2007 CHEVROLET OPTRA 5 tow

Shifting Into Park (P)
(Automatic Transaxle)
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of your
vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in
PARK (P) with the parking brake rmly
set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left
the engine running, the vehicle can move
suddenly. You or others could be injured.
To be sure your vehicle will not move,
even when you are on fairly level ground,
use the steps that follow.
1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the
parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by pushing
the lever toward the passenger side of the
vehicle and then up.
3. Turn the ignition to LOCK.
4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you
can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in
your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine
Running (Automatic Transaxle)
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle
with the engine running. Your vehicle
could move suddenly if the shift lever is
not fully in PARK (P) with the parking
brake rmly set. And, if you leave the
vehicle with the engine running, it could
overheat and even catch re. You or
others could be injured. Do not leave your
vehicle with the engine running.
If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P)
and your parking brake is firmly set before you
leave it. After you have moved the shift lever into
PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down.
Then, see if you can move the shift lever
away from PARK (P). If you can, it means that the
shift lever was not fully locked into PARK (P).
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Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror
When you are sitting in a comfortable driving
position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly
behind your vehicle. Grip the mirror in the center to
move it up or down and side to side. The day/night
adjustment allows you to adjust the mirror to avoid
glare from any headlamps behind you. Push or pull
the tab for daytime/night use.
Outside Manual Mirrors
The outside rearview mirrors should be adjusted
so you can see the side of your vehicle when you
are sitting in a comfortable driving position.Adjust the outside mirrors with the control levers
on the driver and passenger doors.
The outside rearview mirrors can be folded flat
against the side of the vehicle by pushing
them toward the vehicle.
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Outside Power Mirrors
Your vehicle may have outside power mirrors.
The control for the power mirrors is located on
the driver’s side door trim.Move the outside power mirror control to L while
adjusting the left mirror and to R while adjusting
the right mirror. Place the control in the center
position when not adjusting either mirror. To adjust
a mirror, press the the four-way control pad to
move the mirror in the desired direction. The
ignition must be turned to ON to adjust the mirrors.
The outside rearview mirrors can be folded flat
against the side of the vehicle by pushing
them toward the vehicle.
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Sunglasses Storage Compartment
The sunglasses storage compartment is located
above the driver’s door. To open it, pull down and
hold the upper part of the cover. To close the
compartment, let go of the cover and the
compartment will automatically close.
Front Storage Area
Your vehicle may have a sliding storage tray
located under the front passenger seat. To use
the tray, pull up on the end of the tray and pull it
toward the instrument panel. Push the tray
toward the seat to return it to its original position.
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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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Tilt Wheel
Your vehicle has a tilt wheel which lets you adjust
the steering wheel before you drive.
The lever that lets you 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.
Raise it to the highest level to give your legs more
room when you exit and enter the vehicle.
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 142.
•Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on
page 142.
•Flash-to-Pass. SeeFlash-to-Pass on
page 143.
•Exterior Light Control. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 148.
•Fog Lamps, if equipped. SeeFog Lamps on
page 150.
Uplevel shown, Base similar
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Turn and Lane-Change Signals
The turn signal has two upward (for right) and
two downward (for left) positions. These positions
let you signal a turn or a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up
or down.
An arrow on the
instrument panel cluster
will flash in the
direction of the turn or
lane change.
When the turn is finished, the lever will return
automatically.
To signal a lane change, raise or lower the lever
until the arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you
complete your lane change. The lever returns
by itself when it is released.As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the
arrows flash rapidly or do not go on at all, a signal
bulb could be burned out and other drivers will
not see your turn signal.
Replace the bulb to help avoid an accident. If the
arrow still does not flash when signaling, check the
fuse. SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers on page 346.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
To change the headlamps from low beam to
high beam, push the turn signal/multifunction lever
away from you.
When the high beams
are on, a light on the
instrument panel cluster
also is on if the
ignition is turned to ON.
To change the headlamps from high beam to low
beam, pull the turn signal lever toward you.
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Flash-to-Pass
This feature lets you use your high-beam
headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that
you want to pass.
To use it, pull the turn signal/multifunction lever
toward you until the high-beam headlamps
come on, then release the lever to turn them off.
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.
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