Chevrolet Tavera User manual

Operation, Safety and Maintenance
Owner’s ManualOwner’s Manual

VEHICLE RECORD SHEET
Model Name
V.I.N.
Engine No.
Transmission No.
Battery Make
Address
Tyre Make
Tyre Location
Fr RH
Fr LH
Rr RH
Rr LH
Spare
Batch Code
Delivery Date
Battery Batchcode/Sl.No.
Registration No. Regn. Date
Color, Code No.
Key No.
City
Selling Dealer's Name
Address
Pin Code
Pin Code Selling Dealers Stamp
Owner's Name

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 service
centres across the country.
Naturally, these Chevrolet retailers knows everything there is to know about your car, and provides you with the best service possible. In
fact, every retailer is equipped with the most advanced technology, technicians specially trained by us, and genuine spares. Needless to
say, they are also 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 30308080 (Prefix local STD code when dialing from mobile
phone) or email us at : [email protected].
Happy Motoring

V or * :The asterisk and V in this manual,
signifyanitemofequipmentthatisnotincludedon
all vehicles. Such items include engine options,
model variations specific to one country, and
optionalequipment.
All information, illustrations, and specifications in
this manual are based on the latest product
informationavailableatthetimeofpublication.
General Motors India Pvt. Ltd. (GMI) 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
allapplicableregulationsandmakeanynecessary
modifications.
This manual describes the options and trims
available at the time of publication. Some of the
items covered may not apply to your vehicle.
Contact your CHEVROLET retailer for information
onoptionandtrimavailability.
Non-GMIGenuineparts and accessories have not
been examined or approved by GMI. We can
certify neither the suitability nor the safety of Non-
GMI genuine parts and accessories and are not
liablefordamagecausedbytheiruse.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Please read this manual and follow the instructions carefully.
Throughout this manual you will find special notations:
• Warning •Caution •Note
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided,couldresultinseriousinjuryordeath.
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injuries, or damage to your
vehicleorotherproperty. NOTE
NOTE indicates information which will assist you with maintenance or
otherinstructionsconcerningyourvehicle.
V or *
D
ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL
MT
PS
..........................For diesel engine models only.
..........................For manual transmission models only.
..........................For power steering models only.
.....................Variation (optional on some models).

Starting engine................................................................85
Before driving off.............................................................87
Stopping engine..............................................................89
Parking............................................................................89
Driving precautions .........................................................90
Driving for economy MT ................................................96
In case of emergency......................................................99
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE...................................110
Maintenance schedule..................................................111
Maintenance guide........................................................117
Recommended lubricants and diesel fuels ...................141
Lubrication.....................................................................143
Lubrication guide...........................................................146
MAIN DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS...........................151
Service and warranty ....................................................155
Retailer network............................................................180
IMPORTANT INFORMATION...........................................1
Location of chassis and engine number............................1
Overloading.......................................................................2
Operation of new vehicle...................................................3
Operation and care of vehicle...........................................5
Maintenance......................................................................5
CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS...................................6
Steering column controls...................................................7
Instrument panel and controls.........................................14
Floor controls ..................................................................30
Others .............................................................................32
BEFORE DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE..............................55
Operation of controls.......................................................55
Driver's check list (Regular inspection)...........................75
DRIVING.........................................................................85
Preparation for starting engine........................................85
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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The following information is important for the proper care and economical operation of your CHEVROLET vehicle and
shouldbethoroughlyunderstoodbeforeplacingitintoservice.
It is advisable to write down the chassis and engine number as they are required
when contacting your CHEVROLET retailer for repair services.
Chassis number is stamped on the left hand side of the chassis member behind
rear left wheel as indicated by arrow.
The VIN plate is fixed on the surface of front end upper panel as indicated by
arrow.
LOCATION OF VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) PLATE

Engine number D
The engine number is stamped / punched on the right side of the cylinder
block adjacent to oil filter.
OVERLOADING
Overloading not only shortens the service life of your vehicle, but also creates
seriouspotentialsafetyhazards.
WARNING
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OPERATIONOFNEWVEHICLE
The subsequent performance and the life of your vehicle are directly influenced
by the care and treatment that your vehicle receives during the initial break-in
period. It is therefore recommended that during the initial 1,000 km. break-in
period,thefollowingfewsimpleprecautionsbecarefullyobserved.
1. It is recommended that speed during the initial 1,000 km be
confinedtothefollowing.
Maximumallowablespeedineachgearduringbreak-inperiod.
Gear position
Speed (km/h)
1st
25
2nd
40
3rd
65
4th/5th
100

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2. After starting the engine, let it run for about 1 to 2 minutes with idle speed (avoid
accelerationordrivingoffthevehicle).
3. Avoid engineracing, abruptstartingand needlesshardstops.Thiswill allowyour
brakestobed-inproperly.

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OPERATIONANDCAREOFVEHICLE
Every component and system of your vehicle should be checked according to
“CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS”, “BEFORE DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE”
and“DRIVING”sections.
MAINTENANCE
In order to maintain safe and dependable vehicle operation, inspection and
adjustment should be performed as outlined in “SERVICE AND
MAINTENANCE”. Your CHEVROLET is willing to perform regular
maintenanceoperationonyourvehicle. retailer

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1 Side Vent
2 Center Vent
3 Wiper & Washer Control Lever
4 Exterior Lights Control Lever
5 Instrument panel
6 Glove Box
7 Heating and Air Conditioning System
8 Cigarette Lighter
9 Ashtray
10Audio V
11Hood Release
12Transmission Shift Lever
13 Steering Wheel and Horn Button
14Clutch Pedal
15 Brake Pedal
16 Accelerator Pedal
17 Hazard Warning Flasher Switch
18 Head Lamp Leveling Device
19 Rear Deffoger Switch
20 Passenger IP Glove Box V
QUICK VIEW - CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS

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STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS
Steering wheel and horn button
The horn button on the steering wheel operates the horn.
Avoidturningthesteeringwheelwhilethevehicleisstationary.
NEVER move the vehicle with the steering locked, or damage to the steering
assemblywillresult.
Starterswitch
Theswitchhasfivepositionasshowninthefigure.
“LOCK” : The key can be inserted or removed only when the switch is in this
position.
“OFF” : Theengineisshutoffinthisposition.
“ACC” : Inthisposition,electricalcircuitsforaccessoriesareon.
“ON” : Thispositionisfordriving.
CAUTION

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“START” : Turning the key to this position will start the engine.
The key returns to the “ON” position when released.
WARNING
NEVERattempttoturntheswitchtoLOCKwhiledriving.
Thiswillcausethesteeringwheeltolock.
Ifitisdifficultto turn the key from LOCKto OFF, turn the steeringwheel slightly in
eitherdirectionwhileturningthekey.
Combination light control switch
The switch controls the light switch, turn signal switch, dimmer switch, passing
light switch and fog lamp.
OFF OFF

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Lightswitch
To turn on the clearance lights, tail lights, license plate lights, instrument panel
lights, turn the switch knob clockwise. To turn on the headlights and other lights,
turntheswitchknobclockwisetodefinitestop.
Turnsignalswitch
Move the switch lever in the direction of the turn to be made so that the signal
lights operate, causing the turn signal indicator light on the instrument panel to
flash. The switch lever returns automatically to the neutral position when the
steering wheel is returned to a straight ahead position (Specific angle
dependent).
Whenchanginglanes,movetheturnsignalleverpartwayandholditthere.When
youreleasethelever,itwillreturntoitsnormalposition.
OFF OFF
OFF OFF

CAUTION
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Dimmerswitch
The headlight beam is alternately switched from high to low or from low to high
eachtimetheleverisraised.Theheadlighthighbeamindicatorontheinstrument
panellightsupwhentheheadlightsareinhighbeam.
Passing light switch
The headlight high beam turns on and goes out each time the lever is raised
and released with the light switch in either the “OFF”, or the “1st” stop position.
To signal overtaking, operate the lever repeatedly so that the headlights flash
in daytime, and the high and low beams flash alternately at night.
Always switch the high beam headlamps to low beam when you approach
oncomingvehiclesorwhenothervehiclesareahead.
OFF OFF
OFF OFF

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WindshieldWipers
To operate the windshield wiper, turn the ignition ON and move the windshield
wiper / washer lever downward. The windshield wipers operate in the following
fourposition:
OFF
INT
LO
HI
: System off. Default position.
: Intermittent operation. Lever down one level
: Continuous wipe, slow speed. Lever down two levels.
: Continuous wipe, fast speed. Lever down three levels.
REAR
ON
OFF
PULL
HI
OFF
MIST
INT
LO
HI
LO
INT
OFF
MIST
MistFunction
Tooperate the windshieldwiperonceincase oflightrainormist, lightly movethe
windshieldwiper/washerleveltowardstheMISTposition.
Thewiperswilloperatethroughonecycle.
CAUTION
Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry. It may the windshield
glass. Check blades are not frozen to windows before operating in cold weather. This
candamagethewipermotor.
Dust on windshield or on blade reduces the wiper blade life significantly and may
cause streak marks on windshield during wiping. In case the vehicle is not used for
more than a week or if dust is accumulated on windshield or wiper, clean the
windshield and blade before using the vehicle. To clean the blade lift the blade to
servicepositionandwipethelipofrubberelementwithcleansoftcloth.
scratch

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WindshieldWasher
Tospraythewasherfluidonthewindshield.
ŸTurntheIgn.switchON.
ŸPullthewindshieldwiper/washerlevertowardsyou.
Theleverwillreturnautomaticallytoitsnormalpositionwhenreleased.
Donot operatethewindshieldwashercontinuouslyformorethan10 seconds,or
when the washer fluid tank is empty. This can cause the washer motor to
overheatresultingincostlyrepairs.
REAR
ON
OFF
PULL
HI
OFF
MIST
INT
LO
RearWiperandWasher
To operate the rear wiper, turn the rear wiper switch to ON position. To spray the
washer fluid, turn the rear wiper switch to extreme top position. The washer fluid
willsprayaslongasyouholdtherearwiperswitchtoabovementionedposition.
REAR
ON
OFF
PULL
HI
OFF
MIST
INT
LO
CAUTION

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Windshieldwashertank
The tank should be filled only with plain water, GMI genuine washer solution or
equivalent.
In cold weather, do not fill the windshield washer fluid reservoir more than three
quartersfull.Washerfluidcanfreezeandexpandincoldtemperatures.Fillingthe
reservoir too much does not allow enough expansion room to prevent possible
damagetothereservoir.
Do not put radiator antifreeze in the windshield washer reservoir. Radiator
antifreezecandamagewindshieldwashersystemandvehiclepaint.
CAUTION
Insert the lower portion of the cover first while re-fitting
WINDOW
WASHER
Back door side

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0
6
FLDR
SECURITY
MUTE/LOG SCAN/AS
2
Push to
operate
Hazardwarningflasherswitch
When the switch button is pushed in, all signal lights flash regardless of the turn
signalswitchposition.Toturnofftheflashers,pushbuttonagain.
Use the warning flasher to warn other drivers anytime your vehicle becomes a
traffichazard,dayornight.
CAUTION
Frontfoglightswitch V
Foglampsprovide:
• Extrailluminationtothesidesoftheroadahead.
• Improvedvisibilityinfogorsnow.
Toturnthefoglampson:
• Makesurethattheparkinglamporheadlampsareon.
• Turntheringonthemiddleofthecombinationswitchleverto position.
Toturnthefoglampsoff,turntheringtotheOFFposition.
OFF OFF
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS