warning CHEVROLET OPTRA 5 2007 1.G User Guide

Instrument Panel Overview........................ 136
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 140
Other Warning Devices............................. 140
Horn.......................................................... 140
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 141
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 141
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 142
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 142
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 143
Windshield Wipers..................................... 143
Windshield Washer.................................... 144
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
(Hatchback and Wagon Only)................ 145
Cruise Control........................................... 145
Exterior Lamps.......................................... 148
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 149
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 149
Fog Lamps................................................ 150
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 150
Dome Lamp.............................................. 151
Map Lamps............................................... 151
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver............... 152Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 152
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter................ 153
Clock......................................................... 154
Climate Controls......................................... 155
Climate Control System............................. 155
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 159
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............. 159
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators........ 161
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 161
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 163
Trip Odometer........................................... 163
Tachometer............................................... 163
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 164
Safety Belt Reminder Tone....................... 164
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 164
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 165
Charging System Light.............................. 167
Brake System Warning Light..................... 168
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light........ 169
Speed Sensitive Power Steering (SSPS)
Warning Light......................................... 170
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Hold Mode Light........................................ 170
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 171
Tire Pressure Light.................................... 171
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 172
Oil Pressure Light..................................... 175
Fog Lamp Light......................................... 176
Cruise Control Light.................................. 176
Highbeam On Light................................... 176
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Indicator Light........................................ 176
Door Ajar Light.......................................... 177
Trunk Ajar Light (Hatchback Only)............. 177
Fuel Gage................................................. 177
Low Fuel Warning Light............................ 178Audio System(s)......................................... 178
Radio with CD (MP3/WMA)....................... 180
Radio with Six-Disc CD (MP3/WMA)......... 186
Using an MP3 (Radio with CD Player)...... 194
Using an MP3 (Radio with Six-Disc
Player)................................................... 198
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.................. 202
Radio Reception........................................ 203
Care of Your CDs..................................... 203
Care of the CD Player.............................. 204
Integrated Windshield Antenna.................. 204
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 159.
B. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 161.
C. Hazard Warning Flashers Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 140.
D. Digital Clock. SeeClock on page 154.
E. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 178.
F. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See
Instrument Panel Brightness on page 150.
G. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on
page 257.
H. Exterior Lamps Control. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 148.I. Horn. SeeHorn on page 140.
J. Cruise Control. SeeCruise Control on
page 145.
K. Windshield Wiper Control. SeeWindshield
Wipers on page 143.
L. Climate Control System. SeeClimate Control
System on page 155.
M. Ashtray. SeeAshtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter
on page 153.
N. Cigarette Lighter. SeeAshtray(s) and Cigarette
Lighter on page 153.
O. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 126.
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 159.
B. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 161.
C. Hazard Warning Flashers Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 140.
D. Digital Clock. SeeClock on page 154.
E. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 178.
F. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See
Instrument Panel Brightness on page 150.
G. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on
page 257.
H. Exterior Lamps Control. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 148.I. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped).
SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on
page 202.
J. Horn. SeeHorn on page 140.
K. Cruise Control Buttons. SeeCruise Control on
page 145.
L. Windshield Wiper Control. SeeWindshield
Wipers on page 143.
M. Climate Control System. SeeClimate Control
System on page 155.
N. Ashtray. SeeAshtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter
on page 153.
O. Cigarette Lighter. SeeAshtray(s) and Cigarette
Lighter on page 153.
P. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 126.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
The hazard warning flashers let you warn the
police and others that you have a problem.
The front and rear turn signal lamps will flash
on and off.
The hazard warning
flasher button is located
in the center of the
instrument panel.
The hazard warning flashers work no matter what
position the key is in, and even if the key is not
in the ignition switch.
Press the button to make the front and rear turn
signal lamps flash on and off. Press the button
again to turn the flashers off.
While the hazard warning flashers are on, the turn
signals do not work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reflective triangles, you can set
them up at the side of the road about 300 feet
(100 m) behind your vehicle.
Horn
Press near or on the horn symbols on your
steering wheel pad to sound the horn.
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;(Parking Lamps):Turn the band to this
position to turn on the parking lamps, together
instrument panel lights, taillamps, and license
plate lamp.
OFF:Turn the band to this position to turn
all lamps off except the Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL).
Headlamps on Reminder
If you open the driver’s door with the ignition
turned to LOCK or ACC while leaving the lamps
on, you will hear a warning chime.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier
for others to see the front of your vehicle during the
day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving
conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the
short periods after dawn and before sunset.The DRL system will make your low-beam
headlamps come on in daylight when the following
conditions are met:
•The ignition is on.
•The exterior lamp band is in OFF or in the
parking lamp position.
•The parking brake is released.
An indicator light will come on when the DRL are
on. SeeDaytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Indicator Light on page 176.
When the DRL system is on, the taillamps,
sidemarker lamps, parking lamps and instrument
panel lights will not be illuminated unless you
have turned the exterior lamps control to
the parking lamp or headlamp position.
The DRL system will turn off when one of the
following conditions are met:
•The ignition is off.
•The parking brakes are on.
•The high-beam headlamps are on.
•The low-beam headlamps are on.
•The flash-to-pass feature is used.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the
regular headlamp system when you need it.
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Warning Lights, Gages, and
Indicators
This part describes the warning lights and gages
that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will
help you locate them.
Warning lights and gages can signal that
something is wrong before it becomes serious
enough to cause an expensive repair or
replacement. Paying attention to your warning
lights and gages could also save you or others
from injury.
Warning lights come on when there may be or
is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions.
As you will see in the details on the next few
pages, some warning lights come on briefly when
you start the engine just to let you know they
are working. If you are familiar with this section,
you should not be alarmed when this happens.Gages can indicate when there may be or is a
problem with one of your vehicle’s functions.
Often gages and warning lights work together to
let you know when there is a problem with
your vehicle.
When one of the warning lights comes on and
stays on as you are driving, or when one of
the gages shows there may be a problem, check
the section that tells you what to do about it.
Please follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do
repairs can be costly and even dangerous. So
please get to know your warning lights and gages.
They are a big help.
Instrument Panel Cluster
Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let
you know at a glance how your vehicle is running.
You will know how fast you are going, how
much fuel you are using, and many other things
you will need to drive safely and economically.
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Your vehicle’s instrument panel cluster includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on
the following pages.
Uplevel shown, Base similar
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Speedometer and Odometer
The speedometer lets you see your vehicle’s
speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers
per hour (km/h).
The odometer shows how far your vehicle has
been driven in kilometers.
Trip Odometer
The trip odometer can record the number of
kilometers traveled for up to two trips.
You can cycle between the odometer and trip
odometers A and B by pressing the reset button
located in the lower right area of the speedometer.
By pressing the reset button, you can tell how
many kilometers have been recorded on either
Trip A or Trip B since you last set the trip odometer
back to zero.
To reset each trip odometer to zero, press and
hold the reset button. The reset button resets only
the trip odometer that is displayed. Each trip
odometer must be reset individually.
Tachometer
The tachometer
displays your engine
speed in revolutions
per minute (rpm).
Notice:If you operate the engine with the
tachometer in the shaded warning area, your
vehicle could be damaged, and the damages
would not be covered by your warranty. Do not
operate the engine with the tachometer in
the shaded warning area.
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Brake System Warning Light
Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided
into two parts. If one part is not working, the other
part can still work and stop you. For good
braking, though, you need both parts working well.
If the warning light comes on, there is a brake
problem. Have your brake system inspected
right away.
This light should come
on briefly when you turn
the ignition to ON. If it
does not come on then,
have it fixed so it will be
ready to warn you if
there is a problem.
When the ignition is on, the brake system warning
light will also come on when you set your
parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking
brake does not fully release. If it stays on after
your parking brake is fully released, it means you
have a brake problem.If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off
the road and stop carefully. You may notice
that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal
may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to
stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle
towed for service. SeeTowing Your Vehicle on
page 241.
{CAUTION:
Your brake system may not be working
properly if the brake system warning light
is on. Driving with the brake system
warning light on can lead to an accident.
If the light is still on after you have pulled
off the road and stopped carefully, have
the vehicle towed for service.
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