Chevrolet Optra 2005 Owner's Manual

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Front seats

Manual seats (without sliding storage tray)

Manual lumbar

Head restraints

Rear seats

Safety belts

Questions and answers about safety belts

Driver position

Shoulder belt height adjustment

Safety belt use during pregnancy

Center rear passenger position

Child restraints

Infants and young children

Child restraint systems

Where to put the restraint

Top strap

Top strap anchor location

Airbag system

Where are the airbags

When should an airbag inflate

What makes an airbag inflate

What will you see after an airbag inflates

Passenger sensing system

Servicing your airbag-equipped vehicle

Section 2 Features and Controls

Remote keyless entry system operation

Battery replacement

Door locks

Power door locks

Lockout protection

Manual windows

Sun visors

Starting and operating your vehicle

Starting your engine

Engine coolant heater

Automatic transaxle operation

Manual transaxle operation

Parking brake

Shifting into park (p) (automatic transaxle)

Shifting out of park (p)

Parking your vehicle

Parking over things that burn

Running your engine while you are parked

Outside manual mirrors

Outside power mirrors

Glove box

Sunglasses storage compartment

Roof rack (wagon only)

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument panel overview

Hazard warning flashers

Tilt wheel

Turn and lane-change signals

Windshield wipers

Cruise control

Exterior lamps

Instrument panel brightness

Map lamps

Ashtrays and cigarette lighter

Climate controls

Outlet adjustment

Warning lights, gages, and indicators

Speedometer and odometer

Safety belt reminder light

Passenger airbag status indicator

Charging system light

Anti-lock brake system warning light

Hold mode light

Oil pressure light

Fog lamp light

Highbeam on light

Fuel gage

Audio system(s)

Radio with cd (mp)

Audio steering wheel controls

Radio reception

Backglass antenna

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Your driving, the road, and your vehicle

Control of a vehicle

Anti-lock brake system (abs)

Traction control system (tcs)

Power steering

Off-road recovery

Loss of control

Driving at night

Driving in rain and on wet roads

City driving

Freeway driving

Before leaving on a long trip

Highway hypnosis

Winter driving

Driving on snow or ice

Rocking your vehicle to get it out

Tire and loading information label

Towing your vehicle

Dinghy towing

Towing a trailer

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Doing your own service work

Gasoline specifications

Fuels in foreign countries

Filling your tank

Filling a portable fuel container

Checking things under the hood

Engine compartment overview

Engine air cleaner/filter

Automatic transaxle fluid

Engine coolant

Engine overheating

Cooling system

Power steering fluid

Windshield washer fluid

Brake fluid

Brake adjustment

Vehicle storage

Jump starting

Headlamp aiming

Bulb replacement

Front turn signal and parking lamps

Turn signal lamps (side)

Sidemarker lamps (front)

Center high-mounted stoplamp (chmsl)

Replacement bulbs

Windshield wiper blade replacement

Tire sidewall labelling

Tire terminology and definitions

Inflation - tire pressure

Tire inspection and rotation

When it is time for new tires

Buying new tires

Uniform tire quality grading

Wheel alignment and tire balance

Tire chains

If a tire goes flat

Changing a flat tire

Removing the spare tire and tools

Compact spare tire

Instrument panel

Cleaning exterior lamps/lenses

Windshield and wiper blades

Finish damage

Underbody maintenance

Vehicle care/appearance materials

Electrical system

Headlamp wiring

Instrument panel fuse block

Capacities and specifications

Normal maintenance replacement parts

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance schedule

How this section is organized

Part a: scheduled maintenance services

Selecting the right schedule

Short trip/city scheduled maintenance

Long trip/highway scheduled maintenance

Engine oil level check

At least once a year

Starter switch check

Part c: periodic maintenance inspections

Exhaust system inspection

Part d: recommended fluids and lubricants

Part e: maintenance record

Customer assistance and information

Online owner center

Customer assistance offices

Gm mobility reimbursement program

Courtesy transportation

Reporting safety defects