instrument cluster CHEVROLET OPTRA 2005 1.G Owners Manual

{CAUTION:
Anyone who is up against, or very close to,
any airbag when it inates can be seriously
injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder
belts offer the best protection for adults, but
not for young children and infants. Neither the
vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag
system is designed for them. Young children
and infants need the protection that a child
restraint system can provide. Always secure
children properly in your vehicle. To read how,
seeOlder Children on page 1-25orInfants and
Young Children on page 1-27.There is an airbag
readiness light on the
instrument panel cluster,
which shows the airbag
symbol.
The system checks the airbag electrical system for
malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical
problem. SeeAirbag Readiness Light on page 3-29
for more information.
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{CAUTION:
If the airbag readiness light in the instrument
panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, it
means that something may be wrong with the
airbag system. If this ever happens, have the
vehicle serviced promptly, because an
adult-size person sitting in the right front
passenger’s seat may not have the protection
of the frontal airbag. SeeAirbag Readiness
Light on page 3-29for more on this, including
important safety information.
A thick layer of additional material such as a blanket, or
aftermarket equipment such as seat covers, seat
heaters and seat massagers can affect how well the
passenger sensing system operates. Remove any
additional material from the seat cushion before
reinstalling or securing the child restraint or small
occupant. You may want to consider not using seat
covers or other aftermarket equipment if your vehicle
has the passenger sensing system. SeeAdding
Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on
page 1-62for more information about modifications that
can affect how the system operates.
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If your vehicle has a security light, the light will turn off
when you unlock the door using the key or the
optional keyless entry transmitter. The light will turn on
when you lock the door using the key or the keyless
entry transmitter. The security light is located on
the base of the driver’s door lock.
From the inside, you can lock and unlock all of the
doors by pushing or pulling the manual door lock located
on the window sill on each door. You can also lock
and unlock the doors with the optional power door lock
switches located on the driver’s door.
Central Door Unlocking System
Your vehicle may have a central door unlocking system.
The central door unlocking system is activated from
the driver’s door.
From the outside, you can lock or unlock all of the
doors on your vehicle from the driver’s door by using
either the key or the optional keyless entry transmitter.
From the inside, you can lock or unlock all of the
doors using the driver’s door lock.
Power Door Locks
Your vehicle may have power door locks.
With the power door
locks, you can unlock or
lock the doors on your
vehicle using the driver’s
door lock switch.
Push down the front part of the switch to unlock the
doors. Push down on the back part of the switch to lock
the doors.
Door Ajar Reminder
If one of the doors on your
vehicle is not closed
properly while the ignition
is on, the door ajar
light on the instrument
panel cluster will come on
and stay on until the
doors are closed. See
Door Ajar Light on
page 3-40for additional
information.
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{CAUTION:
Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet
could cause an electrical shock. Also, the
wrong kind of extension cord could overheat
and cause a re. You could be seriously
injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded
three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord will
not reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong
extension cord rated for at least 15 amps.
4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and
store the cord as it was before to keep it away
from moving engine parts. If you do not, it could
be damaged.
How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged
in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the
kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead
of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact
your dealer in the area where you will be parking
your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice
for that particular area.
Automatic Transaxle Operation
If your vehicle has an
automatic transaxle, the
shift lever is located on
the console between
the seats.
Your vehicle may also have an electronic shift position
indicator that displays the position of the shift lever.
This indicator is located to the right of the trip odometer
on the instrument panel cluster.
Movement between certain positions requires pushing
the shift lever to the passenger side while shifting.
This prevents you from changing positions unexpectedly
by blocking the straight movement of the shift lever
while the vehicle is moving.
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FIRST (1):This position gives you even more power
but lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). You can use
it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the
shift lever is put in FIRST (1), the transaxle will not shift
into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough.
Notice:Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in
one place on a hill using only the accelerator
pedal may damage the transaxle. If you are stuck,
do not spin the tires. When stopping on a hill,
use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place.
If there is a malfunction with the automatic transaxle,
the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) or the HOLD
indicator light will turn on or flash. SeeMalfunction
Indicator Lamp on page 3-36orHold Mode Light
on page 3-35.
Have your vehicle fixed as soon as possible.Hold Mode
If your vehicle’s transaxle has hold mode, you can
select this mode to drive with some characteristics of a
manual transaxle. With hold mode turned on, the
automatic transaxle will stay in a specific gear range.
Press the HOLD button on
the shift lever console to
turn on hold mode.
Press the button again to turn off hold mode, and return
to normal automatic transaxle operation.
While on, the HOLD indicator light on the instrument
panel cluster will light up. SeeHold Mode Light on
page 3-35.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-8
Other Warning Devices...................................3-8
Horn.............................................................3-8
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-9
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-9
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................3-10
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.................3-10
Flash-to-Pass...............................................3-10
Windshield Wipers........................................3-11
Windshield Washer.......................................3-12
Cruise Control..............................................3-12
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-15
Headlamps on Reminder................................3-15
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).......................3-15
Fog Lamps..................................................3-16
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-17
Dome Lamp.................................................3-17
Map Lamps.................................................3-18
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-18
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-19
Clock..........................................................3-20
Climate Controls............................................3-21
Climate Control System.................................3-21
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-24
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-24Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-26
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-26
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-28
Trip Odometer..............................................3-28
Tachometer.................................................3-28
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-29
Safety Belt Reminder Tone............................3-29
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-29
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator...................3-30
Charging System Light..................................3-32
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-32
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-33
Speed Sensitive Power Steering (SSPS)
Warning Light...........................................3-34
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light...........................................3-34
Hold Mode Light...........................................3-35
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-35
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-36
Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-38
Fog Lamp Light............................................3-39
Cruise Control Light......................................3-39
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-40
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Indicator Light...........................................3-40
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-24.
B. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-26.
C. Hazard Warning Flashers Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-8.
D. Digital Clock. SeeClock on page 3-20.
E. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-42.
F. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See
Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-17.G. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on page 5-10.
H. Horn. SeeHorn on page 3-8.
I. Climate Control System. SeeClimate Control
System on page 3-21.
J. Ashtray. SeeAshtrays and Cigarette Lighter on
page 3-19.
K. Cigarette Lighter. SeeAshtrays and Cigarette
Lighter on page 3-19.
L. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-35.
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-24.
B. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-26.
C. Hazard Warning Flashers Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-8.
D. Digital Clock. SeeClock on page 3-20.
E. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-42.
F. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See
Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-17.
G. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on page 5-10.
H. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped).
SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-52.I. Horn. SeeHorn on page 3-8.
J. Cruise Control Buttons. SeeCruise Control on
page 3-12.
K. Climate Control System. SeeClimate Control
System on page 3-21.
L. Ashtray. SeeAshtrays and Cigarette Lighter on
page 3-19.
M. Cigarette Lighter. SeeAshtrays and Cigarette
Lighter on page 3-19.
N. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-35.
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Turn and Lane-Change Signals
The turn signal has two upward (for right) and
two downward (for left) positions. These positions
allow you to signal a turn or a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.
When the turn is finished, the lever will return
automatically.
An arrow on the instrument
panel cluster will flash in
the direction of the
turn or lane change.
To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever
until the arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you
complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself
when you release it.
As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows
flash rapidly, a signal bulb may be burned out and other
drivers will not see your turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the arrows do not go on at all when you
signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs. If the arrow still
does not work, check the fuse. SeeFuses and Circuit
Breakers on page 5-76.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
To change the headlamps from low beam to high
beam, push the turn signal/multifunction lever away
from you.
When the high beams are
on, a light on the
instrument panel cluster
also will be on if the
ignition is turned to ON.
To change the headlamps from high beam to low beam,
pull the turn signal lever toward you.
Flash-to-Pass
This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to
signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass.
To use it, pull the turn signal/multifunction lever toward
you until the high-beam headlamps come on, then
release the lever to turn them off.
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Setting Cruise Control
{CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control on when you
are not using cruise, you might hit a button
and go into cruise when you do not want to.
You could be startled and even lose control.
Keep the cruise control switch off until you
want to use cruise control.The cruise control pad is located on the right side of the
steering wheel.
1. Press the ON OFF button to turn cruise control on.
An indicator light on the instrument panel cluster
will come on to show you that the cruise control is
on. SeeCruise Control Light on page 3-39.
2. Accelerate to the speed you want.
3. Press the SET button and release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed
and then you apply the brake pedal, or the clutch
pedal if you have a manual transaxle. This, of course,
shuts off the cruise control. But you do not need to reset
it. Once you are going about 24 mph (39 km/h) or
more, you can briefly press the RESUME button.
You will go right back up to your chosen speed and
stay there.
If you hold in the RESUME button longer, the vehicle
will keep going faster until you release the button
or apply the brake pedal. So unless you want to go
faster, do not hold in the RESUME button.
Four-Door Models
Five-Door Models
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