hidden factory gem

i was really surprised to find out the gm would hide this. its above the the digital odometer readin on the cluster. its covered up by black plastic from the factory gauge face. has a little picture of a car and points to the side the gas tank is on and tells you how much fuel is left until empty. i just took the clear cover off the cluster took a razorblade and very carefully cut off around 3/4 of the plastic and the length of the odo reading and reassemble.

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There has been quite a few topics on this. You can solder a switch in and make it so it changes

anyone know if this applies to the g3/ wave cluster as well? I have an Aveo but I swapped the clusters since the Pontiac one looks better lol

sweet ima do that

How do you get the cluster out? I couldn't get the front trim to unhook.

two screws on it the clips on mine were really tight i had to do a little prying on them to get them to pop loose the back peice that is domed is the same way. then theres 4 screws that hold the cluster in place. once you gett it out youll have to unhook the plug ins and then the clear lense has a bunch of tabs you have to release to get it off

Does this apply to the 05 model as well?

^only the second Gen aveos, so unfortunately no

verdict is in... got the screen and suck at cutting like you ;)

Did this today as well...I am horrible with a boxcutter

does this work with a 2009 chevy aveo5 lt

yes i thik it for the 08-11s

well I know why they covered it... it goes blank under 50 miles or so.

It's for the Driver Information Center. If you have that option, it's already cut out and theres a 2nd button on your cluster that will let you cycle through, mpg, outside temp, miles to empty, and things of that nature.

I have a button on the RPM gauge in my 2011 Aveo it that the Driver Information Center? The other button is on my MPH which sets
Trip A & B. I have not played with the other one.......yet. Today was the first day I took it out after purchase.

Yes that is DIC.

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Yes that is DIC.

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Thanks for the reply. When I push the button:
The first is the avg mpg the second I not sure about and the third is how many miles to empty. What is the
second view, it looks like a clock and how does it work? Can not find it in my manual.

Should be outside air temp

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Originally Posted by AAB13X2L

Thanks for the reply. When I push the button:
The first is the avg mpg the second I not sure about and the third is how many miles to empty. What is the
second view, it looks like a clock and how does it work? Can not find it in my manual.

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The instructions for your Trip Computer (that what its called in my Owner's Manual) is on pages 4-36 and 4-37. there should be a Distance to Empty display, the Outside Temperature display, an Average Fuel Economy display, and a Driving Time Display. (its too bad the Aveo DIC is not as advanced as the one in the GM Trucks, I play with the DIC in my dad's Silverado all the time, and it can actually tell you IN GALLONS how much fuel has passed through the fuel system!)

Thank you it is the Driving Time Display that I did not know about. I will check the manual and see what the proceedure is for setting the clock. If you have it in front of you please post.

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The instructions for your Trip Computer (that what its called in my Owner's Manual) is on pages 4-36 and 4-37. there should be a Distance to Empty display, the Outside Temperature display, an Average Fuel Economy display, and a Driving Time Display. (its too bad the Aveo DIC is not as advanced as the one in the GM Trucks, I play with the DIC in my dad's Silverado all the time, and it can actually tell you IN GALLONS how much fuel has passed through the fuel system!)

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great thread! thank you for sharing this information. Cut mine out today and love it

Cut mine out a few days ago, and while it's not perfect, it's nice to have that little upgrade.

Now, to just figure out what part number the LT dash cluster decal is...