2005 CHEVROLET OPTRA instrument panel

There are spare fuses provided in the engine
compartment fuse block. If you ever have a problem on
the road and do not have a spare fuse, you can
borrow one that has the same amperage. Just pick
a feature of your vehicle that you can get along
without — like the radio or cigarette lighter — and use
its fuse, if it is the correct amperage. Replace it as soon
as you can.
There are two fuse blocks in your vehicle: the
instrument panel fuse block and the engine compartment
fuse block.
There is a fuse puller located on the engine
compartment fuse block. It can be used to easily
remove fuses from the fuse block.Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The instrument panel fuse block is located on the end of
the instrument panel, on the driver’s side of the
vehicle. To access the fuses, open the fuse panel door
by pulling out.
To reinstall the door, insert the tabs at the back end
first, then push the door into the instrument panel
to secure it.
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Fuses Usage
HEAD LAMPS Headlamps
ECM Engine Control Module
IGN COIL Ignition Coil
I/P FUSE Instrument Panel FuseFuses Usage
FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump
A/C Air Conditioning
HORN Horn
HI BEAM Headlamp High-Beam
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Customer Assistance and
Information
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to
your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns
with the sales transaction or the operation of your
vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service
departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best
intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can
occur. If your concern has not been resolved to your
satisfaction, the following steps should be taken:
STEP ONE:Discuss your concern with a member of
dealership management. Normally, concerns can
be quickly resolved at that level. If the matter has
already been reviewed with the sales, service or parts
manager, contact the owner of the dealership or
the general manager.STEP TWO:If after contacting a member of dealership
management, it appears your concern cannot be
resolved by the dealership without further help, contact
the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling
1-800-222-1020. In Canada, contact GM of Canada
Customer Communication Centre by calling
1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
We encourage you to call the toll-free number in
order to give your inquiry prompt attention. Please have
the following information available to give the Customer
Assistance Representative:
•Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). This is
available from the vehicle registration or title, or the
plate at the top left of the instrument panel and
visible through the windshield.
•Dealership name and location.
•Vehicle delivery date and present
mileage (kilometers).
When contacting Chevrolet, please remember that your
concern will likely be resolved at a dealer’s facility.
That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you
have a concern.
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A
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-18
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-62
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-75
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-17
Air Conditioning..............................................3-21
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-30
Readiness Light..........................................3-29
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)...... 7-9
Airbag System................................................1-48
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-62
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-55
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-58
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-62
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?......................1-55
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?....1-56
When Should an Airbag Inflate?....................1-53
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-51
Antenna, Backglass.........................................3-54
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................... 4-6
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-33Appearance Care............................................5-66
Aluminum Wheels........................................5-71
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-73
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-70
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-67
Finish Care.................................................5-70
Finish Damage............................................5-72
Glass Surfaces............................................5-69
Instrument Panel.........................................5-69
Interior Plastic Components...........................5-69
Leather......................................................5-68
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-72
Tires..........................................................5-72
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-73
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-74
Vinyl..........................................................5-68
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-69
Weatherstrips..............................................5-69
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-71
Ashtrays........................................................3-19
Audio System(s).............................................3-42
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-52
Backglass Antenna......................................3-54
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-53
Care of Your CDs........................................3-53
Radio with CD....................................3-42, 3-46
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-53
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Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-31
Infants and Young Children...........................1-27
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-39
Older Children.............................................1-25
Securing a Child Restraint Designed
for the LATCH System..............................1-41
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Seat Position...........................................1-41
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position...................................1-43
Top Strap...................................................1-35
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-36
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-34
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-19
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels........................................5-71
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................5-70
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-67
Finish Care.................................................5-70
Glass Surfaces............................................5-69
Instrument Panel.........................................5-69
Interior Plastic Components...........................5-69
Leather......................................................5-68
Tires..........................................................5-72
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-73Cleaning (cont.)
Vinyl..........................................................5-68
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-69
Weatherstrips..............................................5-69
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-71
Climate Control System...................................3-21
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-24
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-24
Clock............................................................3-20
Clutch, Hydraulic.............................................5-19
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-66
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-5
Convenience Net............................................2-37
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-35
Heater, Engine............................................2-20
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................5-23
Cooling System..............................................5-24
Cruise Control Lever.......................................3-12
Cruise Control Light........................................3-39
Cupholder(s)..................................................2-35
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-7
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users............................... 7-4
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-4
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program............... 7-5
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors....7-11
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Customer Assistance Information (cont.)
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian
Government............................................7-11
Reporting Safety Defects to the United
States Government...................................7-10
Roadside Assistance Program......................... 7-6
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-11
D
Daytime Running Lamps..................................3-15
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light.............3-40
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-4
Dome Lamp...................................................3-17
Door
Ajar Light...................................................3-40
Central Door Unlocking System....................... 2-9
Door Ajar Reminder....................................... 2-9
Locks.......................................................... 2-8
Power Door Locks......................................... 2-9
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-10
Driver
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-14
Seat Tilt Adjuster........................................... 1-3
Driving
At Night.....................................................4-14
City...........................................................4-18Driving (cont.)
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-2
Freeway.....................................................4-19
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-21
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-16
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.................4-28
Winter........................................................4-23E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment......................................5-75
Engine Compartment Fuse Block...................5-79
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-76
Headlamp Wiring.........................................5-76
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.........................5-77
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-76
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-76
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-17
Battery.......................................................5-33
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-36
Coolant......................................................5-20
Coolant Heater............................................2-20
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-35
Cooling System Inspection............................6-23
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Engine (cont.)
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-31
Oil .............................................................5-14
Overheating................................................5-23
Starting......................................................2-19
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 7-9
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-24
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-15
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-17
Finish Damage...............................................5-72
Flash-to-Pass.................................................3-10
Flat Tire........................................................5-58
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-59
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................5-65
Fluid
Automatic Transaxle.....................................5-19
Manual Transaxle........................................5-19
Power Steering...........................................5-28
Windshield Washer......................................5-29
Fog Lamp Light..............................................3-39
Fog Lamps............................................3-16, 5-40Front Armrest Storage Area..............................2-36
Front Storage Area.........................................2-36
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-5
Filling a Portable Fuel Container..................... 5-9
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-6
Gage.........................................................3-41
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specifications.................................. 5-5
Low Warning Light.......................................3-41
System Inspection.......................................6-23
Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse Block...................5-79
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-76
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.........................5-77
Windshield Wiper.........................................5-76
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-35
Fuel..........................................................3-41
Speedometer..............................................3-28
Tachometer.................................................3-28
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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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