2007 CHEVROLET OPTRA 5 spare tire

Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools
{CAUTION:
Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment
in the passenger compartment of the
vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden
stop or collision, loose equipment could
strike someone. Store all these in the
proper place.To store a flat or spare tire, do the following:
1. Put the flat or spare tire in the compact spare
tire compartment, then secure the retainer.
2. Store the jack in its housing in the cargo area.
Secure the jack by turning the retainer
clockwise.
3. Store the tools securely in the foam tray and
place the tray on top of the tire.
4. Replace the trim cover.
The compact spare tire is for temporary use only.
Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size
tire as soon as you can. SeeCompact Spare Tire
on page 334.
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Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated
when your vehicle was new, it can lose air
after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly.
It should be 60 psi (420 kPa).
After installing the compact spare on your vehicle,
you should stop as soon as possible and make
sure your spare tire is correctly inflated. The
compact spare is made to perform well at speeds
up to 50 mph (80 km/h), so you can finish your
trip and have your full-size tire repaired or replaced
where you want. Of course, it is best to replace
your spare with a full-size tire as soon as you can.
Your spare will last longer and be in good shape
in case you need it again.Notice:When the compact spare is installed,
do not take your vehicle through an automatic
car wash with guide rails. The compact
spare can get caught on the rails. That can
damage the tire and wheel, and maybe
other parts of your vehicle.
Do not use your compact spare on other vehicles.
And do not mix your compact spare tire or
wheel with other wheels or tires. They will not fit.
Keep your spare tire and its wheel together.
Notice:Tire chains will not t your compact
spare. Using them can damage your vehicle
and can damage the chains too. Do not use tire
chains on your compact spare.
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Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed in this part are owner checks and services
which should be performed at the intervals
specified to help ensure the safety, dependability
and emission control performance of your
vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at
once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added
to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper
ones, as shown in Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant
to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil
if necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 260for
further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add the proper
coolant mixture if necessary. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 268for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer fluid reservoir and add
the proper fluid if necessary. SeeWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 280for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Visually inspect the tires and make sure the tires
are inflated to the correct pressures. Do not
forget to check the spare tire. SeeInflation - Tire
Pressure on page 311.
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Who is Covered?
Roadside Assistance coverage is for the vehicle
operator, regardless of ownership. A person driving
this vehicle without the consent of the owner is
not eligible for coverage.
The following services are provided in the U.S.
during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period and,
in Canada, during the Base Warranty coverage
period of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, up to
a maximum coverage of $100.
•Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel for the
customer to get to the nearest service station
(about $5 in the U.S. and 10 litres in Canada).
Service to provide diesel may be restricted. For
safety reasons, propane and other alternative
fuels will not be provided through this service.
•Lock-out Service:To ensure security, the
driver must present the vehicle registration and
personal ID before lock-out service is provided.
Lock-out service will be covered at no charge if
you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle.If your vehicle will not start, Roadside
Assistance will arrange to have your vehicle
towed to the nearest authorized dealership. In
the U.S., replacement keys made at the
customer’s expense will be covered within
10 miles (16 km).
•Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway or
Highway:Tow to the nearest dealership for
warranty service or in the event of a
vehicle-disabling accident. Winch-out
assistance when the vehicle is mired in sand,
mud, or snow.
•Flat Tire Change:If your vehicle has a spare
tire, installation of the tire in good condition will
be covered at no charge. The customer is
responsible for the repair or replacement of the
tire if not covered by a warrantable failure.
•Jump Start:No-start occurrences which
require a battery jump start will be covered at
no charge.
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CD, MP3 ............................................194, 198
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL).........................296, 297
Center Rear Passenger Position,
Safety Belts............................................... 36
Chains, Tire................................................. 323
Charging System Light................................ 167
Check
Engine Light............................................ 172
Checking Things Under the Hood................ 256
Chemical Paint Spotting.............................. 343
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems............................. 45
Infants and Young Children........................ 41
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children.................................................. 51
Older Children........................................... 38
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position................................. 59
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position........................ 62
Where to Put the Restraint........................ 50
Cigarette Lighter.......................................... 153
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels.................................... 341
Exterior Lamps/Lenses............................. 340
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 337Cleaning (cont.)
Finish Care.............................................. 340
Inside of Your Vehicle .............................. 335
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 338
Leather.................................................... 338
Tires........................................................ 342
Underbody Maintenance........................... 342
Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 339
Weatherstrips........................................... 339
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 340
Climate Control System............................... 155
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment........... 159
Outlet Adjustment..................................... 159
Clock.......................................................... 154
Clutch, Hydraulic......................................... 266
Collision Damage Repair............................. 401
Compact Spare Tire.................................... 334
Control of a Vehicle..................................... 210
Convenience Net......................................... 129
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage........................ 171
Heater, Engine......................................... 109
Surge Tank Pressure Cap........................ 271
Cooling System........................................... 273
Cruise Control............................................. 145
Cruise Control Light.................................... 176
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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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Securing a Child Restraint
Rear Seat Position..................................... 59
Right Front Seat Position........................... 62
Selecting the Right Schedule,
Maintenance............................................ 359
Service........................................................ 248
Accessories and Modifications.................. 249
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle......................................... 251
California Proposition 65 Warning............. 249
Doing Your Own Work............................. 250
Engine Soon Light................................... 172
Publications Ordering Information............. 406
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......... 82
Sheet Metal Damage................................... 342
Shifting Into Park (P)................................... 117
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................... 118
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance........ 361
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster........................ 31
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.................. 142
Spare Tire
Compact.................................................. 334
Installing.................................................. 329
Removing................................................ 326
Storing..................................................... 333Specifications, Capacities............................ 352
Speed Sensitive Power Steering (SSPS)
Warning Light........................................... 170
Speedometer............................................... 163
Starting Your Engine................................... 107
Steering...................................................... 214
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive
Axle Boot and Seal Inspection................. 380
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio................... 202
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel.......................... 141
Storage Areas............................................. 126
Convenience Net..................................... 129
Cupholder(s)............................................ 126
Front Armrest Storage Area...................... 128
Front Storage Area.................................. 127
Glove Box................................................ 126
Hideaway Rear Storage Bins................... 130
Rear Seat Armrest................................... 129
Roof Rack Provisions............................... 128
Sunglasses Storage Compartment............ 127
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow............... 235
Sun Visors.................................................. 102
Sunroof....................................................... 131
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T
Tachometer................................................. 163
Taillamps
Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps.............. 300
Turn Signal, and Stoplamps..................... 298
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps..................................... 299
Theft-Deterrent System................................ 103
Theft-Deterrent Systems.............................. 103
Throttle System Inspection.......................... 381
Tilt Adjuster, Driver Seat................................ 11
Tilt Wheel.................................................... 141
Time ........................................................... 154
Tire
Pressure Light.......................................... 171
Tires........................................................... 303
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..................... 341
Buying New Tires..................................... 318
Chains..................................................... 323
Changing a Flat Tire................................ 324
Cleaning.................................................. 342
Compact Spare Tire................................. 334
Different Size........................................... 319
If a Tire Goes Flat................................... 324
Inflation - Tire Pressure............................ 311Tires (cont.)
Inspection and Rotation............................ 316
Installing the Spare Tire........................... 329
Pressure Monitor System......................... 312
Removing the Flat Tire............................. 329
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools............ 326
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools......... 333
Tire Sidewall Labeling .............................. 304
Tire Terminology and Definitions............... 307
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................... 320
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance........... 321
Wheel Replacement................................. 322
When It Is Time for New Tires................. 317
Towing
Recreational Vehicle................................. 242
Towing a Trailer....................................... 243
Your Vehicle............................................. 241
Transaxle
Fluid, Automatic....................................... 266
Fluid, Manual........................................... 266
Transaxle Operation, Automatic................... 110
Transaxle Operation, Manual....................... 114
Trip Odometer............................................. 163
Trunk Ajar Light........................................... 177
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................... 142
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................... 141
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