2005 CHEVROLET OPTRA Owners Manual

Storage Areas
Your vehicle has shopping hooks on each front seatback
for your convenience.
Glove Box
Open the glove box by pulling the bottom of the
handle upward.
Cupholder(s)
The cupholders are located in the center console and in
the rear seat center armrest. To use the front
cupholders, move the inner support forward or
backward. If your vehicle has rear cupholders, push
down the rear seat center armrest to use them.
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Sunglasses Storage Compartment
The sunglasses storage compartment is located above
the driver’s door. To open the sunglasses storage
compartment, pull down and hold the upper part of the
cover. To close the compartment, let go of the cover
and the compartment will automatically close.
Front Storage Area
Your vehicle may have a sliding storage tray located
under the front passenger seat. To use the tray, pull up
on the end of the tray and pull it toward the instrument
panel. Push the tray toward the seat to return it to
its original position.
Front Armrest Storage Area
Your vehicle has a front armrest storage area. To open
the storage area, pull up on the lift lever and raise
the lid. To close the storage area, lower the lid and push
it down until it latches securely.
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Roof Rack (Wagon Only)
{CAUTION:
If you try to carry something on top of your
vehicle that is longer or wider than the roof
rack— like paneling, plywood, a mattress and
so forth — the wind can catch it as you drive
along. This can cause you to lose control.
What you are carrying could be violently torn
off, and this could cause you or other drivers
to have a collision, and of course damage your
vehicle. You may be able to carry something
like this inside. But, never carry something
longer or wider than the roof rack on top of
your vehicle.
A roof rack allows you to load things on top of your
vehicle. The roof rack has side rails attached to the roof.
These let you load some things on top of your vehicle,
as long as they are not wider or longer than the
roof rack.Notice:Loading cargo on the roof rack that weighs
more than 220 lbs (100 kg) or hangs over the rear
or sides of the vehicle may damage your vehicle.
Load cargo so that it rests on the slats as far
forward as possible and against the side rails,
making sure to fasten it securely.
Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when
loading your vehicle. For more information on vehicle
capacity and loading, seeLoading Your Vehicle on
page 4-28.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you’re
driving, check now and then to make sure cargo is still
securely fastened.
Rear Seat Armrest
Your vehicle may have a rear seat armrest that contains
two cupholders. To access the cupholders, pull the
armrest down from the rear seatback.
Convenience Net
The convenience net can help keep small loads from
moving during sharp turns or quick starts and stops.
Hang the four net hooks in the metal rings on each
corner of the floor.
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Sunroof
If the vehicle has this feature, the switch is located
between the map lamp buttons. The sunroof will only
operate when the ignition is turned to ON. The sunroof
can be opened to a vent position or it can be
express-opened all of the way.
The sunroof must be manually opened or closed.
To open the sunroof to the vent position, push the front
part of the switch. To return the sunroof to its original
position, push the rear part of the switch and hold it until
the sunroof reaches the desired position.To fully open the sunroof, push the rear part of the
switch. The sunroof will open automatically until the front
or the rear part of the switch is pushed again. To
close the sunroof, push the front part of the switch and
hold it until the sunroof is closed. The sunroof will
stop if the switch is released during operation.
In both the vent and fully open positions, the air flow
can be adjusted for driving comfort by pushing and
holding the switch until the sunroof moves to the
desired position.
The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or closed if
the vehicle has an electrical failure.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-8
Other Warning Devices...................................3-8
Horn.............................................................3-8
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-9
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-9
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................3-10
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.................3-10
Flash-to-Pass...............................................3-10
Windshield Wipers........................................3-11
Windshield Washer.......................................3-12
Cruise Control..............................................3-12
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-15
Headlamps on Reminder................................3-15
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).......................3-15
Fog Lamps..................................................3-16
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-17
Dome Lamp.................................................3-17
Map Lamps.................................................3-18
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-18
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-19
Clock..........................................................3-20
Climate Controls............................................3-21
Climate Control System.................................3-21
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-24
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-24Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-26
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-26
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-28
Trip Odometer..............................................3-28
Tachometer.................................................3-28
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-29
Safety Belt Reminder Tone............................3-29
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-29
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator...................3-30
Charging System Light..................................3-32
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-32
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-33
Speed Sensitive Power Steering (SSPS)
Warning Light...........................................3-34
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light...........................................3-34
Hold Mode Light...........................................3-35
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-35
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-36
Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-38
Fog Lamp Light............................................3-39
Cruise Control Light......................................3-39
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-40
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Indicator Light...........................................3-40
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Door Ajar Light.............................................3-40
Trunk Ajar Light (Sedan)................................3-40
Fuel Gage...................................................3-41
Low Fuel Warning Light.................................3-41
Audio System(s).............................................3-42
Radio with CD (Base Level)...........................3-42Radio with CD (MP3)....................................3-46
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.......................3-52
Radio Reception...........................................3-53
Care of Your CDs.........................................3-53
Care of Your CD Player................................3-53
Backglass Antenna.......................................3-54
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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✍NOTES
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Instrument Panel Overview
Four-Door Sedan and Wagon
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