2007 CHEVROLET OPTRA 5 audio

Seats and Restraint Systems
....................... 7
Front Seats
.............................................. 9
Rear Seats
............................................. 16
Safety Belts
............................................ 18
Child Restraints
...................................... 38
Airbag System
........................................ 66
Restraint System Check
......................... 84
Features and Controls
................................ 87
Keys
....................................................... 89
Doors and Locks
.................................... 95
Windows
............................................... 100
Theft-Deterrent Systems
....................... 103
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
....... 105Mirrors
.................................................. 123
Storage Areas
...................................... 126
Sunroof
................................................ 131
Instrument Panel
....................................... 133
Instrument Panel Overview
................... 136
Climate Controls
................................... 155
Warning Lights, Gages, and
Indicators
.......................................... 161
Audio System(s)
................................... 178
Driving Your Vehicle
................................. 205
Your Driving, the Road, and
Your Vehicle
..................................... 206
Towing
................................................. 241
2007 Chevrolet Optra Owner ManualM
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Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also, in this manual you will find these notices:
Notice:These mean there is something
that could damage your vehicle.
A notice tells about something that can damage
the vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be
covered by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could
be costly. But the notice will tell what to do to help
avoid the damage.
When you read other manuals, you might see
CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors
or in different words.
There are also warning labels on the vehicle.
They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.
Vehicle Symbols
The vehicle has components and labels that use
symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along
with the text describing the operation or information
relating to a specific component, control, message,
gage, or indicator.
If you need help figuring out a specific name of a
component, gage, or indicator, reference the
following topics:
•Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1
•Features and Controls in Section 2
•Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3
•Climate Controls in Section 3
•Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in
Section 3
•Audio System(s) in Section 3
•Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5
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Hold Mode Light........................................ 170
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 171
Tire Pressure Light.................................... 171
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 172
Oil Pressure Light..................................... 175
Fog Lamp Light......................................... 176
Cruise Control Light.................................. 176
Highbeam On Light................................... 176
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Indicator Light........................................ 176
Door Ajar Light.......................................... 177
Trunk Ajar Light (Hatchback Only)............. 177
Fuel Gage................................................. 177
Low Fuel Warning Light............................ 178Audio System(s)......................................... 178
Radio with CD (MP3/WMA)....................... 180
Radio with Six-Disc CD (MP3/WMA)......... 186
Using an MP3 (Radio with CD Player)...... 194
Using an MP3 (Radio with Six-Disc
Player)................................................... 198
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.................. 202
Radio Reception........................................ 203
Care of Your CDs..................................... 203
Care of the CD Player.............................. 204
Integrated Windshield Antenna.................. 204
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 159.
B. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 161.
C. Hazard Warning Flashers Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 140.
D. Digital Clock. SeeClock on page 154.
E. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 178.
F. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See
Instrument Panel Brightness on page 150.
G. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on
page 257.
H. Exterior Lamps Control. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 148.I. Horn. SeeHorn on page 140.
J. Cruise Control. SeeCruise Control on
page 145.
K. Windshield Wiper Control. SeeWindshield
Wipers on page 143.
L. Climate Control System. SeeClimate Control
System on page 155.
M. Ashtray. SeeAshtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter
on page 153.
N. Cigarette Lighter. SeeAshtray(s) and Cigarette
Lighter on page 153.
O. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 126.
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 159.
B. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 161.
C. Hazard Warning Flashers Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 140.
D. Digital Clock. SeeClock on page 154.
E. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 178.
F. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See
Instrument Panel Brightness on page 150.
G. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on
page 257.
H. Exterior Lamps Control. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 148.I. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped).
SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on
page 202.
J. Horn. SeeHorn on page 140.
K. Cruise Control Buttons. SeeCruise Control on
page 145.
L. Windshield Wiper Control. SeeWindshield
Wipers on page 143.
M. Climate Control System. SeeClimate Control
System on page 155.
N. Ashtray. SeeAshtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter
on page 153.
O. Cigarette Lighter. SeeAshtray(s) and Cigarette
Lighter on page 153.
P. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 126.
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Front Heated Windshield
Your vehicle may have a heated front windshield
which can be used with defog and defrost.
This feature will only work when the ignition is
turned to ON.
The front heated windshield uses a heated
element to remove fog or frost from the bottom of
the windshield.
<(Rear):Press this button to heat the front
windshield. The button is located below the audio
system. An indicator light in the button will
come on to let you know that the feature is
activated. The front windshield heater will turn off
about ten minutes after the button is pressed.
It can also be turned off by pressing the button
again or by turning off the engine. See “Rear
Window and Outside Mirror Defogger” later in this
section for more information on this button.
Rear Window and Outside Mirror
Defogger
Your vehicle may have a rear window and outside
mirror defogger. This feature will only work
when the ignition is turned to ON.
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog or frost from the rear window.
Before using this feature, clear as much snow
from the rear window as possible.
<(Rear):Press this button to turn the rear
window and outside mirror defogger on or off.
An indicator light in the button will come on to let
your know that the rear window defogger is
activated.
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Here are four things that some owners ask about.
None of these show a problem with your fuel gage:
•At the service station, the gas pump shuts off
before the gage reads full.
•It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than
the gage indicated. For example, the gage may
have indicated the tank was half full, but it
actually took a little more or less than half the
tank’s capacity to fill the tank.
•The indicator moves a little when you turn a
corner or speed up.
•The gage goes back to empty when you turn off
the ignition.
Low Fuel Warning Light
This light comes on
when the fuel tank is
low on fuel.The low fuel warning light comes on when there is
about 2.0 gallons (7.5 liters) of fuel remaining in
the tank.
To turn the light off, add fuel to the fuel tank.
SeeFilling the Tank on page 254.
Audio System(s)
Determine which radio your vehicle has and then
read the pages following to familiarize yourself
with its features.
Driving without distraction is a necessity for a
safer driving experience. SeeDefensive Driving on
page 206. By taking a few moments to read this
manual and get familiar with your vehicle’s
audio system, you can use it with less effort, as
well as take advantage of its features. While your
vehicle is parked, set up your audio system by
presetting your favorite radio stations, setting the
tone and adjusting the speakers. Then, when
driving conditions permit, you can tune to
your favorite stations using the presets and
steering wheel controls if the vehicle has them.
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{CAUTION:
This system provides you with a far greater
access to audio stations and song listings.
Giving extended attention to entertainment
tasks while driving can cause a crash and
you or others can be injured or killed.
Always keep your eyes on the road and
your mind on the drive — avoid engaging
in extended searching while driving.
Keeping your mind on the drive is important for
safe driving. Here are some ways in which you can
help avoid distraction while driving.
While your vehicle is parked:
•Familiarize yourself with all of its controls.
•Familiarize yourself with its operation.
•Set up your audio system by presetting your
favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and
adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving
conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite
radio stations using the presets and steering
wheel controls if the vehicle has them.
Notice:Before adding any sound equipment
to your vehicle, such as an audio system,
CD player, CB radio, mobile telephone,
or two-way radio, make sure that it can be
added by checking with your dealer. Also,
check federal rules covering mobile radio and
telephone units. If sound equipment can be
added, it is very important to do it properly.
Added sound equipment can interfere with the
operation of your vehicle’s engine, radio, or
other systems, and even damage them.
Your vehicle’s systems can interfere with the
operation of sound equipment that has
been added.
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