Tilt wheel CHEVROLET OPTRA 2004 1.G Owners Manual

Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-2
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-4
Other Warning Devices...................................3-5
Horn.............................................................3-5
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-5
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-6
Windshield Wiper Lever...................................3-8
Cruise Control................................................3-9
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-12
Interior Lamps..............................................3-14
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-16
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-17
Clock..........................................................3-18
Climate Controls............................................3-19
Climate Control System.................................3-19
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-22
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-23
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-24
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-26
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-27
Tachometer.................................................3-27
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-28
Safety Belt Reminder Tone............................3-28
Air Bag Readiness Light................................3-28Charging System Light..................................3-29
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-30
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-31
Speed Sensitive Power Steering (SSPS)
Warning Light...........................................3-31
Hold Mode Light...........................................3-32
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-32
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-33
Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-36
Fog Lamp Light............................................3-37
Cruise Control Light......................................3-37
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-38
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light...........3-38
Door Ajar Light.............................................3-38
Fuel Gage...................................................3-39
Low Fuel Warning Light.................................3-39
Audio System(s).............................................3-40
Radio with CD (Base Level)...........................3-40
Radio with CD (MP3)....................................3-44
Theft-Deterrent Feature..................................3-51
Radio Reception...........................................3-51
Care of Your CDs.........................................3-52
Care of Your CD Player................................3-52
Backglass Antenna.......................................3-52
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Other Warning Devices
If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at
the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your
vehicle.
Horn
Press the horn symbols on your steering wheel pad to
sound the horn.
Tilt Wheel
Your vehicle has a tilt wheel which allows you to adjust
the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise it
to the highest level to give your legs more room when
you exit and enter the vehicle.The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is
located under the steering column.
To tilt the steering wheel, hold the wheel and push the
lever away from you. Then, move the wheel to a
comfortable position and pull the lever toward you to
lock the wheel in place.
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Short Trip/City Intervals..................................... 6-5
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance................ 6-6
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................1-18
Skidding........................................................4-13
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-19
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems.....................5-74
Specifications, Capacities.................................5-90
Speed Sensitive Power Steering (SSPS)
Warning Light.............................................3-31
Speedometer..................................................3-27
Starter Switch Check.......................................6-20
Starting Your Engine...............................2-19, 2-20
Steering.......................................................... 4-9
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-10
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot
and Seal Inspection.....................................6-23
Steering Tips................................................... 4-9
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-5
Storage Areas................................................2-37
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-37
Front Armrest Storage Area...........................2-39
Front Storage Area......................................2-38
Glove Box..................................................2-37
Rear Seat Armrest.......................................2-39
Sunglasses Storage Compartment..................2-38
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools..........................5-71
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools.......................5-72Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-30
Sun Visors.....................................................2-16
Sunglasses Storage Compartment.....................2-38
Sunroof.........................................................2-39
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Tachometer....................................................3-27
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps......5-48
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-51
Theft-Deterrent System....................................2-16
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-16
Throttle System Inspection...............................6-24
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-5
Time .............................................................3-18
Tire Inflation Check.........................................6-18
Tire Sidewall Labeling......................................5-51
Tire Size.......................................................5-54
Tire Terminology and Definitions........................5-55
Tires.............................................................5-51
Buying New Tires........................................5-60
Chains.......................................................5-63
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-64
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-72
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-63
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