346 CHEVROLET OPTRA 5 2007 1.G Owners Manual

Turn and Lane-Change Signals
The turn signal has two upward (for right) and
two downward (for left) positions. These positions
let you signal a turn or a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up
or down.
An arrow on the
instrument panel cluster
will flash in the
direction of the turn or
lane change.
When the turn is finished, the lever will return
automatically.
To signal a lane change, raise or lower the lever
until the arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you
complete your lane change. The lever returns
by itself when it is released.As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the
arrows flash rapidly or do not go on at all, a signal
bulb could be burned out and other drivers will
not see your turn signal.
Replace the bulb to help avoid an accident. If the
arrow still does not flash when signaling, check the
fuse. SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers on page 346.
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 is 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.
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Weatherstrips............................................ 339
Washing Your Vehicle............................... 339
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses................ 340
Finish Care............................................... 340
Windshield and Wiper Blades.................... 340
Aluminum Wheels...................................... 341
Tires......................................................... 342
Sheet Metal Damage................................. 342
Finish Damage.......................................... 342
Underbody Maintenance............................ 342
Chemical Paint Spotting............................ 343
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials............ 343
Vehicle Identication.................................. 344
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)........... 344
Service Parts Identification Label............... 345Electrical System........................................ 345
Add-On Electrical Equipment..................... 345
Headlamp Wiring....................................... 346
Windshield Wiper Fuses............................ 346
Power Windows and Other Power
Options.................................................. 346
Fuses and Circuit Breakers....................... 346
Instrument Panel Fuse Block..................... 347
Engine Compartment Fuse Block............... 349
Capacities and Specications.................... 352
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts..... 353
Engine Drive Belt Routing......................... 354
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
247

Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by fuses in the
fuse block. An electrical overload will cause
the lamps to turn off. If this happens, have your
headlamp wiring checked right away.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by an
internal circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor
overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will
stop until the motor cools. If the overload is
caused by some electrical problem and not snow,
etc., be sure to get it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power
Options
Circuit breakers in the fuse block protect the
power windows and other power accessories.
When the current load is too heavy, the circuit
breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit
until the problem is fixed or goes away.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected
from short circuits by a combination of fuses,
circuit breakers and fusible thermal links in
the wiring itself.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse.
If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse.
Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new
one of the identical size and rating.
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Part D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number, or specification can be obtained from
your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certified for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. GM Goodwrench
®
oil meets all the requirements for
your vehicle. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, seeEngine Oil on page 260.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 268.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Power Steering
SystemDEXRON
®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Automatic
TransaxleAutomatic Transaxle Fluid ESSO LT
71141 or TOTAL ATF H50235
(GM Part No. in Canada 89021903).
Manual
TransaxleManual Transmission Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021806,
in Canada 89021807).
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Manual
Transaxle Shift
LinkageChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985,
in Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
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Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985,
in Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary
Latch, Pivots,
Spring
Anchor, and
Release PawlLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346293,
in Canada 992723) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Hood and Door
HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip
ConditioningWeatherstrip Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 3634770,
in Canada 10953518) or
Dielectric Silicone Grease
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345579,
in Canada 992887).
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Electrical System (cont.)
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 346
Headlamp Wiring..................................... 346
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 347
Power Windows and Other Power
Options................................................. 346
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 346
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 264
Battery..................................................... 284
Check and Service Engine Soon Light..... 172
Coolant.................................................... 268
Coolant Heater......................................... 109
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 171
Cooling System Inspection....................... 381
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 354
Engine Compartment Overview................ 258
Exhaust................................................... 121
Oil ........................................................... 260
Overheating............................................. 271
Starting.................................................... 107
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 400
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 37
Exterior Lamps............................................ 148F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 264
Finish Damage............................................ 342
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 140
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 143
Flat Tire...................................................... 324
Flat Tire, Changing...................................... 324
Flat Tire, Storing......................................... 333
Fluid
Automatic Transaxle................................. 266
Manual Transaxle..................................... 266
Power Steering........................................ 279
Windshield Washer.................................. 280
Fog Lamp Light........................................... 176
Fog Lamps.................................................. 150
Front Armrest Storage Area......................... 128
Front Storage Area...................................... 127
Fuel............................................................ 251
Additives.................................................. 252
California Fuel.......................................... 252
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 256
Filling Your Tank...................................... 254
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 253
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Fuel (cont.)
Gage....................................................... 177
Gasoline Octane...................................... 251
Gasoline Specifications............................ 251
Low Warning Light................................... 178
System Inspection.................................... 380
Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse Block............. 349
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 346
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 347
Windshield Wiper..................................... 346
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.................... 171
Fuel......................................................... 177
Speedometer........................................... 163
Tachometer.............................................. 163
Gasoline
Octane..................................................... 251
Specifications........................................... 251
Glove Box................................................... 126
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.......... 394
H
Hazard Warning Flashers............................ 140
Head Restraints............................................ 15
Headlamp
Aiming..................................................... 290
Headlamp Wiring......................................... 346
Headlamps.................................................. 290
Bulb Replacement.................................... 290
Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 149
Flash-to-Pass........................................... 143
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps...... 292
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 290
High/Low Beam Changer ......................... 142
On Reminder........................................... 149
Sidemarker Lamps..........................294, 295
Turn Signal Lamps................................... 293
Heater......................................................... 155
Hideaway Rear Storage Bins....................... 130
Highbeam On Light..................................... 176
Highway Hypnosis....................................... 228
Hill and Mountain Roads............................. 229
Hold Mode Light.......................................... 170
Hood
Checking Things Under............................ 256
Release................................................... 257
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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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U
Understanding Radio Reception................... 203
Uniform Tire Quality Grading....................... 320
V
Vehicle
Control..................................................... 210
Damage Warnings....................................... 5
Loading.................................................... 236
Parking Your............................................ 119
Symbols...................................................... 5
Vehicle Data Collection and Event
Data Recorders........................................ 400
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN).......................................... 344
Service Parts Identification Label.............. 345
Ventilation Adjustment.................................. 159
Visors.......................................................... 102
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators......... 161
Warnings
Hazard Warning Flashers......................... 140
Other Warning Devices............................ 140Warnings (cont.)
Safety and Symbols..................................... 4
Vehicle Damage.......................................... 5
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..................... 321
Different Size........................................... 319
Replacement............................................ 322
Where to Put the Restraint............................ 50
Windows..................................................... 100
Manual..................................................... 100
Power...................................................... 101
Windshield
Washer.................................................... 144
Washer Fluid........................................... 280
Wiper Blade Replacement........................ 302
Wiper Blades, Cleaning............................ 340
Wiper Fuses............................................ 346
Wipers..................................................... 143
Windshield, Rear Washer/Wiper................... 145
Winter Driving............................................. 231Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment............... 356
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