2007 CHEVROLET OPTRA 5 mirror

While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try
your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or
braking, including reducing vehicle speed by
shifting to a lower gear. Any sudden changes could
cause the tires to slide. You may not realize the
surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding.
Learn to recognize warning clues — such as
enough water, ice, or packed snow on the road to
make a mirrored surface — and slow down when
you have any doubt.
If you have the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS),
remember: It helps avoid only the braking
skid. If you do not have ABS, then in a braking
skid, where the wheels are no longer rolling,
release enough pressure on the brakes to get the
wheels rolling again. This restores steering
control. Push the brake pedal down steadily when
you have to stop suddenly. As long as the
wheels are rolling, you will have steering control.Driving at Night
Night driving is more dangerous than day driving.
One reason is that some drivers are likely to
be impaired — by alcohol or drugs, with night
vision problems, or by fatigue.
Here are some tips on night driving.
•Drive defensively.
•Do not drink and drive.
•Adjust the inside rearview mirror to reduce the
glare from headlamps behind you.
•Since you cannot see as well, you may need
to slow down and keep more space between
you and other vehicles.
•Slow down, especially on higher speed roads.
Your vehicle’s headlamps can light up only so
much road ahead.
•In remote areas, watch for animals.
•If you are tired, pull off the road in a safe
place and rest.
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Freeway Driving
Mile for mile, freeways — also called thruways,
parkways, expressways, turnpikes, or
superhighways — are the safest of all roads.
But they have their own special rules.The most important advice on freeway driving is:
Keep up with traffic and keep to the right.
Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers
are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks
a smooth traffic flow. Treat the left lane on
a freeway as a passing lane.
At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads
to the freeway. If you have a clear view of the
freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you
should begin to check traffic. Try to determine
where you expect to blend with the flow. Try to
merge into the gap at close to the prevailing
speed. Switch on your turn signal, check your
mirrors, and glance over your shoulder as often
as necessary. Try to blend smoothly with the
traffic flow.
Once you are on the freeway, adjust your speed
to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it
is slower. Stay in the right lane unless you want
to pass.
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Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then
use your turn signal.
Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly
over your shoulder to make sure there is not
another vehicle in your blind spot.
Once you are moving on the freeway, make
certain you allow a reasonable following distance.
Expect to move slightly slower at night.
When you want to leave the freeway, move to the
proper lane well in advance. If you miss your
exit, do not, under any circumstances, stop and
back up. Drive on to the next exit.
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite
sharply. The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce
your speed according to your speedometer, not
to your sense of motion. After driving for any
distance at higher speeds, you may tend to think
you are going slower than you actually are.Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Make sure you are ready. Try to be well rested.
If you must start when you are not fresh — such as
after a day’s work — do not plan to make too
many miles that first part of the journey. Wear
comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily
drive in.
Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it
serviced and maintained, it is ready to go. If it
needs service, have it done before starting
out. Of course, you will find experienced and able
service experts in GM dealerships all across
North America. They will be ready and willing to
help if you need it.
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Here are some things you can check before a trip:
•Windshield Washer Fluid:Is the reservoir
full? Are all windows clean inside and outside?
•Wiper Blades:Are they in good shape?
•Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids:Have you
checked all levels?
•Lamps:Are they all working? Are the lenses
clean?
•Tires:They are vitally important to a safe,
trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough
for long-distance driving? Are the tires
all inflated to the recommended pressure?
•Weather Forecasts:What is the weather
outlook along your route? Should you
delay your trip a short time to avoid a major
storm system?
•Maps:Do you have up-to-date maps?
Highway Hypnosis
Is there actually such a condition as highway
hypnosis? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the
wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of
awareness, or whatever.
There is something about an easy stretch of road
with the same scenery, along with the hum of the
tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the
rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make
you sleepy. Do not let it happen to you! If it does,
your vehicle can leave the road in less than a
second, and you could crash and be injured.
What can you do about highway hypnosis?
First, be aware that it can happen.
Then here are some tips:
•Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with
a comfortably cool interior.
•Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead
and to the sides. Check your rearview mirrors
and your instruments frequently.
•If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest,
service, or parking area and take a nap, get
some exercise, or both. For safety, treat
drowsiness on the highway as an emergency.
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Fuses Usage
STOP LAMPS Stoplamps
DR/LCK Door Lock
MIR HTD Heated Mirror
FRT FOG Front Fog
ILLUM LTLicense Plate Lamp, Parking
Lamp Left
INJ Injector
ENG SNSREvaporative Emission (EVAP)
Canister Purge Solenoid, Heated
Oxygen Sensor (HO2S), Cooling
Fan Relay, CMP Sensor
LOW BEAM LT Headlamp Low-Beam Left
ILLUM RTIllumination Circuit, Parking
Lamp Right
LOW BEAM RT Headlamp Low-Beam Right
SPARE Spare
SPARE Spare
SPARE Spare
BATT PWR Battery Power
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
HVAC BLWR HVAC Blower
IGN 2 Ignition 2Fuses Usage
IGN 1 Ignition 1
FUSE PLR Fuse Puller
COOL FAN
LOWCooling Fan Low
DEFOG Defog
COOL FAN HI Cooling Fan High
PWR WNDW Power Window
Relays Usage
COOL FAN
LOWCooling Fan Low
FRT FOG Front Fog
ILLUM Illumination Relay
A/C CMPRSR Air Conditioning Compressor
HORN Horn
DEFOG Defog
FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump
MAIN Main Relay
COOL FAN HI Cooling Fan High
PWR WNDW Power Window
HEAD LAMPS Headlamp Relay
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Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Part B - Owner Checks and Services...... 374
Part C - Periodic Maintenance
Inspections........................................... 380
Part D - Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants............................................. 382
Part E - Maintenance Record................... 384
Selecting the Right Schedule................... 359
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance...... 361
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive
Axle Boot and Seal Inspection.............. 380
Throttle System Inspection....................... 381
Using....................................................... 358
Your Vehicle and the Environment............ 356
Malfunction Indicator Light........................... 172
Manual Lumbar Controls............................... 12
Manual Seats........................................... 9, 10
Manual Transaxle
Fluid........................................................ 266
Operation................................................. 114
Manual Windows......................................... 100
Map Lamps................................................. 151
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror........................... 123
Outside Convex Mirror............................. 125Mirrors (cont.)
Outside Heated Mirrors............................ 125
Outside Manual Mirrors............................ 123
Outside Power Mirrors............................. 124
MP3 ...................................................194, 198
MyGMLink.com............................................ 391
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New Vehicle Break-In.................................. 105
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts....... 353
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Odometer.................................................... 163
Odometer, Trip............................................ 163
Off-Road Recovery...................................... 216
Oil
Engine..................................................... 260
Pressure Light.......................................... 175
Older Children, Restraints............................. 38
Online Owner Center................................... 391
Other Warning Devices................................ 140
Outlet Adjustment........................................ 159
Outlet(s), Accessory Power.......................... 152
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Outside
Convex Mirror.......................................... 125
Heated Mirrors......................................... 125
Manual Mirrors......................................... 123
Power Mirrors.......................................... 124
Owners, Canadian.......................................... 3
P
Paint, Damage............................................ 342
Park (P)
Shifting Into............................................. 117
Shifting Out of......................................... 118
Parking
Brake....................................................... 116
Over Things That Burn............................ 120
Parking Your Vehicle................................... 119
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services...... 358
Part B - Owner Checks and Services.......... 374
Part C - Periodic Maintenance
Inspections............................................... 380
Part D - Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants................................................ 382
Part E - Maintenance Record...................... 384
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............... 165
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............... 159Passenger Sensing System........................... 76
Passing....................................................... 217
Power
Accessory Outlet(s).................................. 152
Door Locks................................................ 96
Electrical System..................................... 346
Inadvertent Battery Saver ......................... 152
Steering Fluid.......................................... 279
Windows.................................................. 101
Pretensioners, Safety Belt............................. 37
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts...... 22
R
Radios........................................................ 178
Care of Your CD Player........................... 204
Care of Your CDs.................................... 203
Radio with CD......................................... 180
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................ 186
Understanding Reception ......................... 203
Rear Door Security Locks............................. 97
Rear Seat Armrest...................................... 129
Rear Seat Operation..................................... 16
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts.............. 33
Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper.................... 145
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Rearview Mirrors......................................... 123
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 12
Recreational Vehicle Towing........................ 242
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System............ 91
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System,
Operation................................................... 92
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire................................................ 329
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools............ 326
Replacement Bulbs..................................... 301
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government............................. 405
General Motors........................................ 406
United States Government....................... 405
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems................. 84
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash......................................... 85
Right Front Passenger Position,
Safety Belts............................................... 32
Roadside
Assistance Program................................. 394
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.............. 236
Roof Rack Provisions.................................. 128
Routing, Engine Drive Belt.......................... 354
Running the Engine While Parked............... 122S
Safety Belt
Pretensioners............................................. 37
Reminder Light........................................ 164
Reminder Tone........................................ 164
Safety Belts
Care of.................................................... 339
Center Rear Passenger Position................ 36
Driver Position........................................... 23
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............ 23
Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts............................................ 22
Rear Seat Passengers............................... 33
Right Front Passenger Position.................. 32
Safety Belt Extender.................................. 37
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy............. 32
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.................... 18
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster.................... 31
Safety Warnings and Symbols......................... 4
Seats
Driver Seat Tilt Adjuster............................. 11
Head Restraints......................................... 15
Manual................................................. 9, 10
Manual Lumbar.......................................... 12
Rear Seat Operation.................................. 16
Reclining Seatbacks................................... 12
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