2007 CHEVROLET OPTRA 5 Owners Manual

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.
Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity
when loading your vehicle. For more information
on vehicle capacity and loading, seeLoading Your
Vehicle on page 236.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you are
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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Cargo Shade (Wagon Only)
Your vehicle has a cargo shade. Pull the handle of
the shade toward the rear of the vehicle and
insert the retainer into the slot located on both
sides of the tailgate openings. To remove
the shade, release the handle after pulling it
toward you a little. The shade will retract
automatically.
Do not place items on top of the cargo shade.
Hideaway Rear Storage Bins
(Wagon Only)
There are various bins under the luggage
compartment floor. To access the bins, pull up on
the floor mat handle.
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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........................ 136
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 140
Other Warning Devices............................. 140
Horn.......................................................... 140
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 141
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 141
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 142
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 142
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 143
Windshield Wipers..................................... 143
Windshield Washer.................................... 144
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
(Hatchback and Wagon Only)................ 145
Cruise Control........................................... 145
Exterior Lamps.......................................... 148
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 149
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 149
Fog Lamps................................................ 150
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 150
Dome Lamp.............................................. 151
Map Lamps............................................... 151
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver............... 152Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 152
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter................ 153
Clock......................................................... 154
Climate Controls......................................... 155
Climate Control System............................. 155
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 159
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............. 159
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators........ 161
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 161
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 163
Trip Odometer........................................... 163
Tachometer............................................... 163
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 164
Safety Belt Reminder Tone....................... 164
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 164
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 165
Charging System Light.............................. 167
Brake System Warning Light..................... 168
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light........ 169
Speed Sensitive Power Steering (SSPS)
Warning Light......................................... 170
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Hold Mode Light........................................ 170
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 171
Tire Pressure Light.................................... 171
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 172
Oil Pressure Light..................................... 175
Fog Lamp Light......................................... 176
Cruise Control Light.................................. 176
Highbeam On Light................................... 176
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Indicator Light........................................ 176
Door Ajar Light.......................................... 177
Trunk Ajar Light (Hatchback Only)............. 177
Fuel Gage................................................. 177
Low Fuel Warning Light............................ 178Audio System(s)......................................... 178
Radio with CD (MP3/WMA)....................... 180
Radio with Six-Disc CD (MP3/WMA)......... 186
Using an MP3 (Radio with CD Player)...... 194
Using an MP3 (Radio with Six-Disc
Player)................................................... 198
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.................. 202
Radio Reception........................................ 203
Care of Your CDs..................................... 203
Care of the CD Player.............................. 204
Integrated Windshield Antenna.................. 204
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Instrument Panel Overview
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