Automatic transmission fluid, Automatic transmission, Fluid -13 – CHEVROLET 2011 Aveo User Manual

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Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011

Vehicle Care

10-13

must be reset. Your dealer has
trained service people who will
perform this work and reset the
system. It is also important to check
the oil regularly over the course of
an oil drain interval and keep it at
the proper level.

If the system is ever reset
accidentally, the oil must be
changed at 5 000 km (3,000 miles)
since the last oil change.
Remember to reset the oil life
system whenever the oil is changed.

How to Reset the Engine Oil
Life System

Reset the system whenever the
engine oil is changed so that the
system can calculate the next
engine oil change. To reset the
system:

1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN,

with the engine off.

2. Fully press and release the

accelerator pedal three times
within five seconds.

3. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF.

If the change engine oil light comes
back on when the vehicle is started,
the engine oil life system has not
reset. Repeat the procedure.

Automatic Transmission
Fluid

When to Check Automatic
Transmission Fluid

Check the automatic transmission
fluid level at least twice a year. Add
fluid if needed. See Scheduled
Maintenance on page 11‑2
.

How to Check Automatic
Transmission Fluid

Because this operation can be a
little difficult, it may be decided to
have this done at the dealer service
department.

If not taken to the dealer, be sure to
follow all the instructions here, or a
false reading on the dipstick could
result.

Notice: Too much or too little
fluid can damage the
transmission. Too much can
mean that some of the fluid could
come out and fall on hot engine
parts or exhaust system parts,
starting a fire. Too little fluid
could cause the transmission to
overheat. Be sure to get an
accurate reading if checking the
transmission fluid.

Wait at least 30 minutes before
checking the transmission fluid level
if the vehicle has been driven:

.

When outside temperatures are
above 32°C (90°F).

.

At high speed for quite a while.

.

In heavy traffic — especially in
hot weather.

To get the right reading, the fluid
should be at normal operating
temperature, which is 70°C to 80°C
(158°F to 176°F).

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