2006 CHEVROLET OPTRA 5 maintenance

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Accessories and Modifications............................ 5-3
Accessory Power Outlet(s)...............................3-19
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-64
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-81
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-17
Air Conditioning..............................................3-22
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-31
Readiness Light..........................................3-30
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)...... 7-9
Airbag System................................................1-52
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-64
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-58
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-60
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-64
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?......................1-58
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?....1-58
When Should an Airbag Inflate?....................1-57
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-55
Antenna, Integrated Windshield.........................3-75
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................... 4-7
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-35Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels........................................5-78
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-80
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-77
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-74
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-75
Finish Care.................................................5-77
Finish Damage............................................5-79
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................5-76
Leather......................................................5-76
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-79
Tires..........................................................5-79
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-79
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-80
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-77
Weatherstrips..............................................5-76
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-78
Ashtray(s)......................................................3-20
Audio System(s).............................................3-44
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-73
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-75
Care of Your CDs ........................................3-75
Integrated Windshield Antenna.......................3-75
Radio with CD............................3-45, 3-49, 3-57
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-65
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-74
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Charging System Light....................................3-33
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-37
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-80
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-33
Infants and Young Children...........................1-30
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-39
Older Children.............................................1-28
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat
Position..................................................1-46
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position...................................1-48
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-38
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-20
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels........................................5-78
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................5-77
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-75
Finish Care.................................................5-77
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-74
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................5-76
Leather......................................................5-76
Tires..........................................................5-79Cleaning (cont.)
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-79
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-77
Weatherstrips..............................................5-76
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-78
Climate Control System...................................3-22
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-26
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-25
Clock............................................................3-21
Clutch, Hydraulic.............................................5-19
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-10
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-73
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-5
Convenience Net............................................2-36
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-36
Heater, Engine............................................2-19
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................5-23
Cooling System..............................................5-24
Cruise Control................................................3-13
Cruise Control Light........................................3-41
Cupholder(s)..................................................2-34
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-7
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY)
Users....................................................... 7-4
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Inspection (cont.)
Exhaust System..........................................6-22
Fuel System...............................................6-22
Part C - Periodic Maintenance.......................6-22
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal.........................................6-22
Throttle System...........................................6-23
Instrument Panel
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness..................................................3-18
Cluster.......................................................3-27
Integrated Windshield Antenna..........................3-75
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-35
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-3
Keys............................................................... 2-2
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall.....................................5-51
Lamps
Dome ........................................................3-18
Exterior......................................................3-16
Fog ...........................................................3-17
Map ..........................................................3-19
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-39
Liftgate..........................................................2-10
Light
Airbag Readiness........................................3-30
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-35
Brake System Warning.................................3-34
Charging System.........................................3-33
Cruise Control.............................................3-41
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator..................3-41
Door Ajar...................................................3-42
Fog Lamp ..................................................3-41
Highbeam On.............................................3-41
Hold Mode .................................................3-36
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-43
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Light (cont.)
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-37
Oil Pressure...............................................3-39
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator..................3-31
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-30
Safety Belt Reminder Tone...........................3-30
Speed Sensitive Power Steering (SSPS)
Warning Light..........................................3-35
TCS Warning Light......................................3-36
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning..........3-36
Trunk Ajar..................................................3-42
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-28
Lockout Protection..........................................2-10
Locks
Central Door Unlocking System....................... 2-8
Door ........................................................... 2-7
Lockout Protection.......................................2-10
Power Door .................................................. 2-8
Rear Door Security Locks............................... 2-9
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance........6-13
Loss of Control...............................................4-13
Low Fuel Warning Light...................................3-43
Lumbar
Manual Controls............................................ 1-4M
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts............5-89
Maintenance Schedule
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-18
At Least Once a Month................................6-18
At Least Once a Year..................................6-19
At Least Twice a Year..................................6-18
Brake System Inspection..............................6-23
Engine Cooling System Inspection.................6-23
Exhaust System Inspection...........................6-22
Fuel System Inspection................................6-22
How This Section is Organized....................... 6-3
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance.....6-13
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services......... 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services.............6-18
Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections......6-22
PartD-Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants...............................................6-24
PartE-Maintenance Record........................6-26
Selecting the Right Schedule.......................... 6-5
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance............. 6-6
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Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive
Axle Boot and Seal Inspection...................6-22
Throttle System Inspection............................6-23
Using.......................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-37
Manual Lumbar Controls.................................... 1-4
Manual Seats............................................1-2, 1-3
Manual Transaxle
Fluid..........................................................5-19
Operation...................................................2-24
Manual Windows............................................2-12
Map Lamps ....................................................3-19
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-32
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-33
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-34
Outside Manual Mirrors................................2-32
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-33
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
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New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-15
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............5-89
O
Odometer......................................................3-29
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-29
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-12
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-13
Pressure Light.............................................3-39
Older Children, Restraints................................1-28
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-8
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-25
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-33
Heated Mirrors............................................2-34
Manual Mirrors............................................2-32
Power Mirrors.............................................2-33
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
P
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-26
Shifting Out of............................................2-28
Parking
Brake........................................................2-25
Over Things That Burn.................................2-29
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Parking Your Vehicle.......................................2-29
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services............ 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services................6-18
PartC-Periodic Maintenance Inspections..........6-22
PartD-Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....6-24
PartE-Maintenance Record...........................6-26
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-31
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-26
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-60
Passing.........................................................4-12
Power
Accessory Outlet(s)......................................3-19
Door Locks.................................................. 2-8
Electrical System.........................................5-82
Steering Fluid.............................................5-29
Windows....................................................2-12
Pretensioners, Safety Belt................................1-27
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-15
R
Radios..........................................................3-44
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-75
Care of Your CDs ........................................3-75
Radio with CD............................3-45, 3-49, 3-57
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-65
Understanding Reception..............................3-74
Rear Door Security Locks.................................. 2-9
Rear Seat Armrest..........................................2-36
Rear Seat Operation......................................... 1-9
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-24
Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper.........................3-13
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-32
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-5
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-34
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-4
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire.............................................5-69
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-66
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-48
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Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-14
General Motors...........................................7-15
United States Government............................7-14
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-65
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a
Crash.....................................................1-66
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-24
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-28
Roof Rack Provisions......................................2-36
Running the Engine While Parked.....................2-31
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Safety Belt
Pretensioners..............................................1-27
Reminder Light............................................3-30
Reminder Tone............................................3-30
Safety Belts
Driver Position............................................1-16
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-16
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-15Safety Belts (cont.)
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-24
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-24
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-27
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-24
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-11
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster........................1-23
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Seats
Driver Seat Tilt Adjuster................................. 1-4
Head Restraints............................................ 1-8
Manual..................................................1-2, 1-3
Manual Lumbar............................................. 1-4
Rear Seat Operation...................................... 1-9
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-5
Securing a Child Restraint
Rear Seat Position......................................1-46
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-48
Selecting the Right Schedule, Maintenance.......... 6-5
Service........................................................... 5-3
Accessories and Modifications......................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle..................................................... 5-4
California Proposition 65 Warning.................... 5-3
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
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Service (cont.)
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-37
Publications Ordering Information...................7-15
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-64
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-79
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-26
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-28
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance................ 6-6
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................1-23
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change........................3-10
Spare Tire
Compact....................................................5-73
Installing....................................................5-69
Removing...................................................5-66
Storing.......................................................5-73
Specifications, Capacities.................................5-88
Speed Sensitive Power Steering (SSPS)
Warning Light.............................................3-35
Speedometer..................................................3-29
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-17
Steering........................................................4-10
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection..............................6-22
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................3-73
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-9Storage Areas................................................2-34
Convenience Net.........................................2-36
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-34
Front Armrest Storage Area...........................2-35
Front Storage Area......................................2-35
Glove Box..................................................2-34
Hideaway Rear Storage Bins.........................2-37
Rear Seat Armrest.......................................2-36
Roof Rack Provisions...................................2-36
Sunglasses Storage Compartment..................2-35
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-27
Sun Visors.....................................................2-13
Sunroof.........................................................2-38
T
Tachometer....................................................3-29
Taillamps
Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps....................5-48
Turn Signal, and Stoplamps..........................5-46
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps....5-47
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-36
Theft-Deterrent System....................................2-13
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-13
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