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2005 Chevrolet Optra OM
2005 Chevrolet Optra OM
Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-1 Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1
Front Seats ............................................... 1-2 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..... 4-2
Rear Seats ............................................... 1-7 Towing ................................................... 4-33
Safety Belts .............................................. 1-8 Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1
Child Restraints ....................................... 1-25 Service ..................................................... 5-3
Airbag System ......................................... 1-48 Fuel ......................................................... 5-5
Restraint System Check ............................ 1-63 Checking Things Under the Hood ............... 5-10
Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1 Headlamp Aiming ..................................... 5-37
Keys ........................................................ 2-2 Bulb Replacement .................................... 5-38
Doors and Locks ....................................... 2-8 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ......... 5-44
Windows ................................................. 2-14 Tires ...................................................... 5-45
Theft-Deterrent Systems ............................ 2-16 Appearance Care ..................................... 5-66
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ........... 2-18 Vehicle Identification ................................. 5-75
Mirrors .................................................... 2-33 Electrical System ...................................... 5-75
Storage Areas ......................................... 2-35 Capacities and Specifications ..................... 5-82
Sunroof .................................................. 2-38 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...... 5-83
Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1 Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1
Instrument Panel Overview .......................... 3-4 Maintenance Schedule ................................ 6-2
Climate Controls ...................................... 3-21 Customer Assistance and Information .............. 7-1
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ........ 3-26 Customer Assistance and Information ........... 7-2
Audio System(s) ....................................... 3-42 Reporting Safety Defects ........................... 7-10
Index ................................................................ 1
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{CAUTION:
These mean there is something that could hurt
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{CAUTION:
You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to
adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle Slide the seat to where you want it and release the
is moving. The sudden movement could startle lever. Then try to move the seat with your body, to make
and confuse you, or make you push a pedal sure the seat is locked into place.
when you do not want to. Adjust the driver’s
seat only when the vehicle is not moving.
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Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I have to How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
wear safety belts?
This part is only for people of adult size.
A: Airbags are in many vehicles today and will be in
most of them in the future. But they are Be aware that there are special things to know about
supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts and children. And there are different
safety belts — not instead of them. Every airbag rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be
system ever offered for sale has required the use of riding in your vehicle, see Older Children on page 1-25
safety belts. Even if you are in a vehicle that has or Infants and Young Children on page 1-27. Follow
airbags, you still have to buckle up to get the most those rules for everyone’s protection.
protection. That is true not only in frontal collisions, First, you will want to know which restraint systems your
but especially in side and other collisions. vehicle has.
We will start with the driver position.
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3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.
Do not let it get twisted.
5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle
end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt.
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1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.
Do not let it get twisted.
The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt
across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt
go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt
across you more slowly. 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle
end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part.
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The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on
the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash this
applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you would
be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid
under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The
shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across
the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take
belt restraining forces. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.
The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a
crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of
the retractor.
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{CAUTION:
Never do this.
Here two children are wearing the same belt.
The belt can not properly spread the impact
forces. In a crash, the two children can be
crushed together and seriously injured. A belt
must be used by only one person at a time.
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Top Strap
Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether.” It
can help restrain the child restraint during a collision.
For it to work, a top strap must be properly anchored to
the vehicle. Some top strap-equipped child restraints
are designed for use with or without the top strap being
anchored. Others require the top strap always to be In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child
anchored. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for restraints have a top strap, and that the strap be
your child restraint. If yours requires that the top strap anchored. In the United States, some child restraints
be anchored, do not use the restraint unless it is also have a top strap. If your child restraint has a
anchored properly. top strap, it should be anchored.
If the child restraint does not have a top strap, one can If the position you are using has an adjustable head
be obtained, in kit form, for many child restraints. restraint, raise the head restraint and route the top strap
Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit under it. See Head Restraints on page 1-6.
is available.
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Sedan
You will find the three anchors on your sedan behind
the rear seat on the filler panel.
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A. Lower Anchorage
B. Lower Anchorage
In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you
need a child restraint designed for that system.
A. Lower Anchorage
B. Lower Anchorage
C. Top Tether
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If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached
A B to its anchorage points, the restraint will not
To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child be able to protect the child correctly. In a
restraint system, each seating position with the crash, the child could be seriously injured or
LATCH system has either label A or B on the seatback. killed. Make sure that a LATCH-type child
restraint is properly installed using the
anchorage points, or use the vehicle’s safety
belts to secure the restraint, following the
instructions that came with that restraint, and
also the instructions in this manual.
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{CAUTION:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition
key is dangerous for many reasons. They
could operate the power windows or other
controls or even make the vehicle move. The
children or others could be badly injured or
even killed. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle
with children.
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Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a
vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous.
They can be overcome by the extreme heat
and suffer permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a
helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle,
especially with the windows closed in warm or
hot weather.
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Uplevel shown, Base Press the lockout button to stop the front and rear
similar passengers from using their window switches. The driver
can still operate all the windows with the lock on.
In addition, each passenger door has a switch for its Press the lockout button again to return to normal
own window. The ignition must be turned to ON to use window operation.
the power windows. To lower a window, press down
on the switch. To raise a window, lift up on the switch.
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4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and Your vehicle may also have an electronic shift position
store the cord as it was before to keep it away indicator that displays the position of the shift lever.
from moving engine parts. If you do not, it could This indicator is located to the right of the trip odometer
be damaged. on the instrument panel cluster.
How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged Movement between certain positions requires pushing
in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the the shift lever to the passenger side while shifting.
kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead This prevents you from changing positions unexpectedly
of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact by blocking the straight movement of the shift lever
your dealer in the area where you will be parking while the vehicle is moving.
your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice
for that particular area.
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Press the button again to turn off hold mode, and return
to normal automatic transaxle operation.
While on, the HOLD indicator light on the instrument
panel cluster will light up. See Hold Mode Light on
page 3-35.
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{CAUTION: {CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with
if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the engine running. Your vehicle could move
the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in
roll. If you have left the engine running, the PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set.
vehicle can move suddenly. You or others And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine
could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will running, it could overheat and even catch fire.
not move, even when you are on fairly level You or others could be injured. Do not leave
ground, use the steps that follow. your vehicle with the engine running.
1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine
parking brake. running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your
parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you
2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by pushing the have moved the shift lever into PARK (P), hold the
lever toward the passenger side of the vehicle and regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move
then up. the shift lever away from PARK (P). If you can, it means
3. Turn the ignition to LOCK. that the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK (P).
4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can
leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your
hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).
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Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas
carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot
see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness
and death.
You might have exhaust coming in if:
• Your exhaust system sounds strange or
different.
• Your vehicle gets rusty underneath.
• Your vehicle was damaged in a collision.
• Your vehicle was damaged when driving
over high points on the road or over
road debris.
• Repairs were not done correctly.
• Your vehicle or exhaust system had been
{CAUTION: modified improperly.
If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into
Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust your vehicle:
parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not • Drive it only with all the windows down to
park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other blow out any CO; and
things that can burn. • Have your vehicle fixed immediately.
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A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder
before changing lanes.
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Cupholder(s)
The cupholders are located in the center console and in
the rear seat center armrest. To use the front
cupholders, move the inner support forward or
backward. If your vehicle has rear cupholders, push
down the rear seat center armrest to use them.
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The sunglasses storage compartment is located above Your vehicle may have a sliding storage tray located
the driver’s door. To open the sunglasses storage under the front passenger seat. To use the tray, pull up
compartment, pull down and hold the upper part of the on the end of the tray and pull it toward the instrument
cover. To close the compartment, let go of the cover panel. Push the tray toward the seat to return it to
and the compartment will automatically close. its original position.
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A roof rack allows you to load things on top of your Convenience Net
vehicle. The roof rack has side rails attached to the roof.
These let you load some things on top of your vehicle, The convenience net can help keep small loads from
as long as they are not wider or longer than the moving during sharp turns or quick starts and stops.
roof rack.
Hang the four net hooks in the metal rings on each
corner of the floor.
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Headlamps on Reminder
If you open the driver’s door with the ignition turned to
Uplevel shown, Base similar LOCK or ACC while leaving the lamps on, you will
The lever on the left side of the steering column hear a warning chime.
operates the exterior lamps.
The exterior lamp band has three positions: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
3(Headlamps): Turn the band to this position to turn Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for
others to see the front of your vehicle during the
on the headlamps, together with the following:
day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving
• Taillamps conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short
periods after dawn and before sunset.
• License Plate Lamp
• Instrument Panel Lights
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• The exterior lamp band is in OFF or in the parking The band for the front fog lamps is located in the middle
of the turn signal/multifunction lever. While using the
lamp position.
fog lamps, the ignition must be on as well as the parking
• The parking brake is released. lamps or low-beam headlamps.
An indicator light will come on when the DRL are on. Turn the band to ON to turn the fog lamps on. An
See Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light indicator light will come on while the fog lamps are on.
on page 3-40. See Fog Lamp Light on page 3-39.
When the DRL system is on, the taillamps, sidemarker Turn the band to OFF to turn the fog lamps off.
lamps, parking lamps and instrument panel lights
The fog lamps will also turn off while the high-beam
will not be illuminated unless you have turned the
headlamps are turned on. When the high-beam
exterior lamps control to the parking lamp or
headlamps are turned off, the fog lamps will turn
headlamp position.
on again.
The DRL system will turn off when one of the following
conditions are met:
• The ignition is off.
• The parking brakes are on.
• The high-beam headlamps are on.
• The low-beam headlamps are on.
• The flash-to-pass feature is used.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when you need it.
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Turn the thumbwheel up to brighten the instrument ON: The light comes on and stays on regardless of
panel lights or down to dim them. whether a door is opened or closed.
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Climate Control System E (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument
panel outlets.
With this system you can control the heating, cooling
and ventilation for your vehicle. ( (Bi-Level): This mode directs about half of the air
to the instrument panel outlets, and then directs the
remaining air to the floor outlets.
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Trip Odometer
The trip odometer can record the number of kilometers
traveled for up to two trips.
You can cycle between the odometer and trip
odometers A and B by pressing the reset button located
in the lower right area of the speedometer. By pressing
the reset button, you can tell how many kilometers Notice: If you operate the engine with the
have been recorded on either Trip A or Trip B since you tachometer in the shaded warning area, your vehicle
last set the trip odometer back to zero. could be damaged, and the damages would not
be covered by your warranty. Do not operate
To reset each trip odometer to zero, press and hold the the engine with the tachometer in the shaded
reset button. The reset button resets only the trip warning area.
odometer that is displayed. Each trip odometer must be
reset individually.
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If the driver’s belt is already buckled, the light will not This light will come on
come on. when you start your
vehicle, and it will flash for
Safety Belt Reminder Tone a few seconds. Then
the light should go out.
If your vehicle has this feature, a tone will sound for This means the system
several seconds when the ignition is turned to ON to is ready.
remind people to fasten their safety belts. The tone will
not sound if the driver’s safety belt is already buckled.
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{CAUTION:
If the airbag readiness light stays on after you
start your vehicle, it means the airbag system
may not be working properly. The airbags in
your vehicle may not inflate in a crash, or they Passenger Airbag Status Indicator – United States
could even inflate without a crash. To help
avoid injury to yourself or others, have your
vehicle serviced right away if the airbag
readiness light stays on after you start
your vehicle.
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{CAUTION:
If the on indicator comes on when you have a
rear-facing child restraint installed in the right If the off indicator and the airbag readiness
front passenger’s seat, it means that the light ever come on together, it means that
passenger sensing system has not turned off something may be wrong with the airbag
the passenger’s frontal airbag. A child in a system. If this ever happens, have the vehicle
rear-facing child restraint can be seriously serviced promptly, because an adult-size
injured or killed if the right front passenger’s person sitting in the right front passenger seat
airbag inflates. This is because the back of the may not have the protection of the frontal
rear-facing child restraint would be very close airbag. See Airbag Readiness Light on
to the inflating airbag. Do not use a rear-facing page 3-29.
child restraint in the right front passenger’s
seat unless the airbag has been turned off.
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Then it should go out after a few seconds. If the light does not come on, then have it fixed so it will
If the warning light does not come on, have it fixed so it be ready to warn you if there is a problem.
will be able to warn you if there is a problem. The TCS warning light may also come on for the
If the warning light stays on, or comes on while you are following reasons:
driving, the system may not be working. If this If the TCS warning light comes on and stays on for an
happens, see your GM dealer for service. extended period of time when the system is turned
on, there may be a problem with your TCS and your
vehicle needs service.
When the TCS warning light is on, the system will not
limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.
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The light will go out when the fog lamps are turned off.
Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may
See Fog Lamps on page 3-16 for more information.
damage the engine. The repairs would not be
covered by your warranty. Always follow the
maintenance schedule in this manual for changing Cruise Control Light
engine oil.
This light comes on
whenever you set your
cruise control.
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Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) If the key is in the ignition while the driver’s door is
Indicator Light open, you will also hear a warning chime.
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When the tank nears empty, the low fuel warning light
will come on. You still have a little fuel left, but you
should get more soon. See Low Fuel Warning Light on The low fuel warning light comes on when there is
page 3-41 for more information. approximately 2.0 gallons (7.5 liters) of fuel remaining in
the tank.
Here are four things that some owners ask about. None
of these show a problem with your fuel gage: To turn the light off, add fuel to the fuel tank. See Filling
Your Tank on page 5-7.
• 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.
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Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The If an error appears on the display, see “CD Messages”
player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing. later in this section.
You can insert a CD with the ignition off. 2 RPT (Repeat): Press this pushbutton to repeat the
When the CD is inserted, CDP will appear on the current track. RPT will appear on the display. Press this
display. As the CD is loading Filecheck will appear on pushbutton again to turn off repeat play.
the display. As each new track starts to play, Track and
the track number will appear on the display.
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To cancel an equalization setting, press the SOUND When the CD is inserted, CDP will appear on the
button until EQ OFF appears on the display, turn display. As the CD is loading Filecheck will appear on
the volume knob until OFF appears on the display, the display. As each new track starts to play, Track and
then press the SOUND button again to select the the track number will appear on the display.
equalization setting.
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{CAUTION:
Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet
road, you cannot stop, accelerate, or turn as well Wet brakes can cause accidents. They will not
because your tire-to-road traction is not as good as on work as well in a quick stop and may cause
dry roads. And, if your tires do not have much tread pulling to one side. You could lose control of
left, you will get even less traction. It is always wise to the vehicle.
go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while
After driving through a large puddle of water
you are driving. The surface may get wet suddenly when
your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement. or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly
until your brakes work normally.
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Driving Through Deep Standing Water Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
• Besides slowing down, allow some extra following
Notice: If you drive too quickly through deep
distance. And be especially careful when you
puddles or standing water, water can come in
pass another vehicle. Allow yourself more clear
through your engine’s air intake and badly damage
room ahead, and be prepared to have your
your engine. Never drive through water that is
view restricted by road spray.
slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle. If
you cannot avoid deep puddles or standing water, • Have good tires with proper tread depth. See Tires
drive through them very slowly. on page 5-45.
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Towing a Trailer
Do not use your vehicle to tow a trailer. The vehicle is
not designed or intended for such a use. Towing a trailer
can adversely affect handling, durability and fuel
economy.
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{CAUTION:
Things that burn can get on hot engine parts
and start a fire. These include liquids like fuel,
oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and
other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or
others could be burned. Be careful not to drop
or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine.
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For more information, see Oil Pressure Light on If the oil is at or below the lower hole at the tip of the
page 3-38. dipstick (B), then you will need to add at least one quart
of oil. But you must use the right kind. This section
You should check your engine oil level regularly; this is
explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase
an added reminder.
capacity, see Capacities and Specifications on
Checking Engine Oil page 5-82.
It is a good idea to check your engine oil every time you Notice: Do not add too much oil. If your engine has
get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper
must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. hole (A) that shows the proper operating range, your
The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop. See engine could be damaged.
Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for
the location of the engine oil dipstick. the location of the engine oil fill cap.
1. Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in
to drain back into the oil pan. If you do not do this, the proper operating range, between the holes on the
the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. dipstick. Push the dipstick all the way back in when you
2. Pull the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or are through.
cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it
again, keeping the tip down and check the level.
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If any one of these is true for you, use the short trip/city
maintenance schedule:
• Most trips are less than 5 miles (8 km). This is
particularly important when outside temperatures
are below freezing.
• Most trips include extensive idling, such as frequent
driving in stop-and-go traffic.
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{CAUTION:
You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol
and it will burn if the engine parts are hot
enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine.
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The level should be between the MIN (B) and MAX (A)
marks on the reservoir. If the level is below the
MIN (B) mark, add the power steering fluid to the
appropriate level. Replace the cap and completely
tighten it.
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Battery
Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery. When it is
time for a new battery, get one that has the replacement
number shown on the original battery’s label. See Engine
Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for battery location.
Warning: Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
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{CAUTION:
{CAUTION: Fans or other moving engine parts can injure
you badly. Keep your hands away from moving
Using a match near a battery can cause battery parts once the engine is running.
gas to explode. People have been hurt doing
this, and some have been blinded. Use a
flashlight if you need more light.
CAUTION: (Continued)
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Headlamp Aiming
If your vehicle is damaged in an accident, the headlamp
aim may be affected. Aim adjustment to the low beam
may be necessary if it is difficult to see lane markers (for
horizontal aim), or if oncoming drivers flash their high
beams at you (for vertical aim). If you believe your
headlamps need to be re-aimed, we recommend that you
Jumper Cable Removal take your vehicle to the dealer for service. However, it is
possible for you to re-aim your headlamps by following
A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote the procedure in the service manual for your vehicle.
Negative (–) Terminal
Notice: To make sure your headlamps are aimed
B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and Remote properly, read all the instructions before beginning.
Negative (–) Terminals Failure to follow these instructions could cause
C. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) Terminal damage to headlamp parts.
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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.
4. Remove the headlamp cap by turning it
counterclockwise.
5. Release the spring that retains the bulb.
Headlamps
6. Remove the old bulb and install a new one.
To replace a headlamp bulb, do the following: 7. Reverse Steps 1 through 5 to install the headlamp
1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-10 assembly.
for 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.
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3. Remove the bulb socket by turning it For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact
counterclockwise. your dealer.
4. Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing the
bulb and turning it counterclockwise.
5. Install the appropriate new bulb into the socket.
6. Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to install the lamp
assembly.
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Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least
twice a year for wear or cracking. See “Wiper Blade
Check” for more information.
Replacement blades come in different types and are
removed in different ways. For the proper type,
see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on
page 5-83.
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{CAUTION: {CAUTION:
Mixing tires could cause you to lose control If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the
while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after
or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel
vehicle may not handle properly, and you could fail suddenly, causing a crash. Use only
could have a crash. Using tires of different radial-ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle.
sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle.
CAUTION: (Continued)
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{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
Notice: Wheel covers will not fit on your compact all these in the proper place.
spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on the compact
spare, you could damage the cover or the spare.
To store a flat or spare tire, do the following:
Do not try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare
tire. It will not fit. Store the wheel cover in the cargo 1. Put the flat or spare tire in the compact spare tire
area until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced. 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. See Compact Spare Tire on
page 5-66.
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Notice: Tire chains will not fit your compact spare. • Nail Polish Remover
Using them can damage your vehicle and can They can all be hazardous — some more than
damage the chains too. Do not use tire chains on others —and they can all damage the vehicle, too.
your compact spare.
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Capacities
Application
English Metric
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a 1.41 lbs 0.64 kg
Cooling System 7.9 quarts 7.5 L
Engine Oil with Filter 4.2 quarts 4.0 L
Fuel Tank 14.5 gallons 55.0 L
Transaxle, Automatic 7.3 quarts 6.9 L
Transaxle, Manual 1.9 quarts 1.8 L
Wheel Nut Torque 81 lb ft 110 Y
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.
Engine Specifications
Engine VIN Code Transaxle Spark Plug Gap
Automatic and
2.0L L4 (L34) Z 0.039 inch (1.0mm)
Manual
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❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, ❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months,
whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
❑ Replace passenger compartment air filter. If you drive
regularly under dusty conditions, the filter may
84,000 Miles (140 000 km)
require replacement more often. ❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months,
❑ Inspect engine air cleaner filter. If necessary, replace whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
the filter. If vehicle is driven in dusty/dirty conditions, ❑ Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation
inspect filter at every engine oil change. See on page 5-52 for proper rotation pattern and
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-17 for more additional information. (See footnote +.)
information. An Emission Control Service. (See
footnote †.) 87,000 Miles (145 000 km)
❑ Inspect drive belt(s). ❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months,
whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
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Odometer
Date Serviced By Maintenance Record
Reading
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General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. The offer is available for a limited period of time from
Customer Assistance Center the date of vehicle purchase/lease. For more details, or
Paseo de la Reforma # 2740 to determine your vehicle’s eligibility, visit
Col. Lomas de Bezares gmmobility.com or call the GM Mobility Assistance
C.P. 11910, Mexico, D.F. Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text telephone (TTY) users,
01-800-508-0000 call 1-800-833-9935.
Long Distance: 011-52-53 29 0 800 GM of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Call
1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details. TTY users call
1-800-263-3830.
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Daytime Running Lamps .................................. 3-15 E
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light ............. 3-40 Electrical System
Defensive Driving ............................................. 4-2 Add-On Equipment ...................................... 5-75
Doing Your Own Service Work ........................... 5-4 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ................... 5-79
Dome Lamp ................................................... 3-17 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 5-76
Door Headlamp Wiring ......................................... 5-76
Ajar Light ................................................... 3-40 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ......................... 5-77
Central Door Unlocking System ....................... 2-9 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...... 5-76
Door Ajar Reminder ....................................... 2-9 Windshield Wiper Fuses ............................... 5-76
Locks .......................................................... 2-8 Engine
Power Door Locks ......................................... 2-9 Air Cleaner/Filter ......................................... 5-17
Rear Door Security Locks ............................. 2-10 Battery ....................................................... 5-33
Driver Check and Service Engine Soon Light ............ 3-36
Position, Safety Belt ..................................... 1-14 Coolant ...................................................... 5-20
Seat Tilt Adjuster ........................................... 1-3 Coolant Heater ............................................ 2-20
Driving Coolant Temperature Gage ........................... 3-35
At Night ..................................................... 4-14 Cooling System Inspection ............................ 6-23
City ........................................................... 4-18
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