Chevrolet Aveo Warning Lights: What They Mean
9 warning and indicator lights from the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo owner's manual, with what to do and the manual page for each.
Red: stop or act now
- Brake System Warning Light
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Comes on when the parking brake is set or not fully released; if it stays on after release, there is a brake problem.
What to do: If it comes on while driving, pull off the road carefully and stop. If still on, have the vehicle towed for service. PDF page 129
Other warnings and indicators
- Airbag Readiness Light
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Stays on or comes on while driving: the airbag system may not work properly, so airbags might not inflate in a crash or could inflate without one.
What to do: Have the vehicle serviced right away. PDF page 124 - Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
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Staying on or coming on while driving means the antilock brakes will not work, though the regular brakes still work if the brake light is off.
What to do: Stop, turn the ignition off, and restart to reset. If the light stays on or returns, see your dealer. PDF page 129 - Low Tire Pressure Warning Light
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One or more tires are significantly under-inflated. Flashing then staying on indicates a TPMS malfunction.
What to do: Stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label. PDF page 253 - Low Fuel Warning Light
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Comes on when about 6.0 liters (1.7 gallons) of fuel remain in the tank.
What to do: Add fuel to the tank to turn the light off. PDF page 132 - Up-Shift Light
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Indicates it is time to shift to the next higher gear.
What to do: Shift up if weather, road, and traffic conditions allow. PDF page 129 - High-Beam On Light
- The high-beam headlamps are in use. PDF page 132
- Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light
- The Daytime Running Lamps are on. PDF page 132
- Front Fog Lamp Light
- The fog lamps are in use; it goes out when they are turned off. PDF page 132
Summarized in our own words from the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo owner's manual (AI-assisted; every light name was matched against its cited page 2026-10-18). Your vehicle may not have every light, and other years can differ. A red warning that stays on usually means stop safely and check: your manual has the final word.
Confirm with your own manual, dipstick or door-jamb label.
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