2005 CHEVROLET OPTRA 5 parking brake

Fuses Usage
DRIVER’S
PWR WNDWDriver’s Power Window
STOP LAMPS Stoplamps
DR/LCK Door Lock
MIR HTD Heated Mirror
FRT FOG Front Fog
ILLUM LTLicense Plate Lamp, Parking
Lamp Left
INJ Injector
ENG SNSREvaporative Emission (EVAP)
Canister Purge Solenoid, Heated
Oxygen Sensor (HO2S), Cooling
Fan Relay, CMP Sensor
LOW BEAM LT Headlamp Low-Beam Left
ILLUM RTIllumination Circuit, Parking
Lamp Right
LOW BEAM RT Headlamp Low-Beam Right
SPARE Spare
SPARE Spare
SPARE Spare
BATT PWR Battery Power
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
HVAC BLWR HVAC Blower
IGN 2 Ignition 2Fuses Usage
IGN 1 Ignition 1
FUSE PLR Fuse Puller
COOL FAN
LOWCooling Fan Low
DEFOG Defog
COOL FAN HI Cooling Fan High
PWR WNDW Power Window
Relays Usage
COOL FAN
LOWCooling Fan Low
FRT FOG Front Fog
ILLUM Illumination Relay
A/C CMPRSR Air Conditioning Compressor
HORN Horn
DEFOG Defog
FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump
MAIN Main Relay
COOL FAN HI Cooling Fan High
PWR WNDW Power Window
HEAD LAMPS Headlamp Relay
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Starter Switch Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular
brake. SeeParking Brake on page 2-27if
necessary.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to
turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. On automatic transaxle vehicles, try to start the
engine in each gear. The starter should work
only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the starter
works in any other position, your vehicle needs
service.
On manual transaxle vehicles, put the shift lever in
NEUTRAL, push the clutch down halfway and try to
start the engine. The starter should work only when
the clutch is pushed down all the way to the floor. If
the starter works when the clutch is not pushed all
the way down, your vehicle needs service.
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control
System Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level
surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake. SeeParking Brake
on page 2-27if necessary.
Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if
the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to ON, but do
not start the engine. Without applying the regular
brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P)
with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out
of PARK (P), your vehicle needs service.
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Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever position.
•With an automatic transaxle, the ignition should turn
to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P).
•With a manual transaxle, the ignition should turn to
LOCK only when you press the key release button.
On all vehicles, the key should come out only in LOCK.
Turn the steering wheel to the left and to the right. It
should only lock when turned to the right.
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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Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body
near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged,
missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams,
holes, loose connections or other conditions which
could cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let
exhaust fumes into the vehicle. SeeEngine Exhaust
on page 2-31.
Fuel System Inspection
Inspect the complete fuel system for damage or leaks.
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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Automatic Transaxle
Fluid..........................................................5-19
Operation...................................................2-21
B
Backglass Antenna..........................................3-54
Battery..........................................................5-33
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-20
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-6
Emergencies................................................ 4-8
Parking......................................................2-27
System Inspection.......................................6-23
System Warning Light..................................3-32
Brakes..........................................................5-30
Braking........................................................... 4-5
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-18
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-38
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)........5-42
Fog Lamps.................................................5-40
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps.............5-39
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-38
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-37
Headlamps.................................................5-38Bulb Replacement (cont.)
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-43
Sidemarker Lamps.......................................5-41
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps........................................5-42
Turn Signal Lamps......................................5-40
Buying New Tires...........................................5-54
C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specifications............................5-82
Carbon Monoxide...........2-11, 2-13, 2-31, 4-23, 4-35
Care of
Your CD Player...........................................3-53
Your CDs ...................................................3-53
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)...........5-42
Center Rear Passenger Position, Safety Belts.....1-24
Chains, Tire...................................................5-57
Charging System Light....................................3-32
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-36
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-73
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Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Specifications............................................... 5-5
Glove Box.....................................................2-35
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-5
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-8
Head Restraints............................................... 1-6
Headlamp
Aiming.......................................................5-37
Headlamp Wiring............................................5-76
Headlamps....................................................5-38
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-38
Daytime Running Lamps...............................3-15
Flash-to-Pass..............................................3-10
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps.............5-39
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-38
High/Low Beam Changer..............................3-10
On Reminder..............................................3-15
Sidemarker Lamps.......................................5-41
Turn Signal Lamps......................................5-40
Heater...........................................................3-21
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-40
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-21
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-21Hold Mode Light.............................................3-35
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-10
Horn............................................................... 3-8
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-13
Hydraulic Clutch.............................................5-19
I
Ignition Positions.............................................2-18
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-27
Inflation -- Tire Pressure..................................5-51
Inspection
Brake System.............................................6-23
Engine Cooling System................................6-23
Exhaust System..........................................6-23
Fuel System...............................................6-23
Part C - Periodic Maintenance.......................6-22
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal.........................................6-22
Throttle System...........................................6-23
Instrument Panel
Brightness..................................................3-17
Cluster.......................................................3-26
Overview..................................................... 3-4
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N
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-18
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............5-83
O
Odometer......................................................3-28
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-28
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-11
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-14
Pressure Light.............................................3-38
Older Children, Restraints................................1-25
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-8
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-24
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-34
Heated Mirrors............................................2-34
Manual Mirrors............................................2-33
Power Mirrors.............................................2-34
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
P
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-28
Shifting Out of............................................2-29
Parking
Brake........................................................2-27
Over Things That Burn.................................2-31
Parking Your Vehicle.......................................2-30
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services............ 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services................6-18
Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections..........6-22
Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....6-24
Part E - Maintenance Record...........................6-26
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-30
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-24
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-58
Passing.........................................................4-12
Power
Accessory Outlets........................................3-18
Door Locks.................................................. 2-9
Electrical System.........................................5-76
Steering Fluid.............................................5-28
Windows....................................................2-15
Pretensioners, Safety Belt................................1-24
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