2005 CHEVROLET OPTRA steering wheel

The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-24.
B. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-26.
C. Hazard Warning Flashers Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-8.
D. Digital Clock. SeeClock on page 3-20.
E. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-42.
F. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See
Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-17.
G. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on page 5-10.
H. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped).
SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-52.I. Horn. SeeHorn on page 3-8.
J. Cruise Control Buttons. SeeCruise Control on
page 3-12.
K. Climate Control System. SeeClimate Control
System on page 3-21.
L. Ashtray. SeeAshtrays and Cigarette Lighter on
page 3-19.
M. Cigarette Lighter. SeeAshtrays and Cigarette
Lighter on page 3-19.
N. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-35.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They
also let police know you have a problem. Your front
and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off.
The hazard warning
flasher button is located
near the center of the
instrument panel.
Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what
position your key is in, and even if the key is not in.
Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal
lamps flash on and off. Press the button again to
turn the flashers off.
When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn
signals will not work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reflective triangles, you can set them up at
the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind
your vehicle.
Horn
Press near or on the horn symbols on your steering
wheel pad to sound the horn.
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Tilt Wheel
Your vehicle has a tilt wheel which allows you to adjust
the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise it
to the highest level to give your legs more room when
you exit and enter the vehicle.
The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is
located under the steering column.
To tilt the steering wheel, hold the wheel and push the
lever away from you. Then, move the wheel to a
comfortable position and pull the lever toward you to
lock the wheel in place.
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
•Turn and Lane-Change Signals. SeeTurn and
Lane-Change Signals on page 3-10.
•Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. SeeHeadlamp
High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-10.
•Flash-to-Pass. SeeFlash-to-Pass on page 3-10.
•Exterior Light Control. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 3-15.
•Fog Lamps, if equipped. SeeFog Lamps on
page 3-16.
Uplevel shown, Base similar
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Windshield Wipers
Use this lever located on the right side of the steering
wheel to operate the windshield wipers. The ignition
must be turned to ON to operate the windshield wipers.
HI (High Speed):Move the lever to this position for
wiping at high speed.
LO (Low Speed):Move the lever to this position for
steady wiping at low speed.INT (Intermittent):Move the lever to this position to
choose a delayed wiping cycle. Turn the band on
the windshield wiper lever toward FAST or SLOW for a
shorter or longer delay between wipes. The wiper
speed can only be adjusted when the lever is in the INT
position.
OFF:Move the lever to this position to turn off the
windshield wipers.
Misting Function
Move the lever toward, but not completely in, the INT
position for a single wiping cycle. Hold it there until the
windshield wipers start; then let go. The windshield
wipers will stop after one wipe. If you want more wipes,
hold the lever toward INT longer.
Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you
from seeing well enough to drive safely. To avoid
damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper
blades before using them.
If they are frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or
thaw them. If your blades do become damaged, get
new blades or blade inserts.
Heavy snow or ice can overload your wiper motor. A
circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools.
Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload.
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Setting Cruise Control
{CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control on when you
are not using cruise, you might hit a button
and go into cruise when you do not want to.
You could be startled and even lose control.
Keep the cruise control switch off until you
want to use cruise control.The cruise control pad is located on the right side of the
steering wheel.
1. Press the ON OFF button to turn cruise control on.
An indicator light on the instrument panel cluster
will come on to show you that the cruise control is
on. SeeCruise Control Light on page 3-39.
2. Accelerate to the speed you want.
3. Press the SET button and release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed
and then you apply the brake pedal, or the clutch
pedal if you have a manual transaxle. This, of course,
shuts off the cruise control. But you do not need to reset
it. Once you are going about 24 mph (39 km/h) or
more, you can briefly press the RESUME button.
You will go right back up to your chosen speed and
stay there.
If you hold in the RESUME button longer, the vehicle
will keep going faster until you release the button
or apply the brake pedal. So unless you want to go
faster, do not hold in the RESUME button.
Four-Door Models
Five-Door Models
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Instrument Panel Brightness
The thumbwheel for this
feature is located on the
instrument panel to the left
of the steering wheel.
Turn the thumbwheel up to brighten the instrument
panel lights or down to dim them.
Dome Lamp
The switch on this lamp
has three positions.
ON:The light comes on and stays on regardless of
whether a door is opened or closed.
O(Door):The light comes on while a door is opened.
After all of the doors are closed, the light stays on for
about seven seconds, and then fades out. The light will
also turn off when the ignition is turned to ON.
OFF:The light remains off even when a door is opened.
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Speed Sensitive Power Steering
(SSPS) Warning Light
If your vehicle has Speed
Sensitive Power Steering,
this warning light will
come on briefly when you
turn the ignition to ON
as a check to show you it
is working.
Then it should go out after a few seconds.
If the warning light does not come on, have it fixed so it
will be able to warn you if there is a problem.
If the warning light stays on, or comes on while you are
driving, the system may not be working. If this
happens, see your GM dealer for service.
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light
If your vehicle has the
Traction Control System
(TCS), this light comes on
for a few seconds when
the ignition is turned to ON.
If the light does not come on, then have it fixed so it will
be ready to warn you if there is a problem.
The TCS warning light may also come on for the
following reasons:
If the TCS warning light comes on and stays on for an
extended period of time when the system is turned
on, there may be a problem with your TCS and your
vehicle needs service.
When the TCS warning light is on, the system will not
limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.
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CD Messages
CHECK CD:If this message appears on the display
and/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of the
following reasons:
•It is very hot. When the temperature returns to
normal, the CD should play.
•You are driving on a very rough road. When the
road becomes smoother, the CD should play.
•The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down.
•The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and
try again.
•The format of the CD may not be compatible. See
“MP3 Format” earlier in this section.
•There may have been a problem while burning
the CD.
•The label may be caught in the CD player.
If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason,
try a known good CD.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be
corrected, contact your dealer. If the radio displays
an error message, write it down and provide it to your
dealer when reporting the problem.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
If your vehicle has this
feature, some audio
controls can be adjusted at
the steering wheel. They
include the following:
VOL
wx(Volume):Press the up or the down arrow
to increase or to decrease the volume.
MODE:Press this button to select FM1, FM2, AM,
radio, or CD.
SEEK:Press and hold this button to go to the next
radio station and stay there.
Press this button to play stations that are programmed
on the radio preset pushbuttons.
The radio will only seek stations with a strong signal
that are in the selected band.
PWR (Power):Press this button to turn the radio on
and off.
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