Chevrolet SAIL Diesel User manual

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Dear Customer,
Welcome to the Chevrolet family. We wish to thank you for choosing Chevrolet car.
It is our constant endeavor to provide you with products that offer excellent performance through out their ownership period. Which is
why, in addition to offering great cars, we have also set up an extensive, and very well equipped network of retailers and authorized
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Naturally, these Chevrolet retailer know everything about your car and provides you with the best service possible. In fact, every retailer
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committed to ensure your complete satisfaction.
So, please contact a Chevrolet retailer for any servicing need and make sure that only genuine spares are used for your car.
This Manual will familiarize you with the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It will also provide you with important safety
information. Please do read it carefully and follow the recommendations. In fact, the Manual is like a permanent part of your car. And it
would go a long way in ensuring a safe and trouble-free operation for your car.
Should you have any query please feel free to call our 24 hr. Helpline at 1800 3000 8080 or email us at : [email protected].
Happy Motoring

2 Foreword
Your vehicle is a designed combination
of advanced technology, safety, envir-
onmental friendliness and economy.
This Owner's Manual provides you with
all the necessary information to enable
you to drive your vehicle safely and
efficiently.
Make sure your passengers are aware of
the possible risk of accident and injury
which may result from improper use of
the vehicle.
You must always comply with the
specific laws and regulations of the
country that you are in. These laws may
differ from the information in this
Owner's Manual.
When this Owner's Manual refers to a
CHEVROLET retailer visit, we recom-
mend your Chevrolet Service Partner.
All Chevrolet Service Partners provide
first-class service at reasonable prices.
Experienced mechanics trained by
Chevrolet work according to specific
Chevrolet instructions.
The customer literature pack should
always be kept ready to hand in the
vehicle.
Using this Manual
—“
instruction.
—The contents at the beginning of
this Manual, and the index at the
beginning of each chapter, will help
you locate specific information.
—Directional data always refers to the
direction of travel, such as left,
right, front and back.
—The vehicle display screens may
not support your specific language.
—Certain functions and configura-
tions described in this Manual do
not apply to all models, but are
dependent on the specific model.
—The Manual contains the latest
information available at the time of
printing. General Motors India Pvt.
Ltd. is responsible for revision and
clarification of this Manual, and has
reserved the rights to make changes
without notice after printing of this
Manual. Some pictures shown are
purely schematic diagrams for
reference only. If any picture does
not match the physical object, the
object itself is decisive.
Introduction” contains a general
FOREWORD
Note: Text marked Note indicates a
point to take into account when
operating the vehicle. Failure to
observe this may lead to incorrect
operation.
Danger
Text marked Danger provides
information on risk of fatal injury.
Disregarding this information may
endanger life.
Warning
Text marked Warning provides
information on risk of accident or
injury. Disregarding this information
may lead to injury.
Caution
Text marked Caution provides
information on possible damage to
the vehicle. Disregarding this
information may lead to vehicle
damage.
Danger, Warnings and Cautions

3Foreword
not apply to your vehicle. Contact your
CHEVROLET retailer for information
on options and trims availability.
Non-General Motors India Pvt. Ltd.
genuine parts and accessories have not
been examined or approved by General
Motors India Pvt. Ltd. We can certify
neither the suitability nor the safety of
Non-General Motors India Pvt. Ltd.
genuine parts and accessories and are
not liable for damage caused by their
use.
Warning : Tampering of wiring
harness or fitment of non genuine
accessories in your vehicle may lead to
short circuit resulting in fire.
We wish you many hours of pleasurable
driving Chevrolet.
* or (Option) : The asterisk and
(Option) in this Manual signify an item
of equipment that is not included on all
vehicles. Such items include engine
options, model variations specific to
one country, and optional equipment.
All information, illustrations, and
specifications in this Manual are based
on the latest product information
available at the time of publication.
General Motors India Pvt. Ltd. reserves
the right to change specifications or
designs at any time without notice and
without incurring obligation.
This vehicle may not comply with the
standards or regulations of other
countries. Before attempting to register
this vehicle in any other country, check
all applicable regulations and make any
necessary modifications.
This Manual describes the options and
trims available at the time of publica-
tion. Some of the items covered may
:This is a safety symbol which means
'Do not', or 'Do not do this', or 'Do not
let this happen'.

4 Foreword

INTRODUCTION
Unlock Vehicle
Use your key to unlock the vehicle from
the driver door. Use the same key to
unlock the rear compartment.
Driver door lock - Turn key clockwise
to unlock and counter clockwise to lock
the driver door.
Passenger door lock* - Turn key
clockwise to lock and counter
clockwise to unlock the passenger door.
This will lock or unlock passenger door
only.
Use the same key to unlock the rear
compartment. Turn key clockwise to
unlock the rear compartment.
Seat Position
Lift the adjustment lever, slide the seat
back and forth as required. Release the
lever.
HEX0001
Initial Driving Information ............... 5
Seat Adjustment ............................... 5
Adjust Front Head Restraints ........... 6
Safety Belts ...................................... 6
Rear View Mirror Adjustment .......... 7
Instrument Panel Overview .............. 8
Exterior Lighting .............................. 9
Horn ............................................... 11
Windshield Washer/Wiper System.. 11
Climate Control .............................. 12
Transmission .................................. 12
Starting the Vehicle ........................ 12
Parking ........................................... 13
INITIAL DRIVING
INFORMATION
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
HEX0002
5Introduction
Unlock
Lock

Lift the control lever, adjust the
seatback to an appropriate position, and
then release the control lever.
Do not lean against the seatback when
making adjustments.
Seatback
When adjusting the head restraint
upwards, pull it up to the appropriate
position and then fix. To pull out a head
restraint completely, press the release
button and take out the head restraint.
To lower a head restraint, push the
release button and push the head
restraint down to the desired position,
and then release the button and secure.
Pull out the safety belt strap and insert it
into the buckle. The belt strap must not
be twisted and must be worn fitted
closely against the body. The seatback
should not be excessively reclined.
To release the safety belt, push the red
button on the buckle.
HEX0003
ADJUST FRONT HEAD
RESTRAINTS
HEX0004
SAFETY BELTS
HEX0005
6 Introduction

0
1
2
3
HEX0007
The interior rear view mirror can be
adjusted manually.
Your vehicle has interior rear view
mirror with day and night adjustment
mode to prevent dazzling.
Interior Rear View Mirror
Select the corresponding exterior rear
view mirror and adjust its position.
See Exterior Rear View Mirrors on
page 23.
HEX0006
REAR VIEW MIRROR
ADJUSTMENT
Exterior Rear View Mirrors
Day Night
7Introduction

INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
HEX0008
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8
9
10
11
12
14
2
5
7
13
1
15
19
17
16
18
17
5
20
21
8 Introduction

1. Driver side airbag*
2. Front passenger side airbag*
3. Instrument cluster
4. Center air vents
5. Side air vent
6. Audio system*
7. Climate control system
8. Hazard warning flashers switch
9. Glove box
10. Cigarette lighter*/Accessory power
outlet
11. Accelerator pedal
12. Brake pedal
13. Clutch pedal
14. Hood release handle
15. Instrument panel storage
16. Headlight switch
17. Horn
18. Windshield wiper switch
19. Steering wheel adjustment lever
20. Power rear view mirror adjustment
switch
21. Headlamp range adjustment switch
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Twist the combination switch lever to
OFF = Turn all lights off
= Parking lights
= Headlights
Front Fog Lights*
Your vehicle may be equipped with
front fog lights.
While the headlights are on parking
light or low beam position, turn the ring
in the middle of the combination switch
control lever to ON, to turn on the front
fog lights.
Turn the ring to OFF position to turn off
the front fog lights.
Under severe conditions (such as in a
thick fog or snow), the fog lights
provide extra illumination to the sides
of the road ahead and improve the
visibility.
Headlight Switch
HEX00010
HEX0009
ODO
ODO
9Introduction

Headlight flash= Pull the control lever
High beam = Push the control lever
Low beam = Pull the control lever
back from high beam
position
Lever up = Left indicator
Lever down = Right indicator
Press the switch to turn on or turn off
the hazard warning flashers.
HEX00013
Headlight Flash, High Beam
and Low Beam
HEX00011
Turn and Lane Change Signal Hazard Warning Flashers
ODO
ODO
HEX00014
10 Introduction

HI
LO
INT
OFF
OFF : System off
INT : Intermittent operation
LO : Wiping continuously at low
speed
HI : Wiping continuously at high
speed
Pull the control lever towards you, as
shown in the picture to wash the
windshield.
HEX0017-1
HORN
HEX00015
Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer System
WINDSHIELD WASHER /
WIPER SYSTEM
OFF
INT
LO
HI
Press the switch on the steering
wheel pad to sound the horn.
HEX0016-1
OFF
INT
LO
HI
OFF
INT
LO
HI
11Introduction

TRANSMISSION
Manual Transmission
Rear Window Defrost Function*
STARTING THE VEHICLE
Checking Before Starting Off
—Tire pressure and conditions.
— Engine oil level and other oil/fluid
levels.
—All the windows, rear view mirrors,
exterior lights and the license plate
lights are working properly, free
from dusts, snow or ice.
—The seats, safety belts and rear view
mirrors are in the correct position.
—Check the brake function at low
speed, especially when the brake is
wet.
CLIMATE CONTROL
Press the button to operate the rear
window defrost function.
Indicator light on the button will
illuminate.
Press the button again, to turn off
the rear window defrost function.
To change gears, fully depress the
clutch pedal, move the gearshift lever
into gear according to the gear position
marked on gear knob and slowly release
the clutch.
To engage reverse, with the vehicle
stationary pull up the ring on the
selector lever and engage the gear.
HEX0018 HEX0019-1
12 Introduction
R
1
3
5
4
2
1
4
R
35
2
N shift

PARKING
—Do not park the vehicle on an easily
flammable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
—Always apply parking brake
without pressing release button.
Apply as firmly as possible on
downhill or uphill slopes. Depress
the footbrake at the same time to
reduce operating force.
—After running at high engine speeds
or with high engine loads, operate
the diesel engine briefly at a low
load or run in neutral for about 1 to 2
minutes at idle speed before
switching off in order to protect the
turbo charger.
—When parking the vehicle on level
ground or on a slope, engage first
gear before turning OFF the
ignition switch. When the vehicle is
parked on an uphill slope, turn the
front wheels away from the curb.
—When parking the vehicle on a
downhill slope, engage reverse gear
Starting Engine with the
Ignition Switch
—Turn key to position 1, while turn-
ing the steering wheel slightly from
left to right to release the steering
wheel lock.
—Manual transmission: operate
clutch.
—Do not press accelerator pedal.
—Turn key to position 2 for preheat-
ing until glow plug indicator
goes out.
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12
3
0
13Introduction
—Turn key to position 3 depressing
the clutch pedal and foot brake then
release when engine is running.
Before restarting or to switch off the
engine, turn key back to 0 or 1.

14 Introduction
before turning OFF the ignition
switch. Turn the front wheels
towards the curb.
—Turn OFF the engine and ignition
switch.
—Close the windows.
—Lock the vehicle.
Note
The engine cooling fan may continue to
run after the engine is shut down.

15Keys, Doors and Windows
KEYS, DOORS AND
WINDOWS
KEYS
Keys ............................................... 15
Remote Keyless Entry*....................16
Transmitter ..................................17
Battery Replacement ...................17
Door Locks ..................................... 18
Child Safety Locks .................... 19
Central Locking System*................ 20
Automatic Locking* ................. 20
Automatic Unlocking* .............. 20
Doors .............................................. 21
Trunk ......................................... 21
Trunk Release Lever ...................21
Hood .......................................... 22
Exterior Rear View Mirrors ........... 23
Power Rear View Mirrors ......... 23
Folding Mirrors .......................... 23
Interior Rear View Mirror .............. 24
Windows ........................................ 24
Power Windows* ....................... 24
Power Window Lockout
Button*........................................26
Manual Windows* ..................... 26
Sun Visors ...................................... 27
Each new vehicle comes with two keys.
Please keep one key as the backup key.
The key number is imprinted on the key
number label. For security purpose,
please keep your key number label in a
safe place rather than inside your
vehicle. In addition, the key number
should be recorded in a safe place
outside the vehicle.
Unauthorized key copies can be
prevented by these precautions.
Note
A substitute key can be obtained by
giving your key number to your
CHEVROLET retailer if you lose your
key.
Caution
Do not leave your key inside the
vehicle.
Take away the key when you leave
the vehicle.
HEX00015
Key Number Label
T0845

Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with
the ignition key is dangerous for
many reasons. Children or others
could be badly injured or even killed.
They could operate the power
windows or other controls or even
make the vehicle move.
The windows will function with the
keys in the ignition and children
could be seriously injured or killed if
caught in the path of a closing
window. Do not leave the keys in a
vehicle with children.
Remote Keyless Entry allows you to
lock and unlock doors using the
transmitter within valid operating
range. The LED on the transmitter
flashes to indicate an effective
operation.
—Lock Button: Press to lock doors.
The hazard warning lamps will
flash once and the horn will sound.
—Unlock Button: Press to unlock
doors. The hazard warning lamps
will flash twice.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY*
HEX0163
Unlock Button
LED
Lock Button
Note
The transmitter operating range depends
on the environmental conditions.
Note
Lock and Unlock buttons are disabled
while the key is in the ignition switch.
Only one key is provided with RKE
transmitter. The spare key provided is
without RKE transmitter.
Note
Warning
Do not lock the vehicle if anyone is to
be left inside the vehicle.
Never leave children or pets unattended
in your vehicle. The temperature inside
the vehicle can increase more rapidly
and reach much higher levels than the
temperature outside.
This can result in serious injury or
death.
16 Keys, Doors and Windows
Note
If any of the door is not locked properly
and Lock button is pressed, hazard
warning lamps will flash thrice to
indicate that door is not locked
properly.