessary battery chargeconsumption.

Warning

Before starting the engine, takethe following precautions, in ordernot inhaling the toxic gases:

. Do not start the engine inclosed areas – garage, forexample – for a time longerthan required to manoeuvrethe vehicle. The internalcombustion enginesgenerate gases containinghighly toxic substances,such as carbon monoxidewhich even though beingcolourless and odourless, islethal.

. If you suspect that exhaustgases are coming into thepassenger compartment,drive the vehicle with thewindows open and as soonas possible, have theexhaust system, floor andbody checked.



Parking

Parking on hills or Mountains

Be especially careful while parking.For your safety, when you areparking on a hill road steer the frontwheels to prevent vehicle fromrolling downhill or leaving the road ifit moves while parked.

Parking downhill

Steer the wheels to the left. Thewheels must not be against anobstacle, even if there is one.A slight contact is enough.

Parking uphill

If there is an obstacle, steer thewheels to the right if the obstacle isat the left of your vehicle.

Parking over ThingsThat BurnAvoid parking on dry grass, shrubs,fuel drops or other flammablematerial when the exhaust system ishot. Also regularly remove any drygrass, seeds and other vegetationfrom the chassis, under carriageand any exposed cavities.Depending on the situation, any ofthe above could cause a fire.

Caution

Things that burn could touch hotexhaust parts under your vehicleand ignite. Don't park overpapers, leaves, dry grass or otherthings that can burn.

Engine Exhaust

Catalytic Converter

This equipment, located on exhaustsystem, promotes the diminution ofthe undesired polluters before beingexpelled on atmosphere.



Warning

Do not keep engine running inclosed areas longest thannecessary to vehicle manoeuvre,because the carbon monoxide(CO), which has no colour orodour, is lethal if inhaled.

In the event of faults or enginerunning irregular following a coldstart, a significant loss of enginepower or other anomalies, this mayindicate an ignition system fault.Stop the vehicle, the vehicle needsto be towed.

Cares with the catalyticconverter:

If the unburnt fuel portion enters inthe catalytic converter, this mayresult in overheating and probablyirreparable damage to this

component. Therefore, with the hotengine, the following must beavoided:

. To repeat starting when theengine presents difficulties tobegin functioning.

. Unnecessarily long time duringstarting.

The water penetration to theexhaust pipe can damage thecatalytic converter as it works athigh temperature.

Avoid the application of any productto the underbody of the vehicle,because of the fire risk due toexhaust system heat.

To ensure a low level of pollutantemissions and the catalyticconverter system will have a longlife, all maintenance service must becarried out in a Dealer or ChevroletAuthorised Service Operations.

Manual Transmission

Gear lever positions:

) : Neutral.

1 to 5 : First to Fifth gears.

R : Reverse gear.

Forward gears

Press the clutch pedal and movethe gear lever according to theillustrations on the lever. Whenshifting to a lower gear, do notaccelerate the engine to a very highrevolution.



Reverse gear

Press the clutch pedal, pull thebutton (arrow) upwards and pushthe gear lever towards position R.

NoteThis vehicle is not equipped with areverse gear synchromesh ring andin order to ensure a smooth gearshift into reverse gear, it isrecommended to wait for about5 seconds after clutch pedaldepressed before engaging R.

This allows the rotating componentsof the gearbox to come to astandstill before. Alternatively, withthe clutch pedal depressed, movingthe gear lever into 1st gear and theninto will allow a smooth engagementof reverse gear.

If the gear does not engage easily,return the gear lever to neutralposition and remove the foot fromthe clutch pedal, depress it againand move the gear lever.

NoteThe electronic module does notprevent damage to the engine dueto peaking revs in the case ofimproperly gearing down. Forexample:

. Trying to shift from the 4th to 5thspeed, you engage the 3rdspeed mistakenly;

. Disengaging the engine in a longdownhill (and when engaging itagain, you use a very low gear);

Under these conditions, the enginerevolutions will increase regardlessthe amount of fuel injection. It couldsurpass the tolerance limits andlead to severe damage to theinternal engine components.

Warning

Your vehicle is equipped with anelectronic module, which amongmany other features, helps toavoid damages to the engine dueto revolutions above the specifiedtorque limit. When close to this

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limit, the system reduces the fuelinjection amount, avoiding theengine revolution increase. Thisway the power generated and thevehicle speed are kept stable. Inthese cases, we recommendextreme care when overtakinganother vehicle as well as whilemanoeuvring the vehicle whenthe engine power is stronglyrequired. The fuel injectionreduction will avoid the vehiclespeed to increase.



BrakesEverybody has already faced aheavy-braking situation. One's firstreaction is to push the brake pedaland hold. In fact this is wrong,because it may cause the wheelsto lock.

When this happens the vehicledoesn't obey steering and mayfollow the wheel direction beforethey locked. Your vehicle may leavethe road. Brake gradually.

This method provides you withmaximum braking and steeringcontrol. Press the brake pedalgradually and harder. In case of anemergency, you're likely to want toapply the brakes hard withoutlocking the wheels.

Release the brake pedal if you feelor hear the wheels drag. This willmake you keep the steering control.If your vehicle is equipped with ABSsee Antilock Brake System(ABS) 0 105.

Separate hydraulic circuits

The brake system of the vehicle hasdiagonal circuit (front left/rear right,front right/rear left). If one circuitfails, your vehicle may still bestopped using the other circuit.If this ever happens apply the brakepedal harder.

Under these circumstances thevehicle braking distances are larger.Take it immediately to a ChevroletDealer or Authorised Repair Centreand have failure repaired.

Antilock BrakeSystem (ABS)NoteThis equipment may not beavailable in your country or vehiclemodel.

NoteWhen the ignition switch is turnedon, the indicator lamp ! isswitched on and then it willextinguish. In case it does notswitch off after the engine starting orin case it comes on while thevehicle is being driven, this means

that there is a failure on the ABSsystem. Anyway, the brake systemwill continue operating. The ABSsystem will also be inoperative incase the brake indicator and theturn signal indicator fuses aredefective. In these cases, go to aDealer or a Chevrolet AuthorisedService Operations to have theproblem repaired.

Immediately after the engine hasstarted, including at a minimumspeed, the system performs anautomatic inspection which thedriver can hear.

The anti-lock brake system (ABS)keeps the vehicle brake systemunder control and avoids the wheelslocking, regardless the roadcondition and the tyre grip.

The ABS adjusts the braking effectas soon as one wheel tends to lock.The vehicle is kept under control,even on a curve or when steeringaround an obstacle. In case ofemergency braking, the ABS allowsfor steering around the obstaclewithout releasing the brake pedal.



Thus, under any circumstances,taking into account this safetyfeature, you should not takeneedless driving risks. You will notdrive safely unless you are aresponsible driver.

The braking effect is controlledthrough the ABS system eachthousandth of second during thebraking process. This action isnoticed through the “brake pedalvibration” and the “control processnoise”.

If the vehicle is under an emergencysituation, the ABS system will allowthe vehicle to keep control and warnthe driver about the need ofmatching the vehicle speed to theroad conditions.

Warning

During emergency braking,whenever you notice the brakepedal pulsing and noisy control,do not release the brake pedal,because these refer to normalsystem functioningcharacteristics.

NoteWhen ABS is working, it's normaloccurs vibrations on brake pedaland noise. But it only occurs whenthe system is effectively working, inother words, when in emergency.

If you notice any of these symptomson normal drive conditions, go to aDealer or a Chevrolet AuthorisedService.

Parking Brake

To release the handbrake, pull thelever slightly upwards, press thebutton at the end of the lever

(arrow) and push it downwards untilthe indicator lamp $ in the panelswitches off.

The handbrake acts mechanicallyon rear wheels and remains appliedwhile the actuation lever is on upperposition of its stroke. The indicatorlamp $ remains lit up in theinstruments panel, while thehandbrake is applied.

Caution

Never apply the handbrake withthe vehicle running. This cancause vehicle whirling andpersonal injuries.



Cruise Control

With cruise control, the vehicle canmaintain a speed of about 40 km/hor more without keeping your footon the accelerator. Cruise controldoes not work at speeds below40 km/h.

When the cruise control is inoperation, the symbol I lights upin the instrument panel cluster. Thesystem is activated through buttonslocated in the indicator lever:

rI : Press this button to set a speedor to accelerate to a higher speed.

rR : Press this button to resume aset speed, to decrease the speed.

rO : Press to cancel cruise control.

Warning

. The cruise control may notbe activated in conditions oftraffic jam, winding roads orslippery roads.

. The system does not havethe capacity to shift gears,but it mainly assists thedriver in stretches ofconstant speed. The systemmay not be activated withthe gear lever in the neutralposition, therefore theengine will speed up untilthe fuel injection cutrotation. Do not use thesystem in 1st gear, due itonly operates in speedsbetween 40 to 140 km/h.

Activation and Selection of theCruise Control

With the vehicle in the desiredspeed, push the button rI. Thespeed will be memorised in thesystem and will be kept constant.An indicator light for cruise control inthe cluster will remain turned onwhile the system is activated. Forexample, when you need toovertake, the speed can normally beincreased depressing theaccelerator pedal. When theaccelerator pedal is released, thevehicle comes back to the speedmemorised for the system.

Increase of the Set CruisingSpeed

With the system activated, the setcruising speed can be increased, bypressing the button rI repeated andquickly. Each time you do so, theset speed is increased by 2 km/h.This acceleration can also beobtained, pressing and holding thebutton rI until the new desiredspeed is reached.

(where fitted)



Deactivation of the System

With the system activated, press therO button and the system will bedeactivated.

The system also will be deactivatedif the vehicle slows down below40 km/h, if you depress the brakepedal or if you depress the clutchpedal.

Reactivation of Last Selectionof the Cruising Speed

If the cruise control is set at adesired speed and then the brakepedal or clutch pedal is applied, thecruise control is disengaged. Theindicator light on the instrumentpanel cluster goes out when thecruise is no longer engaged. Toreturn to the speed previouslyprogrammed, slightly pressbutton rR, under the followingconditions:

. For speeds lower than 60 km/h:as soon as the vehicle speed ishigher than 40 km/h.

. For speeds higher than 60 km/h:as soon as the vehicle speed ishigher than −20 km/h,concerning the speed that waspreviously programmed.

This accelerates the vehicle to thepreviously selected speed.

In vehicles with manual gearbox,the activation of cruise control in notappropriate gear can cause excessof fuel consumption andunnecessary effort of the engine.It is recommended to activate thesystem in compatible gears with thelast set cruising speed in thereactivation. Drive the vehicle untilreaching the set cruising speed,adequately shift gears andreactivate the system by pressingthe button rR.

If the ignition is turned off, the lastselected speed is cleared frommemory.

Fuel

Filling the Tank

Your vehicle is a designcombination of advancedtechnology, safety, environmentalcompliance and economy.

Fuel for Petrol engines

Commercially available high-qualityfuels meeting the specifications ofSANS 1598 are suitable. SeeCatalytic Converter 0 102

Fuel quality has a definite influenceon the power output, drive-abilityand the life of the engine.



The additives contained in the fuelplay an important role in this regard.You should therefore use only highquality fuels containing additives.

Fuel with on octane rating that is toolow can cause pinking. GMSAcannot be held liable for theresultant damage.

Petrol with a higher octane numbercan always be used.

A dispensing pump for leaded fuelcannot be inserted in the fuel tankfiller neck on vehicles which mustbe operated using unleaded fuel.

The ignition timing is automaticallyadjusted according to the grade offuel used (octane number).

The minimum octane (RON) ofrecommended fuel = RON95

Use of petrol with an octane ratingof 95 will ensure economical driving.

Warning

Turn off the engine whenrefuelling. Do not smoke near fuelor when refuelling the vehicle. Donot use mobile phones. Keepsparks, flames, and smokingmaterials away from fuel. Do notleave the fuel pump unattendedwhen refuelling the vehicle. Donot re-enter the vehicle whilepumping fuel. Keep children awayfrom the fuel pump.

Caution

Be sure to use the correct fuelcorresponding to your vehiclewhen refuelling. If you fill diesel ina vehicle equipped with petrolengine or vice versa, your vehiclecan be seriously damaged.

Refuel before the low indicator oninstrument panel cluster lights up orthe fuel gauge reaches the lowerlimit indication.

To refuel:

1. Turn off the engine.

2. Turn off the ignition.

3. Open the fuel filler neck cap.

4. For vehicles without centrallocking system, open the fuelcover turning the keyanti-clockwise until unlocked.

5. Turn the cover in the same wayto remove it.

6. Fit the cap in the top of thefiller neck door, as indicated inthe next illustration.

7. Refuel the tank.

8. Reinstall the fuel filler capkeeping the key in the unlockposition, rotate it clockwiseuntil you hear a "click" andthen rotate key clockwise, thefuel filler cap cannot beremoved when it is locked(vehicles without centrallocking system).










Warning


Caution



To refuel:







7. Refuel the tank.











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To refuel:







7. Refuel the tank.




Reinstall the fuel filler cap androtate it clockwise until youhear a "click", then close thefuel filler flap (vehicles withcentral locking system).

9. Close the fuel filler neck cap.

NOTE.: In vehicle without thecentral locking system, when thefuel filler cap is locked you can onlyopen it with the key.

The fuel filler cap can be retained inthe bracket on the fuel filler flap(only vehicles with central lockingsystem).

Refuel at least with 5 litres of fuel.

Caution

Wipe off any overflowing fuelimmediately.

NoteTo avoid damaging the canister,which collects the gases comingfrom the fuel tank and consequentlyreduces the environmentcontamination, refuel the fuel tankslowly and after the automaticdisconnection of the pump filler,stop the refuelling.

Warning

After a strong front or rear impact,take your vehicle to a ChevroletDealership or Authorised RepairShop to check the fuel system.

Fuel Filler Cap

Only a genuine fuel filler capprovides full functionality.

Avoid any damage:

Petrol engine

Never use any fuels other thanquality-recommendations, norcontaining manganese-basemetallic additives. Never add to thefuel tank of your vehicle anyadditives recommended for differentfuels, since the engine, fuelinjectors, catalyst and all sensors ofthe anti-contamination system arelikely to be subjected to severedamage that would not be coveredby the vehicle warranty.

Injection Nozzles

The injection nozzles of Chevroletvehicles are of self-cleaning typeand thus won't require anyperiodical cleaning.

Fuel filter

Replace the fuel filter according therecommended intervals found in theMaintenance Plan.



NoteSince it works at a higher pressurethan the conventional systems, thefuel injection system requires someservicing care. Replace the fuel filterand hoses only with original GMparts.


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Vehicle Care

General InformationAccessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Lifting the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115Battery Disconnect Switch . . . . 115Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116Emission Information . . . . . . . . . 116

Vehicle ChecksBonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117Engine CompartmentOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . 123Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . 126Engine Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128Power Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . 129Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 133

Bulb ReplacementBulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 134Halogen Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . 134

Headlamps, Front Turn Signal,Sidemarker, and ParkingLamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136Taillamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136Number Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . 138Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Electrical SystemFuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140Relay Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Vehicle ToolsTools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Wheels and TyresWheels and Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . 144Tyre Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146Tyre Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146When It Is Time for NewTyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Different Tyre and WheelTypes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Wheel Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148Tyre Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Jump StartingJump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

TowingTowing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Appearance CareExterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157


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General Information

Accessories andModifications

In order to comply with your comfortrequirements and vehiclecustomisation, General Motorsdevelops and offers original plantoptions and accessories approvedfor installation through the ChevroletDealer or a Chevrolet AuthorisedService Operations

This Manual was printed in the datespecified in the cover and containsinformation based on a vehicle fully

equipped with options andaccessories available in the datespecified in the cover. Thus theremight be discrepancies between theManual content and the vehicleconfiguration, or yet your vehiclemay not include some of the itemsmentioned herein.

We recommend that you approachyour Chevrolet Dealer or ChevroletAuthorised Workshop for thepurposes of getting information onexisting options and accessoriesavailable.

The original invoice plus the SalesManual mentioned above will bereferred to whenever the GeneralMotors warranty to its productsapplies. General Motors, reservesthe right to implement any changesto its products in order to meet theclient requirements andexpectations anytime.

We recommend using GenuineParts and Accessories and factoryapproved parts specific for yourvehicle type. We cannot assess orguarantee reliability of otherproducts - even if they have aregulatory or otherwise grantedapproval.

In the event of any discrepanciesamong the components identifiedand the content of this guide, pleasenote that the Sales Guide containinginformation, illustrations andspecifications updated to the date ofmanufacture of the vehicle isavailable in all Dealerships and shallbe available for your reference, forthe purpose of clarifying anyquestions.


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The invoice issued by theDealership identifies anycomponents, options andaccessories originally installed inyour vehicle. This invoice as well asthe above mentioned Sales Guiderepresent the basis for thedocumentation as the warrantyGeneral Motors grants to allmanufactured products as well.

Do not make any modifications tothe electrical system, e.g. changesof electronic control units (chiptuning).

NoteDue to the technology applied to theelectronic system, do not install anytype of electrical equipment which isnot genuine to the vehicle wiringharnesses, such as alarm, powerglasses, electrical locks, ignitionand/or fuel inhibitor, audio system

(for instance, radio and powermodule), air conditioning system,auxiliary illumination, among others.As a consequence, the vehicle maybe damaged, such as electricalbreakdown, communication failurebetween the electronic components,its immobilisation or even fire due tosystem overcharge. THESESITUATIONS ARE NOT COVEREDBY WARRANTY.

Chevrolet Authorised Dealershipsand Repair Shops are qualified andhave proper knowledge for installinggenuine accessories, which arecompatible with the electronicsystem available in your vehicle.


Chevrolet Dealer or aChevrolet Authorised ServiceOperations

It is important for you know that ifyour vehicle has any anomaly, youcan take it to any Chevrolet Dealeror a Chevrolet Authorised ServiceOperations to repair it, inside oroutside the warranty period, whichwill be attended by highly qualifiedprofessionals. If deemed necessaryany further explanation, search forthe Service Manager.


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Caution

This vehicle was designed havingin mind, among other aspects, thetotal safety of its passengers.Therefore, its assembly on themanufacture line uses bolts withthread locking adhesive. If boltsare removed for any reason, thenthey must be replaced by newgenuine bolts with the correctcode. Furthermore, it is alsoessential an effective cleaningof the piece which is attached tothe bolt with thread lockingadhesive, in order to ensure aperfect torque and an effectivephysical-chemical reaction of thelocking chemical compoundswhen a new bolt is used. Thisway, we strongly recommend thatthe vehicle safety systems (brake,seats, suspension, safety belts,etc.) as well as services thatindirectly affect such systems arealways performed by ChevroletDealership Network or Authorised

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Repair Shop. For further details,contact a Chevrolet Dealership orAuthorised Repair Shop of yourchoice.

Lifting the Vehicle

The location of the support points ofan elevator or a workshop jack mustbe applied only on indicatedlocations in the illustration, at thefront and rear portions, in the areas

between the recess for jackinstallation and the wheelshousings.

NoteIf the elevator support points orjacks are metallic, a rubberprotection must be used to avoidvehicle damage.

Battery DisconnectSwitch

Fixation by nut

To disconnect:

1. Open the engine hood.


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2. Loosen the nut of the batteryterminal cable (arrow).

3. Remove the battery cableterminal from battery terminal.

To connect:

1. Install the battery cableterminal to terminal of thebattery.

2. Tighten the nut of the batteryterminal cable (arrow).

3. Close the engine hood.

Vehicle Storage

Storage for a long periodof time

If the vehicle is to be stored forseveral months:

. Wash and wax the vehicle.

. Clean and preserve rubberseals.

. Change engine oil.

. Drain wiper washer fluidreservoir.

. Check coolant antifreeze andcorrosion protection.

. Adjust tyre pressure to the valuespecified for full load.

. Park vehicle in dry, wellventilated place. Engage first orreverse gear to prevent thevehicle from rolling.

. Do not apply parking brake.

. Open hood, close all doors andlock the vehicle.

. Disconnect the clamp from thenegative terminal of the vehiclebattery. Beware that all systemsare not functional, e.g. anti-theftalarm system.

. Close the hood.

Putting back into operation

When the vehicle is to be put backinto operation:

. Connect the clamp to thenegative terminal of the vehiclebattery. Activate the electronicsof the power windows.

. Check tyre pressure.

. Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.

. Check the engine oil level.

. Check the coolant level.

Emission Information. The maximum allowed CO

(carbon monoxide) emission atspecified idle and ignition timing(initial advance) is 0.5%. Thisapplies to standard fuel specifiedfor emission tests.


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. The oil pan emission dischargeinto the atmosphere should bezero in any vehicle condition.

. This vehicle is equipped with afuel tank evaporative gasanti-pollution system (canister).

. The idle speed is not adjustable.The electronic control module(ECM) calculates electronicallythe CO percent and idle speedadjustments.

NoteThe use of a fuel different from thatspecified may jeopardise the vehicleperformance as well as it maydamage the fuel systemcomponents and even the engine;such damages are not covered bywarranty.

Vehicle Checks

Bonnet

To open:

To open the engine hood, pull thelock control lever (located on theright side), under the instrumentpanel.

Pull the release lever and return it toits original position.

The engine hood will be partiallyopen and held only by the latch.

Push the safety catch to the rightand open the bonnet.


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To keep the engine hood open,insert the support rod in the enginehood hole.

To close:

Remove the support rod, put it backin the retainer, lower the bonnet andallow it to drop into the catch. Checkthat the bonnet is engaged, if not,repeat the process.

NoteBefore closing the hood be sure thatall the filling covers are positioned,be sure all reservoir caps areclosed. Check that the oil dipstick isfitted properly.

Caution

The engine hood support rodcould become hot due to theincrease of temperature inside theengine compartment. This way,whenever handling the supportrod, use gloves (or a piece ofcloth) to protect your hands.

Warning

Fans or other moving engineparts can cause serious injury.Keep hands and clothing awayfrom moving parts when theengine is running.

Flammable products in contactwith the heated engine parts canignite.


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Engine Compartment Overview

1.4L Gasoline engine


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1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 123

2. Brake Fluid 0 130

3. Washer Fluid 0 129

4. Battery 0 131

5. Power Steering Fluid 0 129

6. Engine Coolant 0 124

7. Oil Dipstick. See EngineOil 0 122.

8. Engine Oil 0 122


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1.8L Gasoline engine


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1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 123

2. Brake Fluid 0 130

3. Washer Fluid 0 129

4. Battery 0 131

5. Power Steering Fluid 0 129

6. Engine Coolant 0 124

7. Oil Dipstick. See EngineOil 0 122.

8. Engine Oil 0 122

Engine OilWith the engine warmed-up, changethe oil every 5000 km or 6 months,whichever occurs first, if the vehicleis driven under the "Severeconditions use".

In case the vehicle is not drivenunder any severe conditions,change the oil every 10000 km or12 months, whichever occurs first.Always change it with the enginewarmed-up.

NoteChange the oil according to the timeintervals or kilometers run, becauseoils lose their lubricating properties

not only due to the engineoperation, but also to aging.Preferably, change the oil at aChevrolet Authorised Dealership orRepair Shop, thus assuring the useof the specified oil for keeping theengine component integrity.Damages caused by the nonspecified oil will not be covered bythe warranty.

Oil specification and viscosity, referto Recommended Fluids andLubricants 0 161.

Inspect the oil level weekly or beforeplanning a trip.

. Gasoline engine

It is considered normal oilconsumption up to 0.75 l of oilfor each 1000 km driven.

The oil level must be inspected withthe vehicle leveled and with theengine (which must be at normaloperating temperature) switched off.

Wait at least two minutes beforechecking the level to allow thenormal oil accumulation in theengine to drain back into the oil pan.

If the oil is cold, the oil might takemore time to drain back into theoil pan.

Checking the engine oil level. Gasoline engine

To check the oil level, pull the oildipstick and remove it.

Clean it completely and insert ittotally, remove it again and checkthe oil level, which must be betweenthe Upper (B) and Lower (A)dipstick marks.


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Add oil only if the level reaches theLower (A) mark on dipstick or if it isunder it, maximum of 1 liter, thenrecheck the level.

Caution

Never mixture different types ofoil quality. Use only oil quality andviscosity specified in the manual.The use of other oil than specifiedmay cause engine damage andvoid the warranty.

The oil level should not be on Uppermark (B) on dipstick. If this occur,there will be, for example:

Gasoline engine

. an increase of oil consumption.

. the isolation of sparks plug.

. excessive formation of carbonresidues.

. Gasoline engine

Oil filter – change

Gasoline engine

The oil filter should be replacedevery two oil changes andmandatory at the first engine oilchange.

NotePerform the oil filter changespreferably at a Chevrolet Dealershipor Authorised Repair Shop.

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

1.4L Gasoline Engine

Element cleaning:

1. Raise the engine hood.

2. Loosen the clamp (A).

3. Remove the connector (B) afterpulling the yellow lock.

4. Remove the hose.

5. Loosen the two locks (C).

6. Remove the air box cover.


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7. Remove the air cleanerelement and clean it; slightlytap it.

8. Also clean the air cleaner innerportion.

1.8L Gasoline Engine

Element cleaning:

1. Raise the engine hood.

2. Remove the 4 screws (arrow 1)of the air box.

3. Loosen the clamp (arrow 2).

4. Remove the hose.

5. Release the latch at the bottomof the connector (arrow 3) anddisconnect it.

6. Remove the air box cover.

7. Remove the air cleanerelement and clean it; slightlytap it.

8. Also clean the air cleaner innerportion.

Air Cleaner ElementReplacement

Replace the air cleaner elementevery 30000 km, for normaloperating conditions, and morefrequently if the vehicle is driven ondust or sand roads.

Engine Coolant

Cooling Liquid Change

The engine cooling system is filledwith a long-life additive for radiator(ethylene glycol) which propertiesprovide a proper protection againstfreezing, boiling and corrosion.

Additive for radiator specification,concentration and exchange period,refer to Recommended Fluids andLubricants 0 161.


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Note. Have the coolant changed at a

Chevrolet Authorised Dealershipor Repair Shop, because it isnecessary to drain the air fromthe system when refilling.

. Before adding coolant, haveyour cooling system clean.

Coolant Level

Seldom there are losses on aclosedcircuit cooling system. Thus itis rarely required filling up to thelevel, but it should be checkedweekly, with the vehicle on a flatsurface and with the engine cold.

To up if the coolant level is belowthe mark indicated with an arrownext to the words “Frio/Cold”. Thisindicates the maximum capacity ofcooling liquid in the cooling surgetank. With the engine cold, removethe cap and add a mixture of waterand Ethylene Glycol.


Install the cap, tightening securely.

NoteThe additive for radiator (long life –orange color) should not be mixedto standard additives (green color)or other products, such as solubleoil C. The blends react formingsludge that could lead to the systemclogging and consequently theengine overheating.

NoteIf you need to refill constantly, go toa Chevrolet Dealer or a ChevroletAuthorised Service Operation tohave the system cap (or occasional

leakage) checked and change thecoolant in order to maintain theproper ratios.

Warning

The vapors and the scaldingliquids that come from coolingsystem in boiling, can explodeand cause serious burnings. Theyare under pressure, and if thesurge tank cover is opened evenpartially, the vapors may beexpelled at high speed. Neverremove the surge tank coverwhile the engine and the coolingsystem are hot. If it is necessaryto remove the surge tank cover,wait for the engine to cool down.

If any engine temperatureabnormality is detected – forinstance the coolant temperaturewarning light illuminates on theinstrument panel, check the coolingsystem immediately.


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Should levels be normal and thehigh temperature persist, contact aChevrolet Dealer or a ChevroletAuthorised Service Operation forfailure identification and repair.

Engine OverheatingThe coolant temperature indicatorlamp of your vehicle is located inthe instruments panel. This lampindicates if the engine temperatureis increasing.

NoteIf the engine operates withoutcoolant, your vehicle may beseriously damaged. In this case, therepairs will not be covered bywarranty.

Engine Overheating withoutVapor Formation

If you notice the overheatingwarning light and there are not signsof vapor formation, the problemmight not be that serious. Sometimes the engine overheats when:

. The vehicle is driven up steephills at high ambienttemperatures.

. The vehicle is stopped afterdriving at high speeds.

. The vehicle has been driven atidle speed during a long travel.

If there are no changes or signs ofvapor formation, follow the followingprocedure for approximatelyone minute:

1. Switch off the air conditioningsystem (if equipped)

2. Try to keep the engine underload (use a gear in which theengine rotates slowly).

If the warning of overheatingdisappears, you must continuedriving. For safety reasons, driveslowly for approximatelyten minutes.

If the scale of temperature indicatordrops to normal position, continuedriving.

If the coolant temperature does notdrop, stop the engine and park thevehicle immediately.

If signals of vapor formation still donot appear, switch on the engine atidle speed for approximately two or

three minutes, with the vehiclestopped, and observe if theoverheating warning lightsswitch off.

If the overheating warning continuesto be on, switch off the engine, askto passengers to leave the vehicleand wait for it to cool down. You candecide whether to open the enginecompartment, but look for technicalassistance immediately. If you openthe engine compartment, check thecoolant surge tank.

Caution

If the coolant inside the coolantsurge tank is boiling, do not doanything except wait until itcools down.

The coolant level should be atspecified. If the level falls down, itmeans that there might be apossibility of a leaking on radiatorhoses, heater hose, radiator orwater pump.


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Caution

. The heater hoses andradiator hoses as well asother engine parts may behot. Do not touch them.Otherwise, you can beburned.

. If there is any leak, theengine must not beswitched on. Otherwise, allcoolant may be lost, causingburns. Before driving thevehicle, have the leaksrepaired.

Overheating with VaporFormation

Caution

. The vapors generated byengine overheating cancause serious burns, evenyou open the enginecompartment a few. Keepaway from enginecompartment when youobserve vapors emission.Switch off the engine, askthe passengers to leave thevehicle and wait for it to cool

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down. Before you open theengine compartment, waituntil coolant vapor signalsare extinguished.

. If the vehicle continues inmovement while the engineis overheated, the liquidscan escape due to highpressure. You and anotherpeople may be seriouslyburned. Switch off theoverheated engine, leavethe vehicle and wait for it tocool down.


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Engine Fan

If there is no leak, check for enginefan operation. Your vehicle isequipped with electrical fan. If thereis engine overheating, the fan mustbe actuated. If the fan does notactuate, repairs are necessary.Switch off engine. If the problem isnot identified, but the coolant levelis not at maximum, add to the surgetank a mixture of water andEthylene Glycol. Switch on theengine when the coolant level is atmaximum. If the overheatingwarning signal is on, consult aChevrolet Dealer or a ChevroletAuthorised Service Operation.


Caution

The fans and other enginemovable parts may cause severewounds. Keep your hands andcloths far from movable partswhile the engine is operating.

Caution

. The vapors and the scaldingliquids that come fromcooling system in boiling,can explode and causeserious burnings. They areunder pressure, and if theradiator cover is openedeven partially, the vaporsmay be expelled at highspeed. Never turn theradiator cover while theengine and the coolingsystem are hot. If it is

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necessary turn the radiatorcover and wait the engine tocool down.

. The long life additive for thecooling system is poisonousand must be carefullyhandled.

NoteIn order to avoid damage to thevehicle and make starting easierwhen the engine is hot (due to thefuel evaporation), the engine ventsystem may be actuated even afterthe vehicle is stopped for a givenperiod, depending on the roomtemperature and the enginetemperature.


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Power Steering Fluid

Inspection and Fluid Level Topup

Check the power steering fluid levelwith the engine turned off.

Power steering fluid specification,refer to Recommended Fluids andLubricants 0 161.

Inspect the level according to therecommended intervals scheduledon the Maintenance Plan in theWarranty Policy.

A dipstick, located on reservoircover, has two marks. The lowermark indicates that the system mustbe filled; the upper mark indicatesthat the system is filled. With theengine at operation normaltemperature, the fluid level shouldbe in the upper mark. With theengine cold, the fluid must not belower than lower mark.

NoteIf it is necessary to correct the fluidlevel, take your vehicle to a Dealeror Chevrolet Authorised ServiceOperations to remedy the fluidlevel loss.

Washer Fluid

The liquid reservoir of windscreenwashing system is located on thelefthand side of enginecompartment. For efficient cleaning,the addition of windscreen cleaneradditive to the water isrecommended.


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NoteChevrolet uses and recommendslubricants, fluids and chemicalsACDelco and recommend GMGenuine Parts.

Reservoir volume, refer toCapacities and Specifications 0 171

Brake Fluid

Check the brake fluid monthly andwhen the level indicator lamp oninstrument panel $ lights up. Thefluid level must be between MAXand MIN marks engraved onreservoir.

The complementation of the fluidlevel is not recommended becausethere is a relationship between thefluid level and the wear of brakepad. Consult a Chevrolet Dealershipor Authorised Repair Shop, to bechecked the level if it is below theminimum mark specified in thereservoir, the leak is corrected andthe fluid replaced. This can bechecked under the followingconditions:

. If the brake indicator lamp $illuminates during hard braking,accelerations or going aroundsharp bends, it means that 70%of brake pad thickness isworn off.

. If the indicator lamp $ remainslit up for longer periods go to aDealer or Chevrolet AuthorisedService Operations to have theworn brake pads replaced.

Warning

. If the brake fluid level onreservoir is out ofspecification, consult aDealer or a ChevroletAuthorised ServiceOperations.

If too much brake fluid isadded, it can spill on theengine and burn, if theengine is hot enough. Youor others could be burned,and the vehicle could bedamaged.

. The vehicle usage with wornpads or brake system leakscan affect the integrity ofvehicle brake system andmust be repairedimmediately by a Dealer ora Chevrolet AuthorisedService Operations,because there is risk foryour safety.


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Warning

Brake fluid is poisonous andcorrosive. Avoid contact witheyes,skin, fabrics and paintedsurfaces.

NoteChevrolet uses and recommendslubricants, fluids and chemicalsACDelco and recommend GMGenuine Parts.

Brake fluid specification, refer toRecommended Fluids andLubricants 0 161.

Care with the New Brake Pads

When new brake pads are installed,do not brake unnecessarily hardduring the first 300 km.

Brake pads wear must not exceed acertain limit. Regular maintenanceas detailed in the PreventiveMaintenance Plan is therefore ofthe utmost importance for yoursafety.

Battery

The battery that equips your vehicleis periodic maintenance-free. If thevehicle is not used for 30 days ormore, disconnect the batterynegative cable in order to notdischarge it.

Caution

. Lit matches near the batterycan cause a gas explosion.If you need moreillumination in the enginecompartment, use a lantern.

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. The battery even sealed,contains acid that causesburns. If the acid drops onyour skin or eyes, wash theaffected parts with runningwater and look for medicalcare immediately.

. To minimise the risk ofsolution drops on eyes, useprotective glasses whenbatteries handling.

. General Motors are notresponsible for accidentscaused by negligence orincorrect batteries handling.


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Battery Recycling

When replacing the battery observethe regulations and environmentalcare that such elements require.

Caution

Risks when contacting the acidsolution and lead:

. Basic composition: lead,sulfuric acid diluted andplastic.

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. In case the acid solutionand lead contained in thebattery are discarded intothe environment in animproper way, they couldcontaminate the soil, subsoiland water, as well as causehealth risks to humanbeings.

. If there is an accidentaleyes or skin contact withthese products, the affectedparts must be immediatelywashed with flushing waterand look for medical care.

. Whenever carrying on thebattery, keep it on thehorizontal position in orderto avoid leakage from thebreather.

Preventing Damage toElectronic Components

In order to avoid breakdown ofelectronic components, neverdisconnect the battery with theengine running.

Whenever disconnecting the battery,first disconnect the negative cableand then the positive cable. Do notreverse the cable position.

When reconnecting, connect thepositive cable first and then thenegative cable.


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Wiper Blade ReplacementThe correct operation of windscreenwiper blades and a clear field ofvision are essential conditions for asafe driving. Check the wiper bladesfrequently. Clean wiper blades witha neutral soap diluted in water.Avoid using the windscreen wipersdry or without the washers havingbeen actuated. For safety reasons,is recommended that the wiperblades are changed at least once ayear or whenever efficiency isreduced impairing visibility inthe rain.

Inspection: regularly inspect theblade condition. Clean them withneutral soap diluted in water.

Replacement: replace the blades atleast yearly or when its efficiencygets reduced impairing the visibilityin the rain. For this, press thelocking lug, push the bladedownwards and remove it.

Windshield Wiper BladeReplacement

Rotate the wiper blade in thedirection of the arrow.

Press the locking tab (arrow 1) andpull the wiper blade to remove it(arrow 2).


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To set the new blade, push it(arrow 3) until the locking tab belocked in the arm hole.

Bulb ReplacementThe bulbs replacement must beperformed preferably in a Dealer orChevrolet Authorised ServiceOperations. When replacing a bulb,turn off the respective circuit switch.Avoid touching the bulb glass withthe bare hands. Becausefingerprints on the glass willevaporate and might fog bulb glass.Inadvertently stained bulbs may becleaned with a clean non-fluffy cloth,using alcohol. The replacementbulbs must be have the samecharacteristics and capacities of thedefective bulb.

Application Power (W)

Load compartment 10 (x2)

Front reading lamp -with alarm (C95)

5

Glove box 8

Front reading lamp -without alarm (C91)

10

High beam 55

Low beam 55

Front turn signal light 21

Application Power (W)

Rear turn signal light 21

Light (front) 5

Brake/light (tail) -brake/parking

21/5

Front fog lights 55

Rear fog lamp 21

Reverse gear 21

License 5 (x2)

Halogen Headlamps


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Headlight system provided withseparated bulbs for low and highbeams.

. Bulb (outer side) – low beam

. Bulb (inner side) – high beam

Low Beam

1. Open the engine hood and fitthe support rod.

2. Remove the headlight bulbprotector by rotating itcounterclockwise (arrow).

3. Remove the bulb with theconnector (A), pulling thesocket to the back of theheadlight.

4. Disengage the bulb fromsocket by pulling it (B).

5. Install the new bulb on socketwithout touching the bulb glassand the socket to its lodgment.Install the headlight bulbprotector by rotating itclockwise.

High Beam


2. Remove the headlight bulbprotector by rotating itcounterclockwise (arrow)

3. Loosen the bulb connectionfrom high beam.

4. Pull each clip to back and tothe side (arrows).

5. Remove the bulb from thereflector.

6. Insert the new bulb in thereflector, without touching thebulb glass.

7. Engage the clips, with contrarymovements to the removalprocedure.

8. Install the connection in thenew bulb.


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9. Reinstall the headlight bulbprotector by rotating itclockwise.

Headlamps, Front TurnSignal, Sidemarker, andParking LampsSide Lights


2. Remove the front lamp bulbsocket protector by rotating itcounterclockwise.

3. Remove the bulb, pulling it(arrow).

4. Install the new bulb on thesocket.

5. Install the socket with the newbulb in the lodgment by rotatingit clockwise.

Front Turn Light


2. Remove the bulb socket of thefront turn signal lamp byrotating it counterclockwise

3. Slightly press the bulb on thesocket; rotate itcounterclockwise andremove it.

4. Install a new bulb and engagethe socket in the reflector byrotating it clockwise.

Fog LampsHave the front fog bulbs replaced bya Chevrolet Dealer or AuthorisedRepair Shop.

Taillamps1. Open the load

compartment door.

2. Loosen the two fixing screws ofthe lamp assembly as shown infigure.


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3. Pull the lamp assembly back todisengage it

4. Loosen the connector lock andunclip it from the lampassembly.

5. Remove the air breathercarefully to not damage it.

6. Loosen the two screws and thetwo latches, as shown in Fig.

7. Remove the cover carefully tonot disengage the air vent atthe top of the lamp assembly.

8. The lamps are arranged asfollows (from top to bottom):

A: Brake light and parking light

B: Turn signal indicator light/hazard warning light

C: Reverse light


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9. Remove the burned bulb bypushing it down and turning itin counter-clockwise, insert thenew bulb making the contraryprocedure.

10. Reinstall the cover taking carewith the bulbs and making surethe locks have been fitted,tighten the screws.

11. Install the air breather.

12. Install the connector.

13. Making sure the tabs snap intoits housing in the body.

14. Tighten the two fixing screws ofthe lamp assembly.

15. Close the loadcompartment door.

Load Compartment Lights

The load compartment lights shouldbe changed in a Dealer or aChevrolet Authorised ServiceOperations.

Number Plate Lamp

1. Remove the bulb support witha screwdrive, exert pressure tothe side and downwards (asillustration) until it disengages.

2. Remove the support.


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3. Turn the socketcounter-clockwise anddisengage it.

4. Remove the bulb from thesocket.

5. Install the new lamp.

6. Install the bulb socket in thesupport by rotating it clockwise.Reinstall the bulb socket in thelodgment.

Interior Lamps

Front Reading Lamps/Courtesy

Before removal, close the doors andswitch off the front reading lamps sothat the lamp keeps switched offduring the change.

1. Disengage the lens using anylon spatula, inserting it in theindicated areas and rotating it.

2. Remove the bulb socket withthe burnt bulb by rotating itcounterclockwise (1).

3. Replace the burnt bulb,disengaging it from socket.

4. Install a new bulb in thesocket, then install socket inthe bulb assembly by rotating itclockwise (2).

5. Install bulb assembly in itsmounting.


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Electrical System

Fuses

The fuse box and relay center arelocated under the instrument panel,to acess it pull the storage like inthe figure.

Before replacing a fuse, turn off theswitch of the affected circuit.

A burned fuse is visually identifiedby they broken internal filament.The fuse should only be changedafter discovering the cause of it'sfailure (overload, short-circuit, etc.)and for an equal capacity fuse.

It is recommended to always have acomplete kit of fuses that can beacquired in a Dealer or a ChevroletAuthorised Service Operations.

The capacity of the fuses is relatedwith your color, to know:

Color Amp

Gray 2

Light brown 5

Dark brown 7,5

Red 10

Blue 15

Yellow 20

White 25

Green 30


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Fuses Usage

1 Not used

210A – Instrumentpanel / Iluminationcontrols (BCM)

3 Not used

4

20A – Cigarette lighter(if equipped)20A – 12V Socket20A – 12V Socket inthe trailer (RHD only)

55A – ABS Module,Instrument panel

6 10A – Radio

7 15A – Horn

815A – Turn signallights (BCM)

920A – Power windowsystem (right side)

10

15A – Brake light15A – Reverse gearlight15A – Glove box light

Fuses Usage

11 Not used

125A – Radio (ignition"on-off" function)

13

20A – Engine controlmodule20A – Injectionrelay (main)

14 Not used

1520A – Power windowsystem (left side)

16

5A – Heating,ventilation and airconditioning controlmodule5A – Comfort module

17 15A – High beam

Fuses Usage

18

5A – Heating,ventilation and airconditioning controlmodule (vehicle withcentral locking systemand anti-theft alarmsystem)5A – Ultrasonic sensor(vehicle with centrallocking system andanti-theft alarmsystem)5A – Reading lamp(vehicle with centrallocking system andanti-theft alarmsystem)

19 Not used

20 15A – Alarm system

2120A – Fuel pump20A – Engine controlmodule


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Fuses Usage

22

5A – Eletrical externalmirrors5A – Comfort module5A – Instrument panel

2325A – ABS brakemodule

24 Not used

2520A – Alarm system20A – Door locksystem

26 20A – Front fog lamp

27 15A – Air bag module

2810A – Low beam(Right side)

29

10A – Position lamp(front left)10A – Position lamp(rear left)10A – Radio Lights

30 Not used

315A – Courtesy lamp /Instrument paneldimmer

Fuses Usage

32

5A – Hazard switch5A – Heating,ventilation and airconditioning controlmodule (vehiclewithout central lockingsystem and anti-theftalarm system)5A – Horn (vehiclewith Air Bag)

33

15A – Windshieldwiper15A – Windshieldwasher

3410A – Low beam(left side)

35

10A – Position lamp(front right)10A – Licenceplate lamp10A – Position lamp(rear right)10A – Heating,ventilation and airconditioning controlmodule ("night mode")

Fuses Usage

36 7.5A – Air conditioning

37 30A – Logistic mode

38 Not used

Relay CenterVehicle equipped with gasolineengine

Position Function

I Fuel pump

II Injection (main)

III Starting motor


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Position Function

IV Windshield wipers

V Reverse lamp relay

VI High beam

VIIRadiator fan –Speed 1

VIIIProtection relay(injection system)

IX-a Low beam

IX-b Position lamp

X-a Front fog lights

X-bHorn (vehicles withair bag)

XI-a Not used

XI-bAir conditioningcompressor

XII Not used

XIII Not used

XIVDiagnosis inspectionconnector

XV Not used

Position Function

XVIRadiator fan – Speed2 (gasoline) (vehicleswith air conditioning)

XVI-a Not used

XVI-b Not used

XVII not used

XVII-a

fuse — Fun radiator(petrol) (vehiclewithout airconditioning)

XVII-b40A J-Case fuse —ABS pump

XVIII-a40A J-Case fuse -Radiator fanresistance

XVIII-b30A J-Case fuse -Starter

XIX Not used

XX Not used

Fuses on the battery

Position Function

F1300A mega fuse -Starter

F2150A Midi fuse -Primary protectionfuse box

F370A midi fuse -Primary protection ofthe ignition switch

F4 Not used


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Vehicle Tools

Tools

The vehicle tools are located underthe cover and behind thedriver's seat.

They are:

. The Jack

. The wheel bolt wrench

. A tool that can be used as ascrewdriver or a Philipsscrewdriver

. Towing hook

Wheels and TyresThe factory original tyres aresuitable to the technicalcharacteristics of your vehicle andoffer optimum driving comfort andsafety.

NoteIf it is necessary to replace the tyresor wheels to a different size to thosefitted at factory, consult a ChevroletDealer or a Chevrolet AuthorisedService Operations. The usage ofunsuitable tires or wheels might voidthe warrantee.

Tires pressure inspection

It is essential to keep the tyres atthe recommended inflation pressurefor confort, safety and reducedtyre wear.

Check tyres pressure, weeklyincluding the spare wheel prior toany long journey or for loadedvehicle. The tyres should bechecked when cold with a calibratedmanometer.

The tyre pressures are indicated onthe label located as shown in theillustration.


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Tyre Pressure LabelInformation

A. Tyre Specifications

B. Tyre Positions

C. Normal Load Condition (up to2 people).

D. Full Load Condition (2 people+ load).

E. Spare Tyre Information

Incorrect tires inflation pressuresincrease the wear and affects thevehicle's performance, passengercomfort and fuel consumption.

Increased pressure resulting fromthe tyres warming after a journey isnormal and it must not be reduced.

After checking tyre pressure,remember to replace the inflationvalve protective covers again.

Wheel Balancing

The wheels of your vehicle must bebalanced to prevent vibration in thesteering wheel, providing a safe andcomfortable ride.

Balance the wheels always whenvibrations occur and when you havethe tyres changed.

Caution

When rotating the tyres, it isrecommended that you check thewheel and tyre balance.


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Tyre Inspection

Tyre Conditions, RimConditions

Driving over sharp edges can leadto hidden tyre damage and rimdamage which is only noticed lateron: there is a danger of tyreblowout.

Drive over edges slowly and at aright angle if possible. Whenparking, ensure that the tyres arenot pressed against the edge ofthe kerb.

Check tyres regularly for damage(foreign bodies, punctures, cuts,cracks, bulges in sidewalls).A damaged tyre could burst.

In the event of damage or abnormalwear, consult a Dealer or aChevrolet Authorised ServiceOperations to repair them and forthe calibration of front suspensionand steering alignment.

Tyre Rotation

Check tread depth regularly.

Should the front tyres show greaterwear than the rear tyres, have bothfront wheels exchanged with therear wheels so that the tyres withdeeper tread are on the front axle.

The owner must carry out a regularinspection of the condition of vehicleand rotate the tyres at shortintervals not exceeding10000 kilometers.

The tyre rotation must be performedas shown in the ilustration above.

The conditions of the tyres must bechecked periodically at a Dealer orChevrolet Autorized serviceOperations, which are capable ofdiagnosing irregular wear signals orany fault that may compromise theproduct.

Never include the temporary sparetyre with tyres of differentdimensions on your vehicle (normaluse) in the tyre rotation due to sizedifferences.


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Caution

. Due to aging, the tire rubberdeteriorates. This is alsovalid for the spare tyreeven if case it was not used.

. Tyre aging depends onmany factors, includingtemperature, load conditionsand also tyre inflationpressure.

. A spare tyre, which was notused within a 6-year period,should be used inemergencies only. Whenthis tyre is in use, drive atlow speeds.

When It Is Time for NewTyres

For safety reasons, tyres should bereplaced before the tread depth hasworn down to 3 mm.

Caution

. The minimum tread depth is1.6 mm. This information isidentified by TWI (TreadWear Indicators)abbreviation, in the“shoulder” tires, as shown inthe illustration.

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Caution (Continued)

. Note that the danger ofaquaplaning is greater if thetyres are worm.

The tyre must be also replaced ifthere are cuts, bulges on sidewallsor any other deformation type.

NoteWhen replacing, use tyres of thesame brand and dimensions as theoriginals replacing, preferably, thewhole the set on the same axle,front and rear.

Different Tyre and WheelTypes

Warning

The use of unsuitable tyres orwheels may lead to accidents andwill invalidate the vehicle typeapproval.


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Warning

Do not use any size and type oftyres and wheels different fromthose originally installed on thevehicle. It can affect safety andperformance of the vehicle.It could lead to handling failure orrollover and serious injury. Whenreplacing tyres, make sure youinstall all four tyres and wheels ofthe same size, type, tread, brandand load-carrying capacity. Theuse of any other tyre size or typemay seriously affect ride,handling, ground clearance,stopping distance, body clearanceand speedometer reliability.

Wheel CoversWheel covers and tyres that arefactory approved for the respectivevehicle and comply with all of therelevant wheel and tyre combinationrequirements must be used.

If the wheel covers and tyres usedare not factory approved, the tyresmust not have a rim protectionridge.

Wheel covers must not impair brakecooling.

Warning

Use of unsuitable tyres or wheelcovers could lead to suddenpressure loss and therebyaccidents.

Tyre ChangingWhen changing the wheel, take thefollowing care:

. Never crawl under a jacked-upvehicle.

. Do not start the engine duringthe replacement.

. Use the jack only to changewheels.

Carry out the wheel changes asfollows:

1. Park on a level surface,if possible.

2. Switch on the hazard warningflasher and apply the parkingbrake.

3. Engage first or reverse gear.

4. Correctly set up the warningtriangle behind the vehicle.

5. Block the wheel diagonallyopposite the wheel to bechanged by placing wedgeblocks, any available blocks ofwood or rocks behind and infront of it.

6. Remove the wheel bolt cover(if equipped).


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7. With the wheel bolt wrench,loosen the wheel bolts from 1/2to 1 turn withoutremoving them.

8. Observe the jack attachingpoints (arrows).

NoteThe lower parts of the enginecompartment, such as control arms,engine mounts and rear axle shouldnot be used for supporting the jack,trestles or winches. Although suchdamages could be imperceptiblewith naked eyes, the componentscould be deformed, damaging theparts and affecting their operation.

9. Position the jack arm on theclosest fitting from the wheelwhich will be replaced. The

jack claw (arrow) should coverthe vertical blade and it shouldbe fitted on the blade recess.

10. When turning the jack, be surethe jack base edge is touchingon the floor and it is positioneddirectly under the blade recess.

11. Raise the vehicle, rotating thejack lever.

12. Remove the wheel screws.

13. Remove the hubcap (ifequipped).

14. Replace the wheel.

15. With integral hubcap: beforeinstalling the hubcap, checkwhat is the position of thelargest hole in the hubcap inrelation to the recess of thenozzle filling the tyre andreinstall the first screw in thewheel hole, corresponding tothe position of the larger holeof the dome. Install the hubcapto the wheel, aligning the largerhole with the bolt alreadyinstalled


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16. Install the bolts and tightenthem partially.

17. Lower the vehicle.

18. Tighten the bolts.

19. Store the wheel which wasremoved, the tools, the jackand the safety triangle.

20. Have the damaged tirerepaired; have it balanced andreinstall it on the vehicle, assoon as possible.

NoteDo not forget to apply the parkingbrake and shifting into 1st orreverse gear, before using the jackfor lifting the vehicle.

Spare Wheel

It is located under the vehicle cargodeck, hung through a sustaininggrille.

NoteWhenever removing the sparewheel, the vehicle should be on alevel surface. In case this conditionis not possible, or in case thevehicle is loaded and one of the reartires is punctured, it is required toraise the vehicle until reaching itsfree height in order to remove thespare wheel (about 3 mm).

To remove the spare wheel:

1. Install the wheel wrenchchamfered portion (groovedend) to the spare wheel raisingsystem shaft.

2. Rotate the wheel wrench, bylowering the spare wheel toobtain access to the supportattaching hook.

3. Raise the spare wheel supportand unlatch the hook.


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4. Release the safety cable.

5. Lower the support fully andremove the spare wheel.

6. When storing the wheel whichwas replaced, follow theremoval reverse sequence,putting the wheel with the outerface downwards

7. Be sure the bolt is securelytightened.

The spare wheel has a steel rim.

If this vehicle is equipped with atemporary spare tyre, which hasdimensions, pressure and useful lifedifferent from your vehicle's roadtyres (regular use), only use it inemergency situations and replace itas soon as possible, as soon theroad tyre is repaired or replaced.It is not recommended that theusage of the temporary spare tyreexceeds a distance of 100 Km. Theusage of the temporary spare tyremay alter the vehicle's dynamicbehaviour, especially when makingturns and braking, however it doesnot affect safety, if used at speedsbelow 80 Km/h.

The temporary spare tyre has asteel wheel.

The spare tyre is located in the loadcompartment beneath the floorcovering. It is secured in the recesswith a wing nut.

The spare tyre well is not designedfor all permitted tyre sizes. If awheel is wider than the spare andmust be stowed in the spare wheelwell after changing wheels, the floorcover can be placed on theprojecting tyre.

Danger

Always use the temporary sparetyre at speeds below 80km/h andfor distances up to 100km.


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Jump Starting

A vehicle with a flat battery can bestarted using jump leads and thebattery of another vehicle. This mustbe done with extreme care andfollowing the next instructions.

Warning

Be extremely careful whenstarting with jump leads. Anydeviation from the followinginstructions can lead to injuries ordamage caused by battery

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Warning (Continued)

explosion or damage to theelectrical systems of bothvehicles.

Warning

Avoid contact with eyes, skin,fabrics and painted surfaces. Thefluid contains sulphuric acid whichcan cause injuries and damage inthe event of direct contact.

Perform the operations in thefollowing sequence:

1. Check if the auxiliary batteryvoltage is the same as that ofthe vehicle started.

2. Do not lean over the batteryduring jump starting.

3. With the auxiliary batteryinstalled in the other vehicle,avoid contact between the twovehicles.

4. Check that the auxiliary cablesdo not have loose or missinginsulation.

5. Avoid contact between jumplead terminals or with themetallic part of the vehicles.

6. Switch off the ignition anddisconnect all the electricalcircuits whose connection isnot necessary.

7. Securely apply the parkingbrake lever. Move the gearshiftlever to neutral.

8. Locate the positive (+) andnegative (–) terminals in thebatteries.


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9. Connect the jump leads in theindicated sequence:

. + with +: positive terminalof the auxiliary battery (1)with the positive terminal ofthe discharged battery (2).

. – with ground: negativeterminal of the auxiliarybattery (3) with a vehicleground point at least 30 cmaway from the battery andfrom movable parts and/orheat (4).

10. Start vehicle engine whosebattery is discharged. If theengine does not start afterseveral attempts, there mightbe repairs required.

11. Reverse above sequenceexactly when removing jumpleads.

NoteThe vehicle engine that supplies theauxiliary start must be runningduring the operation.

NoteIn case the radio is on, it could beseriously damaged. The repair costwill not be covered by the Warranty.

Caution

The fans and the other enginemovable parts can cause seriousinjuries. Keep the hands andpieces of cloth away from themovable parts when the engine isrunning, or even with the engineswitched on.

Start with Discharged Battery

Note. Never start the engine with a

quick charger. This can causedamages to electroniccomponents.

. Do not start the engine whenpushing or towing the vehicle;otherwise the catalytic convertermay be damaged.


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Towing

Towing the Vehicle

Under emergency situations, whichrequire towing the vehicle,preferably look for specialisedcompanies having towing truckvehicles or official road assistanceusing towing vehicles havingsupport for the wheels or platformtype towing car.

NoteWhen performing towing services(vehicle is partially raised – rear orfront end), the vehicle which is

being towed should not be hung bythe suspension system; there is therisk of damaging it.

In case of using chains or straps forsecuring the vehicle, take care notto damage the tubing or wiringharnesses.

Emergency Hook

The emergency hook is located onthe vehicle front end,right-hand side.

Attach the emergency cable orchain to the emergency hook. Donot attach the emergency cable toother portions of vehicle.

Avoid moving the vehicle abruptly.

The hole for installing the rearemergency hook is located on thevehicle rear bumper,right-hand side.

The towing hook is located on thetool case, behind the driver's seat.


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Screw the emergency hook, turningit counterclockwise, with the aid ofthe wheel wrench. Tighten it firmly.

Avoid moving the vehicle abruptly.

NoteThe lower parts of the enginecompartment, such as control arms,engine mounts and rear axle shouldnot be used for supporting the jack,trestles or winches. Although suchdamages could be imperceptiblewith naked eyes, the componentscould be deformed, damaging theparts and affecting their operation.

Warning

. Do not use emergencyhooks for towing the vehicleneither any other. Underemergency situations thatrequire towing the vehicle,contact specialised towingcompanies or official roadaids, which use a towingtruck equipped with wheelsupports or platform.

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Warning (Continued)

. Do not pull the vehicle atangle or suddenly, bymeans of the emergencyhook. Apply a firm andcontinuous force.

. Whenever moving thevehicle through theemergency hook, suchprocedure can only beperformed straight ahead,riding short distances andon flat and paved surfaces.

. Do not use the emergencyhooks for removing thevehicle from mud, sand orany other situation in whichthe vehicle may be moveddue to its own driving force.

. Do not use the emergencyhook when placing thevehicle over a platform.

Shift the gearshift lever into neutral.

Turn the key in the ignition switch toposition I (ignition ON) so as toenable the operation of brake lights,horn and windshield wiper.

Avoid sudden movements of thevehicle.

With the engine turned off, the servobrake will not work, so a strongerforce will be required for actuatingthe brakes.

In vehicles equipped with powersteering, a stronger force will berequired for turning the steeringwheel, because with the engineturned off, the system will not work.


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Appearance Care

Exterior CareHere you will find information aboutthe periodical appearance care ofyour vehicle. Observing them is aprerequisite for servicing internaland exterior trimming and paintclaims under warranty. Therecommendations presented in thissection will prevent damageresulting from the environmentaleffects your vehicle is exposed to

Exterior Clean

The best way to preserve yourvehicle finish is to keep it clean bywashing it often.

Washing

. Don't wash your vehicle in thedirect rays of the sun.

. First remove the antenna and liftthe windshield wipers.

. Then, to remove dust spraywater abundantly all overthe body.

. Do not spray water directly onthe radiator to not distort theradiator core and consequentlyresult in a less efficient system.Use air spray only.

. If desired, apply mild detergentor shampoo and, using spongeor soft towel, rub while flushingthe area. Remove all detergentor shampoo before it dries.

. Use a separate brush or towel toclean windows so that they won'tbe greasy.

. Using plenty of water and milddetergent clean the rubber trimof wiper blades.

. Oil, asphalt or road dirt spottingmay be removed with solvent.You are recommended not towash the complete body withsolvent.

. After washing dry it well.

Waxing

Use silicone-wax on your vehicle ifyou notice beads on the paint afterrinsing. Do not use wax on plastic orglass components since stains onthem are difficult to get off.

Polishing

Since most polishing productscontain abrasives, have specialisedservicing polish your vehicle.

Paint Scratches and ForeignMaterial

Any stone chips, fractures or deepscratches in the finish should berepaired right away at yourChevrolet Dealer since bare metalwill corrode quickly and maydevelop into major corrosion. If younotice oil and tar stains, roadsignaling residues, tree sap, birddropping, chemicals from industrialchimneys, ocean salt and others,have them removed as soon aspossible. Use solvent to remove oilstains, tar and paint residues (referto Washing, under Exteriorcleaning).


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Underbody

Salty water and other corrosiveagents may accelerate early rustand deteriorate the underbody parts,such as brake lines, floor pan, metalpanels, exhaust systems, brackets,parking brake cables, etc. Inaddition, soil debris, mud and dirtpacked on fender opening willcollect humidity. To minimisedamage, periodically flush thesematerials from the underbody.

Spraying

Do not use oil spray on theunderbody. Besides collecting roaddust, the spray damages mounts,gaskets, hoses, etc.

Doors

1. Lubricate the lock drums withpowder graphite.

2. Lubricate the door, rear lid andengine hood hinges and doorstoppers.

3. The openings located on thedoor lower portion allow forwater to escape due towashings or rain. They should

be kept unclogged to preventwater accumulation that resultsin rust.

Aluminum Wheels

The aluminum wheels receiveprotection similar to the vehiclepaint. Never use chemical products,polishers or abrasive products orbrushes as these may damage thewheel protective layer.

Engine Compartment

Never wash the enginecompartment unnecessarily. Beforewashing, protect the alternator, theelectronic ignition unit and themaster cylinder reservoir usingplastic.

Interior Care

Caution

Many cleaning agents may behazardous or flammable or maycause injury or damage yourvehicle too. So when cleaning

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Caution (Continued)

finish parts do not use volatilesolvents such as acetone, paintthinner, bleach or, reducingagents. Never use gasoline forcleaning purposes.

NoteRemember to get off stains as soonas possible before they remain.

Carpets and Upholstery

. For good results vacuum andbrush the area.

. To remove light spotting or dirt,use a brush or sponge wet inwater and mild soap.

. First use adhesive tape toremove excess soil of greasy oroily stains. Then rub with abenzene-wet cloth.

. Never apply too much cleaningsolvent; it will penetrate theupholstery and result in damage.


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Door Panels, Plastic and VinylParts

. Use a damp cloth only and thendry with dry cloth.

. To remove grease or oil stains,use a damp cloth and mild soapdissolved in water and then drywith clean cloth.

Console Switches

Never use cleaning products in thearea of switches. Have themcleaned with vacuum cleaners anda wet piece of cloth.

On Board Computer

Clean using a dry piece of cloth, aschemical products or even watermay damage the on board computersystem.

Safety Belts

Always keep them away fromcutting or sharp objects. Periodicallyinspect straps, buckles and anchorpoints. If they are dirty, wash in mildsoap and lukewarm water. Keepthem clean and dry.

Windows

. To remove tobacco, dust filmsand vapors from plastic panels,wash often using chamois and asolution of water and mild soap.

. Never use abrasive cleaners onthe window, because they maycause scratches and damagethe windows.

Front Panel

Caution

When exposed to the sun heat forextended periods, the instrumentpanel upper region and the glovebox interior may reachtemperatures as high as 100°C.Therefore never use these areasto store cigarette lighter, tapes,computer disks, compact discs,sun glasses, etc. that mightdistort or even ignite whenexposed to high temperatures.There is the risk to damage theobjects themselves and thevehicle as well.


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Service andMaintenance

General InformationService Information . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Scheduled MaintenanceScheduled Maintenance . . . . . . 160

Recommended Fluids,Lubricants, and PartsRecommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

General Information

Service InformationNoteThe first 1000 km are very importantto assure engine higher durabilityand ideal performance, so do notdrive for extended periods at veryhigh or very low constant speeds.

In order to ensure economical andsafe vehicle operation and tomaintain the value of your vehicle, itis of vital importance that allmaintenance work is carried out atthe proper intervals as specified.

Warning

Never carry out any repairs orengine adjustment, chassis orsafety components on the vehicleyourself. Due to the lack ofknowledge you might infringe theenvironment protection laws orsafety. If the service is not carriedout properly it may endangeryourself and the other road users.

Fuel Injectors

The fuel injectors are self-cleaningand they do not need periodiccleaning.

Special Inspection:

Should be performed at the end ofthe first year of usage or at10000 km the vehicle has beendriven (whichever happens first),without any cost to you - except fornormal wear items which aredescribed on the WarrantyCertificate – see instructions about"Owner's Responsibilities". Thisinspection can be performed by anyChevrolet Dealer or AuthorisedRepair Shop, by presenting theWarranty and Service Guide,considering the mileage limitsindicated (see instructions aboutWarranty Rules).


160 Service and Maintenance

Performed by the Owner:. Check weekly the coolant level

in the expansion tank and fill it tothe level, if required, observingthe mark indicated through anarrow next to the words “Frio/Cold” or “Kalt/Cold” thatindicates the maximum capacityof cooling liquid in the coolingsystem tank. With the enginecold, remove the cap, add to thesurge tank a mixture of potablewater and additive for radiator.

. Weekly inspect engine oil leveland top up, if necessary.

. Weekly inspect windscreenwasher reservoir level and topup, if necessary.

. Weekly inspect the tyre inflationpressure, including spare tyre.

. Stop the vehicle and check thehandbrake operation.

Severe conditions use:

Severe use considers the followingconditions:

. When most trips demand idlingusage for a long time orcontinued operation in frequentlow revolution (as in the“stop-and-go” of urban traffic).

. When most trips do not exceed6 km (short trip) with the enginenot totally heated.

. Frequent operation on dustyroads and sand.

. Frequent operation as trailer orcaravan tow.

. Used as taxi, police vehicle orsimilar activity.

. When the vehicle often remainsstationary for more than 2 days.

. See Warranty and ServiceGuide.

ScheduledMaintenanceThe detailed and updated inspectionplan for your vehicle is available inthe Warranty Policy andMaintenance Plan.


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Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts

Recommended Fluids and LubricantsOnly use products that have been tested and approved. Damage resulting from the use of non-approved materials willnot be covered by the warranty.

Lubricant/fluid Level inspection Change

Engine oil - 1.4L / 1.8Lpetrol engines

Oil specified Dexos 1 or qualityequivalent API SN, ILSAC GF5 or higherand viscosity SAE 5W30.

WeeklyRefer to instructionsunder EngineOil 0 122

TransmissionMineral oil for transmission SAE 75W85),helical gear, red colour

In all inspectionsDoes not requirechange

Brakes DOT 4 ACDelco brake fluid In all inspections

Inspect level and if it isbelow the minimum inthe tank, the leak mustbe corrected and thefluid replaced(Mandatory every2 years²)

Power steeringmechanism

Oil Dexron VI ACDelco¹. In all inspectionsDoes not requirechange

Cooling system (Petrolengine)

Potable water and additive for radiator¹(long life – orange colour) ACDelco (35%to 50% ratio of additive)

WeeklyEvery 150000 km or5 years


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Lubricant/fluid Level inspection Change

Air conditioningsystem

Gas R134a

A/C efficiency checkedin inspections.If necessary a newgas load is made.

Does not requirechange

¹The General Motors use and recommend fluids and chemicals ACDelco or GM genuine parts.²Whichever occurs first.

Warning

Operating materials arehazardous and could bepoisonous. Handle with care. Payattention to information given onthe containers.


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Technical Data

Vehicle IdentificationVehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Vehicle DataEngine Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164Vehicle Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168Vehicle Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . 170Capacities andSpecifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

Tyre Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172Tyre Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172Towing Hitch InstallationDimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

Vehicle Identification

Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN)

Chassis Number Location. Stamping: On the floor, on the

right side under the driver's seat.

. Self-adhesive labels: On rightfront door pillar.

. Nameplate: Visible through thewindscreen left hand edge, isfixed at the top left of theinstrument panel


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Vehicle Data

Engine Data

Engine 1.4L Petrol 1.8L Petrol

Fuel Petrol Petrol

Type Front transversal Front transversal

Number of cylinders 4 in line 4 in line

Firing sequence 1 – 3 – 4 – 2 1 – 3 – 4 – 2

Bore diameter 77.6 mm 80.5 mm

Piston stroke 73.4 mm 88.2 mm

Piston displacement 1.389 cm3 1796 cm3

Idle speed920 rpm (A/C off)950 rpm (A/C on)

900 rpm (A/C off)950 rpm (A/C on)

Compression ratio 9,8:1 10,5:1

Net maximum power 92.5 CV (68 kw) to 6,000 rpm 105 CV (77.2 kw) to 5,400 rpm

Net maximum torque 120 Y (12.2 mkgf) to 3,200 rpm 161 Y (16.4 mkgf) to 3,000 rpm

Revolution engine cutoffA/C = Air Conditioning

6,300 rpm 6300 rpm


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Electrical System 1.4L Petrol 1.8L Petrol

Battery 50Ah 50Ah

Alternator80A without A/C100A with A/C

80A without A/C100A with A/C

Spark plugs BPR5EY-D BPR6EY-D

Electrode gap 0.8 – 0.9 mm 0.8 – 0.9 mm

A/C = Air ConditioningHPS = Hydraulic Power Steering

Transmission 1.4L Petrol 1.8L Petrol

1st gear 3,73:1

2nd gear 2,14:1

3rd gear 1,41:1

4th gear 1,12:1

5th gear 0,89:1

Reverse gear 3,63:1

Differential 4,19:1 3,94:1


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Recommended Speeds For Gear Shifting

Gear Shifting

1.4L Petrol1.8L Petrol

Cold Engine Hot Engine

1st – 2nd 15 km/h 15 km/h

2nd – 3rd 35 km/h 35 km/h

3rd – 4th 50 km/h 50 km/h

4th – 5th 70 km/h 70 km/h

Max Speed By Gear 1.4L Petrol 1.8L Petrol

1st gear 46 km/h 49 km/h

2nd gear 80 km/h 85 km/h

3rd gear 121 km/h 129 km/h

4th gear 152 km/h 162 km/h

5th gear1 192 km/h 204 km/h1 Maximum theoretical vehicle speed (calculated). Under normal conditions, flat track and windless, the vehicle doesnot reach this speed


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Brakes

Type Diagonal splitting dual circuit brake system

Front Disc brake

Rear Drum brake

Fluid Heavy duty fluid DOT 4 ACDelco

Handbrake Mechanical, rear wheels actuation

Steering Geometry Front Rear Turning Diameter (m)

Camber¹ -0°26' to –1°3' −2°12' to −1°00' -

Cross Camber (Left - Right)¹ −0°45' to 0°45' −0°45' to 0°45' -

Caster¹ 0°56' to 2°26' - -

Cross Caster (Left - Right)¹ −0°45' to 0°45' - -

Thrust angle (Left - Right) / 2¹ - −0°18 to 0°18' -

Toe-in¹ 0°15' to 0°39' 0°00' to 0°50' -

From wall to wall - - 11,6

Turning circle diameter - - 11,3

¹ Curb (without seat load)


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Vehicle Weight1.4 L Petrol

Conquest Club Sport

Base Version Full Version

Overall gross mass 1850

Gross axle load rating(front)

850

Gross axle loadrating (rear)

1050

Overall combined gross mass (tow without brake) 2300

Overall combined gross mass (with brake) 2600

Payload 768 743 743 713

Curb mass 1082 1107 1107 1137

Curb mass (front) 654 677 677 695

Curb mass (rear) 429 431 431 442

All measurements are in kg.


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1.8 L Petrol

Conquest Club Sport

Overall gross mass 1850

Gross axle load rating(front)

850

Gross axle loadrating (rear)

1050

Overall combined gross mass (tow without brake) 2300

Overall combined gross mass (with brake) 3050

Payload 733 703

Curb mass 1117 1147

Curb mass (front) 686 685 703

Curb mass (rear) 431 432 444

All measurements are in kg.


170 Technical Data

Vehicle DimensionsAll the dimensions are inmillimetres.

A. Overall Height up to the roof:

with 185/65 R14 tyres – 1578

with 185/60 R15 tyres – 1579

Overall Height up to theroof bar:

with 185/65 R14 tyres – 1630

with 185/60 R15 tyres – 1631

B. Tread:

‐ Front – 1429

‐ Rear – 1439

C. Overall width – 1700

D. Overall width (from rearviewmirror to rearview mirror) – 1918

E. Distance between the frontwheel centre and the frontbumper – 844

F. Wheelbase – 2669

G. Distance between the rearwheel centre and the rearbumper – 1001

H. Overall length – 4514

I. Ground clearance:

‐ with 185/65 R14 tyres – 145

‐ with 185/60 R15 tyres – 146

J. Cargo deck height – 525; (withbedliner – 508)

K. Cargo deck inner width – 1340

L. Overall inner length – 1680

M. Width between the wheel wells– 1119

N. Width at load floor – 1324


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Capacities and Specifications

LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS CAPACITIES 1.4L Petrol1.8L Petrol

Engine crankcase (without oil filter) 3.25 l

Engine crankcase (with oil filter) 3.50 l

Manual gear box 1.60 l

Cooling system 5.50 l

Brake system 0.45 l

Window washer 2.60 l

Power steering fluid 0.95 l

Fuel tank 56 l

Air conditioning system 500 g


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Tyre InformationWHEELS

WheelsStamped steel 5½J x 14Light metal alloy 6J x 14 (If available)Light metal alloy 6J x 15 (If available)

Tyres185/65 R14 86H185/60 R15 94T

Spare tyre¹ Spare wheel (steel), rim 5½J x 14, with radial tyre 185/65 R14 86H

¹ In vehicles equipped with a temporary spare tyre (different from the running tyres), it is recommendable not to usethe spare tyre at distances longer than 100 km and speeds above of 80 km/h nor include it in any tyre rotation dueto the dimension differences.

Tyre PressureNormal load (Until 2 occupants) Full load

Tyres¹ Front Rear Front Rear

185/65 R14 86H185/60 R15 94T 210 (30)² 235 (34)² 210 (30)² 310 (45)²

Spare Tyre

185/65 R14 86H 310 (45)²

¹ Tyre data is related to cold tyres. The tyre pressure which is increasing in driving operation must not be reduced.² The first specification is in KPa and the second, between parentheses, is in psi.


Technical Data 173

Towing Hitch InstallationDimensions

Information About Installation ofRear Tow Coupling

The points of attachment of the reartow coupling must be located withinthe areas "A" of the vehiclestructure, as illustrated above.

Note. For your own safety, respect the

installation instructions of themanufacturer of the rear towcoupling.

. Bad or poor connection of theelectrical components (wiring,socket, connectors, etc.) maycause damage to the vehicleand/or rear tow coupling.

. Do not leave the tow coupling'saccessories linked when thevehicle's engine is turned off,because this may cause thedischarge of the vehicle'sbattery.

. The installation of the rear towcoupling in vehicles equippedwith parking sensors(Chevrolet's accessory) willrequire the reprogramming ofthis system (see manufacturer'smanual of the parking sensor).

. Always observe the maximumtowing traction capacityrecommended in this Section.


174 Index

Index AAccessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Adjustable Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . 123Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Air Conditioning RegularOperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

AirbagsOn-Off Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82AntennaFixed Mast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Anti-theftLocking System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . 105Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Appearance CareExterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

AutomaticDoor Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Light Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

BBattery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131Disconnect Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . .115Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 133Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117BrakeSystem Warning Light . . . . . . . . . .64

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Bulb ReplacementFog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136Halogen Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . 134Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134Headlamps, Front TurnSignal, Sidemarker, andParking Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . 138Taillamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136


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CCapacities andSpecifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

Car Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17CargoArea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Catalytic Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102Central Locking System . . . . . . . . . 20Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . 63Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Child Restraint InstallationLocations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Child RestraintsInstallation Locations . . . . . . . . . . .44Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

CleaningExterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Climate Control SystemsHeating and Ventilation . . . . . . . . .84

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

CoolantEngine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124Engine Temperature Gauge . . . .61Engine TemperatureWarning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

CoversWheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

DData ChartVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

DimensionsTowing Hitch Installation . . . . . . 173Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

DoorAjar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66Central Locking System . . . . . . . .20Manual Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Driver InformationCentre (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

DrivingBetter Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . .90Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . .98If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . .99Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

EElectrical SystemFuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140Relay Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Emission Information . . . . . . . . . . . 116Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123Check and Service EngineSoon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Compartment Overview . . . . . . . .119Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . .61Coolant TemperatureWarning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Engine Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . 74

FFanEngine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Filter,Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Fire Extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Fixed Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87Fixed Mast Aerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77


176 Index

Flat TyreChanging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

FluidBrakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Fog LampsBulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 136Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Folding Seat-back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Front Fog LampLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Front SeatsAdjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

FuelEconomy, Driving for Better . . . . .90Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . .65

Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140Relay Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

GGaugesEngine Coolant Temperature . . .61Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62Rev Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Gauges (cont'd)Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

HHazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . 77Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30HeadlampsAutomatic Light Control . . . . . . . . .75Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 134Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77Halogen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134Headlamps, Front TurnSignal, Sidemarker, andParking Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Main-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . .66Main/Dipped Beam Changer . . . .76

Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84Heating and VentilationSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . 98Hooks and Load Rails . . . . . . . . . . . 51Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 57How to Wear Safety BeltsProperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

IIgnition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Indicator and Lane-ChangeSignals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

InformationService . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Information on Loading theVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Instrument PanelStorage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . 56Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

JJump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

KKeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

LLampsExterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74Front Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80, 139Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . . .63Number Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138


Index 177

Lamps (cont'd)Taillamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Lifting the Vehicle, Tyres . . . . . . . . 115LightingEntry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .79Theatre Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

LightsAirbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62Antilock Brake System(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Automatic Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . .64Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66Engine Coolant TemperatureWarning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . .65Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77Front Fog Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65Main-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66Main/Dipped Beam Changer . . . .76Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . .62System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63Trailer Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Lights, Hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77Load Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Load Rails and Hooks . . . . . . . . . . . 51LoadCompartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Loading the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Locking Systems, Anti-theft . . . . . . 22LocksAutomatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Central Locking System . . . . . . . .20Manual Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . 65Luggage Compartment . . . . . . . . . . 49

MMain-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66MaintenanceAir Conditioning RegularOperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Maintenance ScheduleRecommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . 160Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . 63Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . 103Manual Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Memorised Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19MessagesVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

MileometerTrip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

MirrorsConvex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

NNew Vehicle Running-In . . . . . . . . 100

OOff-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

OilEngine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Other Service ItemsAir Conditioning System . . . . . . . .85

OutletsPower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 126OverviewInstrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

PParking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . 102

Pass, Car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17


178 Index

PowerMirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts . . . 35PressureTyre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

RRadio Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . 18RadiosAM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Rear View Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Rear Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Recommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

Relay Center, Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . 142Remote ControlRadio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Rev Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60RoadsDriving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Rotation, Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146Running-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . 100

SSafety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44How to Wear Safety BeltsProperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62Three-Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . .35

Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . . . 160SeatsAdjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Folding Seat-back . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Engine Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63Service and MaintenanceService Information . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159SettingsMemorised . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Signals, Turn andLane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Specifications andCapacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Fluid, Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

StorageFire Extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52Load Compartment . . . . . . . . . 22, 50Luggage Compartment . . . . . . . . .49Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Storage AreasCargo Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48Information on Loading theVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Switch, Battery Disconnect . . . . . 115SwitchesAirbag On-Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

SystemRoof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

System Check Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

TTaillamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136Technical DataTyre Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172


Index 179

Technical Data (cont'd)Tyre Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Theatre Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80Theft-Deterrent SystemsImmobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Three-Point Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . 35Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144TowingHitch InstallationDimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154Trailer Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Triangle, Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Tyre and WheelsDifferent Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Tyre Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172Tyre Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172TyresChanging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146Lifting the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146When It Is Time for NewTyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

UUsing This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

VVehicleControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90Identification Number (VIN) . . . 163Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Vehicle Data Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Vehicle Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116Vehicle Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168VentilationAdjustable Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86Fixed Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

WWarningBrake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Warning Triangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51WarningsHazard Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129WeightsVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Wheel Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148Wheels and Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

When It Is Time for NewTyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

WindowsManual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

WindshieldWiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . 133

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