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CAUTION:
If
something
is
between
an
occupant
and
an
airbag,
the
airbag
might
not
inflate
properly
or
it
might
force
the
object
into
that
person
causing
severe
injury
or
even
death.
The
path
of
an
inflating
airbag
must
be
kept
clear.
Do
not
put
anything
between
an
occupant
and
an
airbag,
and
do
not
attach
or
put
anything
on
the
steering
wheel
hub
or
on
or
near
any
other
airbag
covering.
Do
not
let
seat
covers
block
the
inflation
path
of
a
side
impact
airbag.
When
Should
an
Airbag
Inflate?
The
driver’s
and
right
front
passenger’s
frontal
airbags
are
designed
to
inflate
in
moderate
to
severe
frontal
or
near-frontal
crashes.
But
they
are
designed
to
inflate
only
if
the
impact
exceeds
a
predetermined
deployment
threshold.
Deployment
thresholds
take
into
account
a
variety
of
desired
deployment
and
non-deployment
events
and
are
used
to
predict
how
severe
a
crash
is
likely
to
be
in
time
for
the
airbags
to
inflate
and
help
restrain
the
occupants.
Whether
your
frontal
airbags
will
or
should
deploy
is
not
based
on
how
fast
your
vehicle
is
traveling.
It
depends
largely
on
what
you
hit,
the
direction
of
the
impact
and
how
quickly
your
vehicle
slows
down.
If
the
front
of
your
vehicle
goes
straight
into
a
wall
that
does
not
move
or
deform,
the
threshold
level
is
about
9
to
14
mph
(14
to
23
km/h).
(The
threshold
level
can
vary,
however,
with
specific
vehicle
design,
so
that
it
can
be
somewhat
above
or
below
this
range.)
Airbags
may
inflate
at
dif
ferent
crash
speeds.
For
example:
•
If
the
vehicle
hits
a
stationary
object,
the
airbag
could
inflate
at
a
dif
ferent
crash
speed
than
if
the
object
were
moving.
•
If
the
object
deforms,
the
airbag
could
inflate
at
a
dif
ferent
crash
speed
than
if
the
object
does
not
deform.
•
If
the
vehicle
hits
a
narrow
object
(like
a
pole)
the
airbag
could
inflate
at
a
dif
ferent
crash
speed
than
if
the
vehicle
hits
a
wide
object
(like
a
wall).
•
If
the
vehicle
goes
into
an
object
at
an
angle
the
airbag
could
inflate
at
a
dif
ferent
crash
speed
than
if
the
vehicle
goes
straight
into
the
object.
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Table of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
7
Default Chapter
2
How to Use this Manual
2
Vehicle Symbols
4
Table of Contents
7
Front Seats
8
Manual Seats
8
Driver Seat Tilt Adjuster
9
Power Seat
9
Manual Lumbar
10
Heated Seats
11
Reclining Seatbacks
11
Head Restraints
13
Rear Seats
14
Rear Seat Operation
14
Safety Belts
16
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
16
Why Safety Belts Work
17
Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
20
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
21
Driver Position
22
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
28
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
29
Right Front Passenger Position
29
Rear Seat Passengers
30
Safety Belt Pretensioners
33
Safety Belt Extender
33
Child Restraints
34
Older Children
34
Infants and Young Children
36
Child Restraint Systems
40
Where to Put the Restraint
42
Top Strap
43
Top Strap Anchor Location
45
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
45
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System
48
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
48
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
50
Airbag System
55
Where Are the Airbags
58
When Should an Airbag Inflate
60
What Makes an Airbag Inflate
61
How Does an Airbag Restrain
62
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
62
Passenger Sensing System
64
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
68
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
69
Restraint System Check
69
Checking Your Restraint Systems
69
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
70
Section 2 Features and Controls
71
Keys
72
Remote Keyless Entry System
74
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
75
Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
75
Battery Replacement
76
Doors and Locks
77
Door Locks
77
Central Door Unlocking System
78
Power Door Locks
78
Door Ajar Reminder
79
Rear Door Security Locks
79
Lockout Protection
80
Trunk
80
Windows
82
Power Windows
83
Sun Visors
83
Arming the System
84
Theft-Deterrent Systems
84
Theft-Deterrent System
84
Immobilizer
85
Disarming the System
85
How to Detect a Tamper Condition
85
How to Turn off the System Alarm
85
Immobilizer Operation
86
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
87
New Vehicle Break-In
87
Ignition Positions
87
Starting Your Engine
88
Engine Coolant Heater
89
Automatic Transaxle Operation
90
Hold Mode Functions
93
Parking Brake
94
Shifting into Park (P)
95
Shifting out of Park (P)
96
Parking over Things that Burn
97
Engine Exhaust
97
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
98
Mirrors
99
Manual Rearview Mirror
99
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
99
Outside Power Mirrors
100
Outside Convex Mirror
100
Outside Heated Mirrors
101
Storage Areas
101
Glove Box
101
Cupholder(S)
101
Coinholder(S)
101
Sunglasses Storage Compartment
102
Center Console Storage Area
102
Rear Seat Armrest
102
Sunroof
103
Section 3 Instrument Panel
105
Instrument Panel Overview
108
Hazard Warning Flashers
109
Other Warning Devices
109
Horn
110
Tilt Wheel
110
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
110
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
111
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
111
Flash-To-Pass
111
Windshield Wipers
112
Windshield Washer
113
Cruise Control
114
Exterior Lamps
117
Headlamps on Reminder
117
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
118
Fog Lamps
119
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
119
Instrument Panel Brightness
119
Dome Lamp
120
Entry Lighting
120
Map Lamps
120
Accessory Power Outlets
121
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
122
Clock
122
Climate Controls
123
Climate Control System
123
Defogging and Defrosting
125
Automatic Climate Control System
126
Automatic Operation
127
Manual Operation
128
Outlet Adjustment
132
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
133
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
134
Instrument Panel Cluster
134
Speedometer and Odometer
136
Trip Odometer
136
Safety Belt Reminder Light
136
Safety Belt Reminder Tone
137
Airbag Readiness Light
137
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
138
Charging System Light
139
Brake System Warning Light
140
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
141
Speed Sensitive Power Steering (SSPS)
141
Warning Light
142
Traction Control System (TCS)
142
Traction Control System Active Light
142
Traction off Light
143
Hold Mode Light
143
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
144
Tire Pressure Light
144
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
145
If the Light Is Flashing
146
If the Light Is on Steady
146
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
147
Oil Pressure Light
148
Cruise Control Light
149
Highbeam on Light
149
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
149
Indicator Light
149
Door Ajar Light
149
Trunk Ajar Light (Sedan)
150
Fuel Gage
150
Low Fuel Warning Light
151
Audio System(S)
151
Radio with CD (Base Level)
152
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
153
Playing a CD
154
Radio with CD (MP3)
155
Setting Preset Stations
156
Using an Mp3 CD
158
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer
162
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
165
Radio Reception
165
Care of Your Cds
165
Care of Your CD Player
166
Backglass Antenna
166
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
167
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
168
Defensive Driving
168
Drunken Driving
168
Braking
171
Control of a Vehicle
171
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
172
Braking in Emergencies
173
Traction Control System (TCS)
174
Speed Sensitive Power Steering (Ssps)
175
Steering
175
Steering in Emergencies
176
Steering Tips
176
Off-Road Recovery
177
Passing
178
Loss of Control
179
Driving at Night
181
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
182
Driving through Deep Standing Water
184
Driving through Flowing Water
184
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
184
City Driving
185
Freeway Driving
186
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
187
Highway Hypnosis
188
Hill and Mountain Roads
188
Winter Driving
190
Driving on Snow or Ice
191
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
192
If You Are Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice
194
Or Snow
194
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
194
Loading Your Vehicle
195
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
196
Towing
199
Towing Your Vehicle
199
Dinghy Towing
200
Recreational Vehicle Towing
200
Towing a Trailer
201
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
203
Service
205
California Proposition 65 Warning
205
Doing Your Own Service Work
206
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
207
Your Vehicle
207
Fuel
207
Gasoline Octane
207
Gasoline Specifications
208
California Fuel
208
Additives
209
Fuels in Foreign Countries
209
Filling Your Tank
210
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
212
Checking Things under the Hood
213
Hood Release
213
Engine Compartment Overview
214
Engine Oil
215
Checking Engine Oil
216
When to Add Engine Oil
216
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
217
Engine Oil Additives
218
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
219
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
220
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
221
Engine Coolant
221
What to Use
222
Adding Coolant
223
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
224
Engine Overheating
224
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
225
Cooling System
226
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
227
Power Steering Fluid
231
Adding Washer Fluid
232
Windshield Washer Fluid
232
Brakes
233
Brake Adjustment
235
Battery
236
Vehicle Storage
236
Jump Starting
237
Bulb Replacement
241
Halogen Bulbs
241
Headlamps
242
Front Turn Signal Lamps
243
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
244
Parking Lamps
245
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps
246
Replacement Bulbs
246
Headlamp Aiming
241
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
247
Tires
248
Tire Sidewall Labelling
249
Tire Size
251
Tire Terminology and Definitions
251
Inflation - Tire Pressure
254
How to Check
255
Tire Inspection and Rotation
256
When It Is Time for New Tires
257
Buying New Tires
258
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
258
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
260
Wheel Replacement
260
Tire Chains
261
If a Tire Goes Flat
262
Changing a Flat Tire
263
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
264
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
265
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
269
Compact Spare Tire
269
Appearance Care
270
Fabric/Carpet
270
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
271
Using Cleaner on Fabric
271
Vinyl
272
Leather
272
Instrument Panel
272
Interior Plastic Components
272
Glass Surfaces
272
Weatherstrips
273
Washing Your Vehicle
273
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
273
Finish Care
273
Windshield and Wiper Blades
274
Aluminum Wheels
274
Tires
275
Sheet Metal Damage
275
Finish Damage
275
Underbody Maintenance
275
Chemical Paint Spotting
276
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
276
Vehicle Identification
277
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
277
Service Parts Identification Label
278
Electrical System
278
Add-On Electrical Equipment
278
Headlamp Wiring
278
Windshield Wiper Fuses
278
Power Windows and Other Power Options
278
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
279
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
279
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
281
Capacities and Specifications
285
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
286
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
287
Introduction
288
Maintenance Requirements
288
Maintenance Schedule
288
Your Vehicle and the Environment
288
How this Section Is Organized
289
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
290
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
290
Selecting the Right Schedule
291
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
293
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
300
Engine Oil Level Check
305
At Least Once a Month
305
Part B: Owner Checks and Services
305
At each Fuel Fill
305
At Least Once a Year
306
Starter Switch Check
307
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
308
Underbody Flushing Service
308
At Least Twice a Year
306
Engine Cooling System Inspection
309
Exhaust System Inspection
309
Fuel System Inspection
309
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
309
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
309
Brake System Inspection
310
Throttle System Inspection
310
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
311
Part E: Maintenance Record
313
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information
317
Customer Assistance and Information
318
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
318
Online Owner Center
319
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
320
Customer Assistance Offices
320
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
321
Roadside Assistance Program
321
Canadian Roadside Assistance
322
Courtesy Transportation
323
Additional Program Information
324
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
325
Reporting Safety Defects
326
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
326
Service Manuals
327
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
326
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
326
Service Publications Ordering Information
327
Current and Past Model Order Forms
328
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Brand
Chevrolet
Model
2005 Epica
Category
Automobile
Language
English
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