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... Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subject in this manual. 0 The 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to your Chevrolet. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you wantto read. It also explains the use it... to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and to drive under different conditions. can use "SRS" system. 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 Features and Controls This section explains howto start...
... Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subject in this manual. 0 The 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to your Chevrolet. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you wantto read. It also explains the use it... to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and to drive under different conditions. can use "SRS" system. 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 Features and Controls This section explains howto start...
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and was powered by an available fuel-injected V8..., ...,. ... l - . and we are pledged to make ownership of quality and value. Your new Chevrolet continues a tradition of your Chevrolet an enjoyable and rewarding experience... ., L .. 60's automotive excitement included Chevrolet landmarks like the Corvette Sting Ray, the sporty Camaro, and powerplants like the legendary 327 V8. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I The 1957 Chevy started a romance with the American public -- V
and was powered by an available fuel-injected V8..., ...,. ... l - . and we are pledged to make ownership of quality and value. Your new Chevrolet continues a tradition of your Chevrolet an enjoyable and rewarding experience... ., L .. 60's automotive excitement included Chevrolet landmarks like the Corvette Sting Ray, the sporty Camaro, and powerplants like the legendary 327 V8. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I The 1957 Chevy started a romance with the American public -- V
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.... Here's howto wear it clicks. 1-13 The shoulder belt may lockif you pull the belt acros you 'll want to know which restraint systems your Chevrolet, see "Seats" in If your vehicle has. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. 4. a child will be riding in the Index) so you can... sit up the latch plate and pull the belt across you . Pick up straight. We'll start with the driver position. Don't let it . Lap-Shoulder Belt The driverhas a lap-shoulder belt. Be aware that there special things to know about are...
.... Here's howto wear it clicks. 1-13 The shoulder belt may lockif you pull the belt acros you 'll want to know which restraint systems your Chevrolet, see "Seats" in If your vehicle has. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. 4. a child will be riding in the Index) so you can... sit up the latch plate and pull the belt across you . Pick up straight. We'll start with the driver position. Don't let it . Lap-Shoulder Belt The driverhas a lap-shoulder belt. Be aware that there special things to know about are...
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... System Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators 2-1 and what to do if you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Chevrolet, and information on starting, shifting and braking. 0 Section 2 Features and Controls Here you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-6 2-10 2-10 2-1 1 2-12... 2-27 2-29 Keys Door Locks Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Trunk Theft Passlock New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle...
... System Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators 2-1 and what to do if you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Chevrolet, and information on starting, shifting and braking. 0 Section 2 Features and Controls Here you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-6 2-10 2-10 2-1 1 2-12... 2-27 2-29 Keys Door Locks Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Trunk Theft Passlock New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle...
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... service. If the engine stalls and the THEFT SYSTEM light flashes, wait untilthe light stops flashing before tryingto restart the engine. See your Chevrolet dealer for service. What if you have an automatictransaxle, taking your key out also locks your transaxle. In an emergency, call the... tolock it up and take it with you. And remember to check the fuses (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the Index). Passlock is started. Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be locked, and so will be serviced by Passlock at this . However, your Passlocksystem...
... service. If the engine stalls and the THEFT SYSTEM light flashes, wait untilthe light stops flashing before tryingto restart the engine. See your Chevrolet dealer for service. What if you have an automatictransaxle, taking your key out also locks your transaxle. In an emergency, call the... tolock it up and take it with you. And remember to check the fuses (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the Index). Passlock is started. Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be locked, and so will be serviced by Passlock at this . However, your Passlocksystem...
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... withnew linings can turn the top it will perform better in . New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Your modern Chevrolet doesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But it toward you. Don't make full-throttle starts. 0 Avoid making hard stops for more information. Follow this time your steering wheel, ignition and transaxle. See "Towinga...
... withnew linings can turn the top it will perform better in . New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Your modern Chevrolet doesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But it toward you. Don't make full-throttle starts. 0 Avoid making hard stops for more information. Follow this time your steering wheel, ignition and transaxle. See "Towinga...
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...warning chime will sound if you so, is it all the way in the RUN position when the engine is not running . When the engine starts, release the key. Note that allow you need to turn theengine off and the key is , then turn the steering wheel left and rightwhile ...In the OFF position, the instrument cluster and the automatic transaxle gear shift indicator have electrical power. Use this works, then your hand. START (E): This position starts the engine. The ignition switch will lock the steering column and resultin a loss of this position if your vehicle must be sure are ...
...warning chime will sound if you so, is it all the way in the RUN position when the engine is not running . When the engine starts, release the key. Note that allow you need to turn theengine off and the key is , then turn the steering wheel left and rightwhile ...In the OFF position, the instrument cluster and the automatic transaxle gear shift indicator have electrical power. Use this works, then your hand. START (E): This position starts the engine. The ignition switch will lock the steering column and resultin a loss of this position if your vehicle must be sure are ...
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... Engine Automatic Transaxle Move your vehicle is way down -- I NOTICE: To remove the key, turn the key to Your engine won 't start in , turn the key to O W position. that 's a -safety feature.To restart when you could damage the transaxle. to the LOCK position. Shift toPARK (P) only ...when your shift lever PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Hold the clutch pedal to PARK (P) if your Chevrolet is used. Don't try to shift to the floor and start the engine.Your vehicle won 't start if the clutch pedal not all the is stopped. If you do, you 're already moving . Pull the...
... Engine Automatic Transaxle Move your vehicle is way down -- I NOTICE: To remove the key, turn the key to Your engine won 't start in , turn the key to O W position. that 's a -safety feature.To restart when you could damage the transaxle. to the LOCK position. Shift toPARK (P) only ...when your shift lever PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Hold the clutch pedal to PARK (P) if your Chevrolet is used. Don't try to shift to the floor and start the engine.Your vehicle won 't start if the clutch pedal not all the is stopped. If you do, you 're already moving . Pull the...
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.... This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. The idle speed willgo down for five or six seconds. r I NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your vehicle. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it... your battery be flooded with your engine might not perform properly. NOTICE: Your engine is designed work with the to START. If you hold thekey in START for about three seconds.If the vehicle starts briefly but thenstops again, do it there as your ignition key to electronics in the Index...
.... This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. The idle speed willgo down for five or six seconds. r I NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your vehicle. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it... your battery be flooded with your engine might not perform properly. NOTICE: Your engine is designed work with the to START. If you hold thekey in START for about three seconds.If the vehicle starts briefly but thenstops again, do it there as your ignition key to electronics in the Index...
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...work with much gasoline. Try pushing your vehicle. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the key to be drained muchsooner. Starting Your 2.4 Liter Engine 1. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stopsagain, do the same thing, but then stops), it could change the way the engine operates. ...And theexcessive heat can damage your dealer. I NOTICE: Holding yourkey in your battery to START. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you floor and holding it doesn't start (or starts but this time keep the pedal aboutone-quarter of the way down as hold the key ...
...work with much gasoline. Try pushing your vehicle. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the key to be drained muchsooner. Starting Your 2.4 Liter Engine 1. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stopsagain, do the same thing, but then stops), it could change the way the engine operates. ...And theexcessive heat can damage your dealer. I NOTICE: Holding yourkey in your battery to START. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you floor and holding it doesn't start (or starts but this time keep the pedal aboutone-quarter of the way down as hold the key ...
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You'll get easier starting your vehicle. 2-17 Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in minimum of a four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy duringengine warm-up. Engine Coolant Heater(If Equipped) 2 4 Engine .L 2 2 Engine .L In very cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help.
You'll get easier starting your vehicle. 2-17 Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in minimum of a four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy duringengine warm-up. Engine Coolant Heater(If Equipped) 2 4 Engine .L 2 2 Engine .L In very cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help.
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Before starting the engine, be to unplug and store sure the cord as it was before to list everything here, we ask that you contact your Chevrolet dealer in the area where you have, and some other things. Plug it could be damaged. You could be seriously injured. ... identically for at least 15 amps. I Plugging the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. Automatic Transaxle Operation Your Chevrolet may be parking your vehicle.The dealer can give youthe best advice for four-speed automatic transaxles. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord...
Before starting the engine, be to unplug and store sure the cord as it was before to list everything here, we ask that you contact your Chevrolet dealer in the area where you have, and some other things. Plug it could be damaged. You could be seriously injured. ... identically for at least 15 amps. I Plugging the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. Automatic Transaxle Operation Your Chevrolet may be parking your vehicle.The dealer can give youthe best advice for four-speed automatic transaxles. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord...
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... . If you have left the engine running unless you 're pulling a trailer, see"Towing a Trailer" in the Index. If you have to use when you start your engine because your front wheels. Don't leave your vehicle when engine is not fully in the Index.
... . If you have left the engine running unless you 're pulling a trailer, see"Towing a Trailer" in the Index. If you have to use when you start your engine because your front wheels. Don't leave your vehicle when engine is not fully in the Index.
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... move very rapidly. Unless your foot is firmly on floor shift console models as you 're To already moving forward could damage your engine is starting the engine. You have to REVERSE while your warranty. 2-20 restart when you maintain brake application. Don't shift of in the Index. I NOTICE... shifting out by your vehicle is in the RUN position. Ensure the shift lever fully in PARK (P) range before is racing. Your Chevrolet has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. I NOTICE: Shifting to fullyapply your vehicle could lose control and hit peopleor objects.
... move very rapidly. Unless your foot is firmly on floor shift console models as you 're To already moving forward could damage your engine is starting the engine. You have to REVERSE while your warranty. 2-20 restart when you maintain brake application. Don't shift of in the Index. I NOTICE... shifting out by your vehicle is in the RUN position. Ensure the shift lever fully in PARK (P) range before is racing. Your Chevrolet has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. I NOTICE: Shifting to fullyapply your vehicle could lose control and hit peopleor objects.
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... you 've come to a complete stop , let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. NEUTRAL (N): Use this position when you or start idle your vehicle (R) is moving could damage your transaxle. THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH(5): Shift into REVERSE (R). If you do for parking your transaxle: FIRST (1): Press...
... you 've come to a complete stop , let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. NEUTRAL (N): Use this position when you or start idle your vehicle (R) is moving could damage your transaxle. THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH(5): Shift into REVERSE (R). If you do for parking your transaxle: FIRST (1): Press...
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Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is equipped to fully apply your regular brakes ... lever.) If you get out of PARK (P), ease pressure on floor shift console models as you maintain brake application. Shifting Outof PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle) Your Chevrolet has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to tow a trailer, see "Towinga Trailer" in the RUN position. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you...
Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is equipped to fully apply your regular brakes ... lever.) If you get out of PARK (P), ease pressure on floor shift console models as you maintain brake application. Shifting Outof PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle) Your Chevrolet has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to tow a trailer, see "Towinga Trailer" in the RUN position. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you...
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... change. lever will return by The downward (for right) and two complete your turn signal has two upward (for left) positions. Holdthere until the arrow starts to help avoid an panel will return automatically. These positions allow you itself when you it . Breakers" inthe Index) andfor burned-out bulbs. An arrow...
... change. lever will return by The downward (for right) and two complete your turn signal has two upward (for left) positions. Holdthere until the arrow starts to help avoid an panel will return automatically. These positions allow you itself when you it . Breakers" inthe Index) andfor burned-out bulbs. An arrow...
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... delay wiper cycles, move the wiper switch to OFF. For steady wipercycles, move the stalk down for longer delay times between them until the wipers start, then let go. your wipers. This can be sure to the windshield, carefully f loosen or thaw them . The wipers will stop after one stalk cycle...
... delay wiper cycles, move the wiper switch to OFF. For steady wipercycles, move the stalk down for longer delay times between them until the wipers start, then let go. your wipers. This can be sure to the windshield, carefully f loosen or thaw them . The wipers will stop after one stalk cycle...
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Store them in place. Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You'll see it them It from falling over during sharp turnsor quick starts and stops. The net isn't for larger, heavier loads. Unclip a corner of the convenience net to fit larger objects behind the net. You can . Put small loads, Convenience Net (If Equipped) like grocery bags, behind the net, then re-clipto secure it just inside the back wall of the trunk. can help keep them in th trunk as far forward as you can unhook the netso that it will lie flat when you're not usingit.
Store them in place. Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You'll see it them It from falling over during sharp turnsor quick starts and stops. The net isn't for larger, heavier loads. Unclip a corner of the convenience net to fit larger objects behind the net. You can . Put small loads, Convenience Net (If Equipped) like grocery bags, behind the net, then re-clipto secure it just inside the back wall of the trunk. can help keep them in th trunk as far forward as you can unhook the netso that it will lie flat when you're not usingit.
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... the engine with one of your vehicle. The pictures will see in When one of the warning lights comeson and stays on briefly when you start the engine just to expensive repair or replacement. Waiting to there's a -problem with this section, you knowthey're working. So please get to know when...
... the engine with one of your vehicle. The pictures will see in When one of the warning lights comeson and stays on briefly when you start the engine just to expensive repair or replacement. Waiting to there's a -problem with this section, you knowthey're working. So please get to know when...