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Chevrolet Optra 2005 manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual
Chevrolet Optra 2005 Owner's Manual (336 pages)
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Chevrolet
| Category:
Automobile
| Size: 2.43 MB
Table of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
7
Table of Contents
7
Front Seats
8
Manual Seats (with Sliding Storage Tray)
8
Manual Seats (Without Sliding Storage Tray)
9
Driver Seat Tilt Adjuster
9
Manual Lumbar
10
Reclining Seatbacks
10
Head Restraints
12
Rear Seats
13
Rear Seat Operation
13
Safety Belts
14
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
14
Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
19
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
19
Driver Position
20
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
26
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
27
Right Front Passenger Position
27
Rear Seat Passengers
27
Center Rear Passenger Position
30
Safety Belt Extender
30
Safety Belt Pretensioners
30
Child Restraints
31
Older Children
31
Infants and Young Children
33
Child Restraint Systems
37
Where to Put the Restraint
40
Top Strap
41
Top Strap Anchor Location
42
Airbag System
54
Where Are the Airbags
57
When Should an Airbag Inflate
59
What Makes an Airbag Inflate
61
How Does an Airbag Restrain
61
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
62
Passenger Sensing System
64
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
68
Section 2 Features and Controls
71
Keys
72
Remote Keyless Entry System
73
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
74
Battery Replacement
76
Doors and Locks
78
Door Locks
78
Central Door Unlocking System
79
Power Door Locks
79
Door Ajar Reminder
79
Rear Door Security Locks
80
Lockout Protection
81
Trunk (Sedan)
81
Liftgate (Hatchback and Wagon)
83
Windows
84
Manual Windows
85
Power Windows
85
Sun Visors
86
Theft-Deterrent Systems
86
Theft-Deterrent System
86
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
88
New Vehicle Break-In
88
Ignition Positions
88
Starting Your Engine
89
Automatic Transaxle Operation
89
Manual Transaxle Operation
89
Engine Coolant Heater
90
Parking Brake
97
Shifting into Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle)
98
Shifting out of Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle)
99
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle)
100
Parking over Things that Burn
101
Engine Exhaust
101
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
102
Mirrors
103
Manual Rearview Mirror
103
Outside Manual Mirrors
103
Outside Power Mirrors
104
Outside Convex Mirror
104
Outside Heated Mirrors
104
Storage Areas
105
Glove Box
105
Cupholder(S)
105
Sunglasses Storage Compartment
106
Front Storage Area
106
Front Armrest Storage Area
106
Roof Rack (Wagon Only)
107
Rear Seat Armrest
107
Convenience Net
107
Sunroof
108
Section 3 Instrument Panel
109
Instrument Panel Overview
112
Hazard Warning Flashers
116
Other Warning Devices
116
Horn
116
Tilt Wheel
117
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
117
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
118
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
118
Flash-To-Pass
118
Windshield Wipers
119
Windshield Washer
120
Cruise Control
120
Exterior Lamps
123
Headlamps on Reminder
123
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
123
Fog Lamps
124
Instrument Panel Brightness
125
Dome Lamp
125
Map Lamps
126
Accessory Power Outlets
126
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
127
Clock
128
Climate Controls
129
Climate Control System
129
Outlet Adjustment
132
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
132
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
134
Instrument Panel Cluster
134
Speedometer and Odometer
136
Trip Odometer
136
Tachometer
136
Safety Belt Reminder Light
137
Safety Belt Reminder Tone
137
Airbag Readiness Light
137
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
138
Charging System Light
140
Brake System Warning Light
140
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
141
Speed Sensitive Power Steering (SSPS) Warning Light
142
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light
142
Hold Mode Light
143
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
143
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
144
Oil Pressure Light
146
Fog Lamp Light
147
Cruise Control Light
147
Highbeam on Light
148
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
148
Indicator Light
148
Door Ajar Light
148
Trunk Ajar Light (Sedan)
148
Fuel Gage
149
Low Fuel Warning Light
149
Audio System(S)
150
Radio with CD (Base Level)
150
Radio with CD (MP3)
154
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
160
Radio Reception
161
Care of Your Cds
161
Care of Your CD Player
161
Backglass Antenna
162
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
163
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
164
Defensive Driving
164
Drunken Driving
164
Control of a Vehicle
167
Braking
167
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
168
Braking in Emergencies
170
Traction Control System (TCS)
170
Steering
171
Speed Sensitive Power Steering (Ssps)
171
Off-Road Recovery
173
Passing
174
Loss of Control
175
Driving at Night
176
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
178
City Driving
180
Freeway Driving
181
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
182
Highway Hypnosis
183
Hill and Mountain Roads
183
Winter Driving
185
Driving on Snow or Ice
186
If You Are Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
189
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
190
Loading Your Vehicle
190
Tire and Loading Information Label
191
Towing
195
Towing Your Vehicle
195
Recreational Vehicle Towing
195
Dinghy Towing
196
Towing a Trailer
197
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
199
Service
201
Doing Your Own Service Work
202
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
203
Your Vehicle
203
Fuel
203
Gasoline Octane
203
Gasoline Specifications
203
California Fuel
203
Additives
204
Fuels in Foreign Countries
204
Filling Your Tank
205
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
207
Checking Things under the Hood
208
Hood Release
208
Engine Compartment Overview
210
Engine Oil
212
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
215
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
217
Manual Transaxle Fluid
217
Hydraulic Clutch
217
Engine Coolant
218
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
221
Engine Overheating
221
Cooling System
222
Power Steering Fluid
226
Windshield Washer Fluid
227
Brakes
228
Brake Fluid
228
Brake Adjustment
230
Battery
231
Vehicle Storage
231
Jump Starting
232
Headlamp Aiming
235
Bulb Replacement
236
Halogen Bulbs
236
Headlamps
236
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
237
Turn Signal Lamps (Side)
238
Fog Lamps
238
Sidemarker Lamps (Front)
239
Sidemarker Lamps (Rear)
239
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
240
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
240
Replacement Bulbs
241
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
242
Tires
243
Tire Sidewall Labelling
244
Tire Terminology and Definitions
246
Inflation - Tire Pressure
249
Tire Inspection and Rotation
250
When It Is Time for New Tires
251
Buying New Tires
252
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
253
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
254
Wheel Replacement
254
Tire Chains
255
If a Tire Goes Flat
256
Changing a Flat Tire
257
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
258
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
259
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
263
Compact Spare Tire
264
Appearance Care
264
Fabric/Carpet
265
Vinyl
266
Leather
266
Instrument Panel
267
Interior Plastic Components
267
Glass Surfaces
267
Weatherstrips
267
Washing Your Vehicle
267
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
268
Finish Care
268
Windshield and Wiper Blades
269
Aluminum Wheels
269
Tires
270
Sheet Metal Damage
270
Finish Damage
270
Underbody Maintenance
271
Chemical Paint Spotting
271
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
272
Vehicle Identification
273
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
273
Service Parts Identification Label
273
Electrical System
273
Add-On Electrical Equipment
273
Headlamp Wiring
274
Windshield Wiper Fuses
274
Power Windows and Other Power Options
274
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
274
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
275
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
277
Capacities and Specifications
280
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
281
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
283
Introduction
284
Maintenance Requirements
284
Maintenance Schedule
284
Your Vehicle and the Environment
284
How this Section Is Organized
285
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
286
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
286
Selecting the Right Schedule
287
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
288
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
295
Engine Oil Level Check
300
At each Fuel Fill
300
At Least Once a Month
300
At Least Twice a Year
300
Part B: Owner Checks and Services
300
At Least Once a Year
301
Starter Switch Check
302
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
304
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
304
Brake System Inspection
305
Engine Cooling System Inspection
305
Exhaust System Inspection
305
Fuel System Inspection
305
Throttle System Inspection
305
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
306
Part E: Maintenance Record
308
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information
311
Customer Assistance and Information
312
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
312
Online Owner Center
313
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
314
Customer Assistance Offices
314
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
315
Roadside Assistance Program
316
Courtesy Transportation
317
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
319
Reporting Safety Defects
320
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
320
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
321
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
321
Service Publications Ordering Information
321
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