rear view mirror CHEVROLET EPICA 2006 1.G Owners Manual

Seats and Restraint Systems........................... 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-2
Rear Seats
............................................... 1-8
Safety Belts
.............................................1-10
Child Restraints
.......................................1-28
Airbag System
.........................................1-50
Restraint System Check
............................1-63
Features and Controls..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-2
Doors and Locks
....................................... 2-7
Windows
.................................................2-12
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................2-14
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
...........2-17
Mirrors
....................................................2-31
Storage Areas
.........................................2-34
Sunroof
..................................................2-36
Instrument Panel............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
......................................3-19
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........3-29
Audio System(s)
.......................................3-46Driving Your Vehicle....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
..... 4-2
Towing
...................................................4-33
Service and Appearance Care.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-5
Checking Things Under the Hood
...............5-11
Headlamp Aiming
.....................................5-38
Bulb Replacement
....................................5-39
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........5-45
Tires
......................................................5-46
Appearance Care
.....................................5-68
Vehicle Identification
.................................5-75
Electrical System
......................................5-76
Capacities and Specifications
.....................5-83
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
......5-84
Maintenance Schedule..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance and Information.............. 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
...........................7-13
Index................................................................ 1
2006 Chevrolet Epica Owner ManualM

Keys...............................................................2-2
Remote Keyless Entry System.........................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation...........2-4
Doors and Locks.............................................2-7
Door Locks....................................................2-7
Central Door Unlocking System........................2-8
Power Door Locks..........................................2-8
Door Ajar Reminder........................................2-9
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-9
Lockout Protection........................................2-10
Trunk..........................................................2-10
Windows........................................................2-12
Power Windows............................................2-13
Sun Visors...................................................2-13
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-14
Theft-Deterrent System..................................2-14
Immobilizer..................................................2-16
Immobilizer Operation....................................2-16
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-17
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-17
Ignition Positions..........................................2-18
Starting the Engine.......................................2-19Engine Coolant Heater..................................2-20
Automatic Transaxle Operation.......................2-21
Parking Brake..............................................2-25
Shifting Into Park (P).....................................2-26
Shifting Out of Park (P).................................2-28
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-29
Engine Exhaust............................................2-29
Running the Engine While Parked...................2-30
Mirrors...........................................................2-31
Manual Rearview Mirror.................................2-31
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror................2-31
Outside Power Mirrors...................................2-32
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-33
Outside Heated Mirrors..................................2-33
Storage Areas................................................2-34
Glove Box...................................................2-34
Cupholder(s)................................................2-34
Coinholder(s)................................................2-34
Sunglasses Storage Compartment...................2-35
Center Console Storage Area.........................2-35
Rear Seat Armrest........................................2-35
Sunroof.........................................................2-36
Section 2 Features and Controls
2-1

Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror
While sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust
the mirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle.
Grip the mirror in the center to move it up or down
and side to side. The control at the bottom of the mirror
is the day/night feature that allows adjustment to the
mirror so that the glare of headlamps from behind
is reduced. Push the control for daytime use; pull it
for night use.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
Your vehicle may have an automatic dimming
rearview mirror.
When the automatic dimming feature is turned on,
the mirror automatically changes to reduce glare
from the headlamps behind you. A photocell on the
mirror senses when it is becoming dark outside.
Another photocell built into the mirror face senses
when headlamps are behind you.
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At night, when the glare is too high, the mirror will
gradually darken to reduce glare. This change may
take a few seconds. The mirror will return to its clear
daytime state when the glare is reduced.
To activate the automatic dimming feature, press the
button (B) located below the rearview mirror. To turn
the feature off, press the button (B) again.
The ignition must be turned to ON to use the automatic
dimming rearview mirror. The indicator light (C) will
illuminate while this feature is active.
There are two light sensors (A) which detect ambient
light level and glare from vehicles behind you.
Do not cover the sensors as this will cancel the
automatic dimming operation.Outside Power Mirrors
The control for the
power mirrors is located
on the driver’s side
instrument panel,
below the side outlet.
Move the outside power mirror control to L for the
left mirror and to R for the right mirror. If you place
the control in the center position, no movement of
the mirror will occur. To adjust a mirror, press the
corresponding edges located on the four-way control
pad to move the mirror in the direction that you want
it to go. The ignition must be turned to ON to adjust
the mirrors.
The outside rearview mirrors can be folded flat against
the side of the vehicle by pushing them toward the
vehicle.
2-32

Driving at Night
Night driving is more dangerous than day driving.
One reason is that some drivers are likely to be
impaired — by alcohol or drugs, with night vision
problems, or by fatigue.
Here are some tips on night driving.
•Drive defensively.
•Do not drink and drive.
•Adjust the inside rearview mirror to reduce the
glare from headlamps behind you.
•Since you cannot see as well, you may need to
slow down and keep more space between you
and other vehicles.
•Slow down, especially on higher speed roads.
Your vehicle’s headlamps can light up only so
much road ahead.
•In remote areas, watch for animals.
•If you are tired, pull off the road in a safe place
and rest.
No one can see as well at night as in the daytime.
But as we get older these differences increase.
A 50-year-old driver may require at least twice as much
light to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old.What you do in the daytime can also affect your night
vision. For example, if you spend the day in bright
sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. Your eyes
will have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you
are driving, do not wear sunglasses at night. They may
cut down on glare from headlamps, but they also
make a lot of things invisible.
You can be temporarily blinded by approaching
headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even
several seconds, for your eyes to re-adjust to the dark.
When you are faced with severe glare, as from a
driver who does not lower the high beams, or a vehicle
with misaimed headlamps, slow down a little. Avoid
staring directly into the approaching headlamps.
Keep the windshield and all the glass on your vehicle
clean — inside and out. Glare at night is made
much worse by dirt on the glass. Even the inside of
the glass can build up a film caused by dust. Dirty glass
makes lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass
would, making the pupils of your eyes contract
repeatedly.
Remember that the headlamps light up far less of a
roadway when you are in a turn or curve. Keep
your eyes moving; that way, it is easier to pick out
dimly lighted objects. Just as the headlamps should
be checked regularly for proper aim, so should
your eyes be examined regularly. Some drivers suffer
from night blindness — the inability to see in dim
light — and are not even aware of it.
4-16

Highway Hypnosis
Is there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis?
Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it
highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever.
There is something about an easy stretch of road with
the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on
the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of
the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
Do not let it happen to you! If it does, your vehicle
can leave the road in less than a second, and you
could crash and be injured.
What can you do about highway hypnosis? First, be
aware that it can happen.
Then here are some tips:
•Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a
comfortably cool interior.
•Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and
to the sides. Check your rearview mirrors and your
instruments frequently.
•If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest,
service, or parking area and take a nap, get some
exercise, or both. For safety, treat drowsiness
on the highway as an emergency.
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from
driving in flat or rolling terrain.
If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are
planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make
your trips safer and more enjoyable.
•Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid
levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system,
and transaxle. These parts can work hard on
mountain roads.
4-22

Fuses Usage
BCM
ABSBody Control Module (BCM),
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
CLSTR
AUTO
A/CInstrument Panel Cluster,
Automatic Temperature Control,
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
LTR Cigarette Lighter, Glove Box Lamp
RADIO Radio
CLKClock, Dome Lamp,
Key Interlock Unit
WSWA Windshield Washer
WPR Windshield Wiper
HTD/MIROutside Rearview Mirror (OSRVM),
Rear Glass Defogger Switch
RADIO
CRUISERadio Battery Positive Voltage,
Cruise
HTD/SEATHeating Mat, Accessory Power
Outlet
AUTO
A/C
CLSTRAutomatic Temperature Control,
Cluster
DLC Data Link Connector (DLC)Engine Compartment Fuse Block
The engine compartment fuse block is located on
the driver’s side of the vehicle, near the battery.
SeeEngine Compartment Overview on page 5-12for
more information on location. To access the fuses,
press the top and bottom flaps to release the cover.
To reinstall the cover, push until it is secure.
5-79

Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive
Axle Boot and Seal Inspection...................6-23
Throttle System Inspection............................6-24
Using.......................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-40
Manual Lumbar Controls.................................... 1-4
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Map Lamps ....................................................3-16
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview........................2-31
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-31
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-33
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-33
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-32
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
N
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-17
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............5-84
O
Odometer......................................................3-31
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-31
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-13
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-13
Pressure Light.............................................3-43
Older Children, Restraints................................1-28
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-27
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-33
Heated Mirrors............................................2-33
Power Mirrors.............................................2-32
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
PPark (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-26
Shifting Out of............................................2-28
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Parking
Brake........................................................2-25
Over Things That Burn.................................2-29
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services............. 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services.................6-19
Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections..........6-23
Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.....6-25
Part E - Maintenance Record............................6-27
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-33
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-28
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-58
Passing.........................................................4-13
Power
Accessory Outlet(s)......................................3-16
Door Locks.................................................. 2-8
Electrical System.........................................5-76
Seat ............................................................ 1-3
Steering Fluid.............................................5-29
Windows....................................................2-13
Pretensioners, Safety Belt................................1-27
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-14
R
Radios..........................................................3-46
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-80
Care of Your CDs ........................................3-80
Radio with CD............................3-48, 3-52, 3-59
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-67
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer..........................3-75
Understanding Reception..............................3-79
Rear Door Security Locks.................................. 2-9
Rear Seat Armrest..........................................2-35
Rear Seat Operation......................................... 1-8
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-23
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming..................2-31
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-31
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-4
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-33
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-4
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-63
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-62
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-44
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