wiper fluid CHEVROLET OPTRA 5 2007 1.G Owners Manual

Here are some things you can check before a trip:
•Windshield Washer Fluid:Is the reservoir
full? Are all windows clean inside and outside?
•Wiper Blades:Are they in good shape?
•Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids:Have you
checked all levels?
•Lamps:Are they all working? Are the lenses
clean?
•Tires:They are vitally important to a safe,
trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough
for long-distance driving? Are the tires
all inflated to the recommended pressure?
•Weather Forecasts:What is the weather
outlook along your route? Should you
delay your trip a short time to avoid a major
storm system?
•Maps:Do you have up-to-date maps?
Highway Hypnosis
Is there actually such a condition as highway
hypnosis? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the
wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of
awareness, or whatever.
There is something about an easy stretch of road
with the same scenery, along with the hum of the
tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the
rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make
you sleepy. Do not let it happen to you! If it does,
your vehicle can leave the road in less than a
second, and you could crash and be injured.
What can you do about highway hypnosis?
First, be aware that it can happen.
Then here are some tips:
•Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with
a comfortably cool interior.
•Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead
and to the sides. Check your rearview mirrors
and your instruments frequently.
•If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest,
service, or parking area and take a nap, get
some exercise, or both. For safety, treat
drowsiness on the highway as an emergency.
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At Least Twice a Year
Restraint System Check
Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all
your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors
and anchorages are working properly. Look for
any other loose or damaged safety belt system
parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety
belt system from doing its job, have it repaired.
Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced.
Also look for any opened or broken airbag
coverings, and have them repaired or replaced.
(The airbag system does not need regular
maintenance.)
Wiper Blade Check
Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace
blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or
that streak or miss areas of the windshield. Also
seeWindshield and Wiper Blades on page 340.
Weatherstrip Lubrication
Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them
last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak.
Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth. During
very cold, damp weather more frequent application
may be required. SeePart D: Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 382.
Automatic Transaxle Check
It is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid
level. A transaxle fluid leak is the only reason for
fluid loss. Check for leaks. If a leak occurs,
take the vehicle to your dealer and have it repaired
as soon as possible.
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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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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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