2007 CHEVROLET OPTRA 5 check engine

Starter Switch Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough
room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the
regular brake. SeeParking Brake on page 116
if necessary.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be
ready to turn off the engine immediately
if it starts.3. On automatic transaxle vehicles, try to start
the engine in each gear. The starter should
work only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
If the starter works in any other position, your
vehicle needs service.
On manual transaxle vehicles, put the shift
lever in NEUTRAL, push the clutch pedal
down halfway and try to start the engine.
The starter should work only when the clutch
pedal is pushed down all the way to the
floor. If the starter works when the clutch pedal
is not pushed all the way down, your vehicle
needs service.
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Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control
System Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough
room around the vehicle. It should be parked
on a level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake. SeeParking
Brake on page 116if necessary.
Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to ON,
but do not start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake, try to move the shift
lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the
shift lever moves out of PARK (P), your
vehicle needs service.
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try
to turn the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever
position.
•With an automatic transaxle, the ignition
should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever
is in PARK (P).
•With a manual transaxle, the ignition should
turn to LOCK only when you press the key
release button.
On all vehicles, the ignition key should come out
only in LOCK.
Turn the steering wheel to the left and to the right.
It should only lock when turned to the right.
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Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle
Park (P) Mechanism Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, your
vehicle could begin to move. You or
others could be injured and property
could be damaged. Make sure there is
room in front of your vehicle in case it
begins to roll. Be ready to apply the
regular brake at once should the vehicle
begin to move.Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular
brake, set the parking brake.
•To check the parking brake’s holding ability:
With the engine running and transaxle in
NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure
from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the
vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
•To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding
ability: With the engine running, shift to
PARK (P). Then release the parking brake
followed by the regular brake.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to flush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take
care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and
other debris can collect.
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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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Electrical System (cont.)
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 346
Headlamp Wiring..................................... 346
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 347
Power Windows and Other Power
Options................................................. 346
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 346
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 264
Battery..................................................... 284
Check and Service Engine Soon Light..... 172
Coolant.................................................... 268
Coolant Heater......................................... 109
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 171
Cooling System Inspection....................... 381
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 354
Engine Compartment Overview................ 258
Exhaust................................................... 121
Oil ........................................................... 260
Overheating............................................. 271
Starting.................................................... 107
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 400
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 37
Exterior Lamps............................................ 148F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 264
Finish Damage............................................ 342
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 140
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 143
Flat Tire...................................................... 324
Flat Tire, Changing...................................... 324
Flat Tire, Storing......................................... 333
Fluid
Automatic Transaxle................................. 266
Manual Transaxle..................................... 266
Power Steering........................................ 279
Windshield Washer.................................. 280
Fog Lamp Light........................................... 176
Fog Lamps.................................................. 150
Front Armrest Storage Area......................... 128
Front Storage Area...................................... 127
Fuel............................................................ 251
Additives.................................................. 252
California Fuel.......................................... 252
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 256
Filling Your Tank...................................... 254
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 253
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Fuel (cont.)
Gage....................................................... 177
Gasoline Octane...................................... 251
Gasoline Specifications............................ 251
Low Warning Light................................... 178
System Inspection.................................... 380
Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse Block............. 349
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 346
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 347
Windshield Wiper..................................... 346
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.................... 171
Fuel......................................................... 177
Speedometer........................................... 163
Tachometer.............................................. 163
Gasoline
Octane..................................................... 251
Specifications........................................... 251
Glove Box................................................... 126
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.......... 394
H
Hazard Warning Flashers............................ 140
Head Restraints............................................ 15
Headlamp
Aiming..................................................... 290
Headlamp Wiring......................................... 346
Headlamps.................................................. 290
Bulb Replacement.................................... 290
Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 149
Flash-to-Pass........................................... 143
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps...... 292
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 290
High/Low Beam Changer ......................... 142
On Reminder........................................... 149
Sidemarker Lamps..........................294, 295
Turn Signal Lamps................................... 293
Heater......................................................... 155
Hideaway Rear Storage Bins....................... 130
Highbeam On Light..................................... 176
Highway Hypnosis....................................... 228
Hill and Mountain Roads............................. 229
Hold Mode Light.......................................... 170
Hood
Checking Things Under............................ 256
Release................................................... 257
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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
N
New Vehicle Break-In.................................. 105
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts....... 353
O
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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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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