parking brake CHEVROLET OPTRA 5 2007 1.G Owner's Manual

Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle
Park (P) Mechanism Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, your
vehicle could begin to move. You or
others could be injured and property
could be damaged. Make sure there is
room in front of your vehicle in case it
begins to roll. Be ready to apply the
regular brake at once should the vehicle
begin to move.Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular
brake, set the parking brake.
•To check the parking brake’s holding ability:
With the engine running and transaxle in
NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure
from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the
vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
•To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding
ability: With the engine running, shift to
PARK (P). Then release the parking brake
followed by the regular brake.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to flush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take
care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and
other debris can collect.
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Engine Cooling System Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if
they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect
all pipes, fittings and clamps; replace as needed.
Clean the outside of the radiator and air
conditioning condenser. To help ensure proper
operation, a pressure test of the cooling system
and pressure cap is recommended at least once
a year.
Throttle System Inspection
Inspect the throttle system for interference or
binding, and for damaged or missing parts.
Replace parts as needed. Replace any
components that have high effort or excessive
wear. Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise
control cables.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines
and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for
wear and rotors for surface condition. Inspect other
brake parts, including calipers, parking brake,
etc. You may need to have your brakes inspected
more often if your driving habits or conditions
result in frequent braking.
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Radio with CD......................................... 180
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................ 186
Understanding Radio Reception............... 203
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid........................................................ 266
Operation................................................. 110
B
Battery........................................................ 284
Inadvertent Power Saver.......................... 152
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 227
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................. 211
Emergencies............................................ 213
Parking.................................................... 116
System Inspection.................................... 381
System Warning Light.............................. 168
Brakes........................................................ 281
Braking....................................................... 210
Braking in Emergencies............................... 213
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 105
Bulb Replacement....................................... 290
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL)......................296, 297
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps......... 292Bulb Replacement (cont.)
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 290
Headlamp Aiming..................................... 290
Headlamps............................................... 290
License Plate Lamps................................ 301
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 301
Sidemarker Lamps..........................294, 295
Taillamps, Stoplamps and
Back-Up Lamps..................................... 300
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps....... 298
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps..................................... 299
Turn Signal Lamps................................... 293
Buying New Tires........................................ 318
C
California Fuel............................................. 252
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 249
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
Capacities and Specifications...................... 352
Carbon Monoxide............... 99,121, 231, 243
Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 339
Your CD Player........................................ 204
Your CDs ................................................. 203
Cargo Shade............................................... 130
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Outside
Convex Mirror.......................................... 125
Heated Mirrors......................................... 125
Manual Mirrors......................................... 123
Power Mirrors.......................................... 124
Owners, Canadian.......................................... 3
P
Paint, Damage............................................ 342
Park (P)
Shifting Into............................................. 117
Shifting Out of......................................... 118
Parking
Brake....................................................... 116
Over Things That Burn............................ 120
Parking Your Vehicle................................... 119
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services...... 358
Part B - Owner Checks and Services.......... 374
Part C - Periodic Maintenance
Inspections............................................... 380
Part D - Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants................................................ 382
Part E - Maintenance Record...................... 384
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............... 165
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............... 159Passenger Sensing System........................... 76
Passing....................................................... 217
Power
Accessory Outlet(s).................................. 152
Door Locks................................................ 96
Electrical System..................................... 346
Inadvertent Battery Saver ......................... 152
Steering Fluid.......................................... 279
Windows.................................................. 101
Pretensioners, Safety Belt............................. 37
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts...... 22
R
Radios........................................................ 178
Care of Your CD Player........................... 204
Care of Your CDs.................................... 203
Radio with CD......................................... 180
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................ 186
Understanding Reception ......................... 203
Rear Door Security Locks............................. 97
Rear Seat Armrest...................................... 129
Rear Seat Operation..................................... 16
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts.............. 33
Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper.................... 145
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