2007 CHEVROLET OPTRA 5 Owners Manual

Notice:If the jumper cables are connected or
removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting
may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs
would not be covered by your warranty. Always
connect and remove the jumper cables in the
correct order, making sure that the cables do
not touch each other or other metal.
A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or
Remote Negative (–) Terminal
B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and
Remote Negative (–) Terminals
C. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) TerminalTo disconnect the jumper cables from both
vehicles, do the following:
1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from
the vehicle that had the dead battery.
2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from
the vehicle with the good battery.
3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the
other vehicle.
5. Return the caps over the positive (+) and
negative (–) terminals to their original
positions.
Jumper Cable Removal
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Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp aim has been preset at the factory and
should need no further adjustment.
However, if your vehicle is damaged in an accident,
the headlamp aim may be affected. Aim adjustment
to the low-beam headlamps may be necessary if it
is difficult to see the lane markers (for horizontal
aim), or if oncoming drivers flash their high-beam
headlamps at you (for vertical aim).
If you believe your headlamps need to be
re-aimed, it is recommend that you take the vehicle
to your dealer for service.
Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see
Replacement Bulbs on page 301.
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your dealer.
Halogen Bulbs
{CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas
inside and can burst if you drop or
scratch the bulb. You or others could be
injured. Be sure to read and follow the
instructions on the bulb package.
Headlamps
To replace a headlamp bulb, do the following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on
page 257for more information.
2. For wagon models, remove the two bolts from
the top of the headlamp assembly and one
nut on the inside that retains the headlamp
assembly.
For hatchback models, remove the four screws
and the radiator grill. Then remove the
three bolts and the headlamp assembly.
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3. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from
the rear of the bulb.
4. Remove the headlamp cap (A for the
low-beam or B for the high-beam headlamp)
by turning it counterclockwise.
5. Release the spring that retains the bulb.
6. Remove the old bulb.
7. Install a new bulb.
8. Reverse Steps 1 through 5 to install the
headlamp assembly.
Wagon Models
Hatchback Models
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Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
To replace a front turn signal or parking lamp
bulb, do the following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on
page 257for more information.
2. Remove the two bolts from the top of the
headlamp assembly and one nut on the
inside that retains the headlamp assembly.
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise.
4. Pull the bulb socket out of the lamp housing.
5. Press the bulb inward and turn it
counterclockwise to remove it from the
bulb socket.
6. Install the new bulb into the bulb socket by
pressing it in and turning it clockwise.
7. Reinstall the bulb socket into the lamp
housing by turning it clockwise.
8. Reverse Steps 1 through 2 to install the
assembly.
Wagon Models
Hatchback Models
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Turn Signal Lamps (Side)
Your vehicle may have this side turn signal lamp.
It will be located between the front door and
the wheel well. To replace this bulb, do the
following:
1. Locate the bulb by reaching underneath the
vehicle where the side turn signal lamp is
located.
2. Remove the side turn signal lamp assembly
by pulling it forward.
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise.
4. Remove the bulb from the lamp housing by
pulling the bulb straight out of the socket.
5. Install the new bulb into the bulb socket by
pushing it in and turning it clockwise.
6. Push the side turn signal lamp assembly back
into its original position.
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Sidemarker Lamps (Front)
To replace a front sidemarker bulb, do the
following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on
page 257for more information.
2. Remove the headlamp assembly.
3. Turn the front sidemarker bulb socket
counterclockwise.
4. Pull the front sidemarker bulb socket out of
the front bumper.
5. Pull the old bulb straight out of the bulb
socket.
6. Push the new bulb straight into the socket.
7. Reverse Steps 1 through 5 to install the
assembly.
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Sidemarker Lamps (Rear)
To replace a rear sidemarker bulb, do the
following:
1. Reach inside of the rear bumper and locate
the socket.
2. Turn the rear sidemarker bulb socket
counterclockwise.3. Pull the rear sidemarker bulb socket out of
the rear bumper.
4. Pull the old bulb straight out from the bulb
socket.
5. Push the new bulb straight into the socket.
6. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to install the
bulb socket.
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Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL) (Hatchback)
To replace a CHMSL bulb on a hatchback model,
do the following:
1. Open the liftgate. SeeLiftgate on page 99
for more information.
2. Pry off the trim from the liftgate and remove
the two screws.3. Remove the bulb socket from the lamp
housing.
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of
the bulb socket.
5. Install the new bulb.
6. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the
lamp assembly.
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