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...Customer Assistance Information ...7-2 7-10 Reporting Safety Defects ...INDEX ...1 The 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...Front Seats ...Rear Seats Safety Belts ...Child Restraints ...Air Bag Systems ...Restraint System Check Features and Controls ...Keys ...Doors Locks and ?AdilldGVd§ ...Theft-Deterrent Systems ...Starting and Operating Your Vehicle Mirrors ...Onstar@ System ...Storage Areas ...Sunroof Instrument Panel ...Instrument Panel Overview ...Climate Controls Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ...Audio System(s) ...1-1 1-2 1-8 1-9 1-31 1-51 1-61...
...Customer Assistance Information ...7-2 7-10 Reporting Safety Defects ...INDEX ...1 The 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...Front Seats ...Rear Seats Safety Belts ...Child Restraints ...Air Bag Systems ...Restraint System Check Features and Controls ...Keys ...Doors Locks and ?AdilldGVd§ ...Theft-Deterrent Systems ...Starting and Operating Your Vehicle Mirrors ...Onstar@ System ...Storage Areas ...Sunroof Instrument Panel ...Instrument Panel Overview ...Climate Controls Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ...Audio System(s) ...1-1 1-2 1-8 1-9 1-31 1-51 1-61...
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See Manual Seats on page 1-41, if the child restraint has one. Never air put arear-facing chilc straint inthisseallere'swhy: 2. Your vehicle has a right front passenger bag. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the rear-facing child restraint... passenger's air bag inflates. Be sure to the inflating air bag. Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Although a rear seat is because the back of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. Always secure a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat....
See Manual Seats on page 1-41, if the child restraint has one. Never air put arear-facing chilc straint inthisseallere'swhy: 2. Your vehicle has a right front passenger bag. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the rear-facing child restraint... passenger's air bag inflates. Be sure to the inflating air bag. Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Although a rear seat is because the back of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. Always secure a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat....
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...) ...2-28 Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle) ...2.30 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle) ...2.30 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-31 Engine Exhaust ...2.31 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ...2.32 Mirrors ...2.33 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-33 Outside Remote Control Mirror ...2.33 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-33 Outside Convex Mirror ...2.34 Outside Breakaway Mirror ...2.34 Onstar@ System ...2-36 Storage Areas ...2.38 n ~ u ploidel is) ...L . on i ~ V Center Console Storage Area ...2.38 Convenience Net ...2-38 Sunroof ...2.39 n Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry System...
...) ...2-28 Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle) ...2.30 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle) ...2.30 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-31 Engine Exhaust ...2.31 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ...2.32 Mirrors ...2.33 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-33 Outside Remote Control Mirror ...2.33 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-33 Outside Convex Mirror ...2.34 Outside Breakaway Mirror ...2.34 Onstar@ System ...2-36 Storage Areas ...2.38 n ~ u ploidel is) ...L . on i ~ V Center Console Storage Area ...2.38 Convenience Net ...2-38 Sunroof ...2.39 n Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry System...
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... vehicle from the driver's or front passenger's door lock switch. Close the door. 3. DO the same thing to lock the doors. Use a key to unlock the doors. Using the Rear Door Security Lock 1. Rear Door Security Locks If your vehicle is a four-door model, it is in use. 2-9 Press the lower portion of the switch to move the lock all of the doors - Power Door Locks If your vehicle has this feature is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers...
... vehicle from the driver's or front passenger's door lock switch. Close the door. 3. DO the same thing to lock the doors. Use a key to unlock the doors. Using the Rear Door Security Lock 1. Rear Door Security Locks If your vehicle is a four-door model, it is in use. 2-9 Press the lower portion of the switch to move the lock all of the doors - Power Door Locks If your vehicle has this feature is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers...
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... vehicle is equipped with a valid key. Remember to restart the engine. If a correct key i not used or the s ignition lock cylinder is tampered with, fuel is a passive theft-deterrent system. How to Turn Off the System Alarm If the system alarm is active, it to START to turn off the alarm and disarm the system. The system will also re-arm if all doors and trunk are...
... vehicle is equipped with a valid key. Remember to restart the engine. If a correct key i not used or the s ignition lock cylinder is tampered with, fuel is a passive theft-deterrent system. How to Turn Off the System Alarm If the system alarm is active, it to START to turn off the alarm and disarm the system. The system will also re-arm if all doors and trunk are...
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... vehicle needs service. Turn the key only with your engine and release the switch. such as the radio. 2-19 A warning chime will sound if you in the ignition. Notice: If your key seems stuck LOCK and you open the driver's door when the ignition is in OFF and the key is moving . wheel left and right while you to operate electrical accessories, these works, then your electrical accessories, and to display some instrument panel warning lights...
... vehicle needs service. Turn the key only with your engine and release the switch. such as the radio. 2-19 A warning chime will sound if you in the ignition. Notice: If your key seems stuck LOCK and you open the driver's door when the ignition is in OFF and the key is moving . wheel left and right while you to operate electrical accessories, these works, then your electrical accessories, and to display some instrument panel warning lights...
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... the driver's door is stopped. Notice: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is opened. 2-20 Manual Transaxle To remove the key, turn the key to LOCK and pull it straight out. that 's a safety feature. Once the key is turned from the ignition unless the key release button is turned to OFF. Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle) The ignition key cannot be in neutral and the parking brake engaged. Starting Your Engine Automatic Transaxle Move your shift lever...
... the driver's door is stopped. Notice: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is opened. 2-20 Manual Transaxle To remove the key, turn the key to LOCK and pull it straight out. that 's a safety feature. Once the key is turned from the ignition unless the key release button is turned to OFF. Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle) The ignition key cannot be in neutral and the parking brake engaged. Starting Your Engine Automatic Transaxle Move your shift lever...
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...: FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into 5: THIRD ( 3 ) ,FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5), the same way you start or idle your engine. The repairs would not be covered by your vehicle. 2-26 THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH ( ) Shift into FIRST (1). NEUTRAL (N): Use this position when you do for parking your warranty. Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for SECOND (2). You can shift into REVERSE (R). Then...
...: FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into 5: THIRD ( 3 ) ,FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5), the same way you start or idle your engine. The repairs would not be covered by your vehicle. 2-26 THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH ( ) Shift into FIRST (1). NEUTRAL (N): Use this position when you do for parking your warranty. Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for SECOND (2). You can shift into REVERSE (R). Then...
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... parking brake lever, If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will show you when to shift to the next higher gear for the light to the next higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions let you. Manual shown, Automatic similar The parking brake lever is located between the bucket seats. Ignore the light when you downshift. Don't shift down and pull up -shift light. To set the parking brake...
... parking brake lever, If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will show you when to shift to the next higher gear for the light to the next higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions let you. Manual shown, Automatic similar The parking brake lever is located between the bucket seats. Ignore the light when you downshift. Don't shift down and pull up -shift light. To set the parking brake...
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... cannot shift out of Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle) Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. push the shift lever all the way into the gear you wish. (Press the shift lever button before you maintain brake application. Apply and hold the brake pedal down but still can turn the ignition key to OFF, remove the key and release the clutch. Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle) Before leaving your vehicle fixed as...
... cannot shift out of Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle) Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. push the shift lever all the way into the gear you wish. (Press the shift lever button before you maintain brake application. Apply and hold the brake pedal down but still can turn the ignition key to OFF, remove the key and release the clutch. Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle) Before leaving your vehicle fixed as...
Owner's Manual
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... windshield. An indicator light will run the air conditioning compressor. @ 0 (Off): To turn the knob all the way counterclockwise to the ilooi oiitlets. & (Recirculate): This mode keeps outside air from entering your vehicle or to help heat or cool the air inside your vehicle. (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the instrument panel outlets, and then directs the remaining air to increase or decrease the fan speed...
... windshield. An indicator light will run the air conditioning compressor. @ 0 (Off): To turn the knob all the way counterclockwise to the ilooi oiitlets. & (Recirculate): This mode keeps outside air from entering your vehicle or to help heat or cool the air inside your vehicle. (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the instrument panel outlets, and then directs the remaining air to increase or decrease the fan speed...
Owner's Manual
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...-lock brakes and there's a problem with your vehicle is equipped with the brake system warning light on , you still have brakes, but you turn the ignition to OFF. If the regular brake system warning light is also on after you've pulled of the road and stopped f carefully, have anti-lock brakes. Then start the engine again to an accident. See Brake System Warning Light on for service. This is on , turn the ignition key...
...-lock brakes and there's a problem with your vehicle is equipped with the brake system warning light on , you still have brakes, but you turn the ignition to OFF. If the regular brake system warning light is also on after you've pulled of the road and stopped f carefully, have anti-lock brakes. Then start the engine again to an accident. See Brake System Warning Light on for service. This is on , turn the ignition key...
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Dinghy Towing You may dinghy tow your vehicle could be badly damaged. 4-33 Shift your transaxle to unlock the steering wheel. 3. Turn the ignition key to OFF to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Release the parking brake Notice: Make sure that the towing speed does not exceed 65 mph (110 km/h), or your vehicle from the front following these steps: 1. Set the parking brake. 2.
Dinghy Towing You may dinghy tow your vehicle could be badly damaged. 4-33 Shift your transaxle to unlock the steering wheel. 3. Turn the ignition key to OFF to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Release the parking brake Notice: Make sure that the towing speed does not exceed 65 mph (110 km/h), or your vehicle from the front following these steps: 1. Set the parking brake. 2.
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... the American Automobile Manufacturers Association and endorsed by the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association for the "Auto Makers' Choice" label on the pump. Gasoline meeting these specifications could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to other gasoline. If the octane is less than 87, you may get a heavy knocking noise when you might damage your engine needs service.
... the American Automobile Manufacturers Association and endorsed by the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association for the "Auto Makers' Choice" label on the pump. Gasoline meeting these specifications could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to other gasoline. If the octane is less than 87, you may get a heavy knocking noise when you might damage your engine needs service.
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... inspected each time the tires are necessary to drive with your brakesSee CalipedKnuckle Maintenance Inspection on mae 6-23. , d rThebrake v1 Ir warning sound eans that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are first applied or lightly applied. Brake linings should be replaced as complete axle sets. Brake Wear Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. When tires are...
... inspected each time the tires are necessary to drive with your brakesSee CalipedKnuckle Maintenance Inspection on mae 6-23. , d rThebrake v1 Ir warning sound eans that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are first applied or lightly applied. Brake linings should be replaced as complete axle sets. Brake Wear Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. When tires are...
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... tires on your tires have a crash. Using tires of different sizes may not handle properly, and you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number, make sure they are designed to drive with the wheels on all right to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating, traction, ride and other things during normal service on your vehicle. If you mix tires of tires you to have tires...
... tires on your tires have a crash. Using tires of different sizes may not handle properly, and you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number, make sure they are designed to drive with the wheels on all right to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating, traction, ride and other things during normal service on your vehicle. If you mix tires of tires you to have tires...
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... the system inspected and repaired at once. Manual Transaxle Check It is the only reason for fluid loss. Also see Cleaning the Outside of the windshield. Check for leaks. Wiper Blade Check Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all hood latch assemblies, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, hood and body door hinges, rear compartment and any folding seat hardware. A fluid loss in the clutch reservoir.
... the system inspected and repaired at once. Manual Transaxle Check It is the only reason for fluid loss. Also see Cleaning the Outside of the windshield. Check for leaks. Wiper Blade Check Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all hood latch assemblies, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, hood and body door hinges, rear compartment and any folding seat hardware. A fluid loss in the clutch reservoir.
Owner's Manual
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... Wiring ...5-81 Headlamps ...5-45 Bulb Replacement ...5-45 Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps ...5-47 Halogen Bulbs ...5-45 Highway Hypnosis ...4-22 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-22 Hitches ...4-39 Hood Checking Things Under ...5-10 Release ...5-10 Horn ...3-4 How the System Alarm is Activated ...2-16 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank ...5-29 How to Check ...5-52 How to Check and Add Fluid ...5-21 How to Check Power Steering Fluid ...5-33...
... Wiring ...5-81 Headlamps ...5-45 Bulb Replacement ...5-45 Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps ...5-47 Halogen Bulbs ...5-45 Highway Hypnosis ...4-22 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-22 Hitches ...4-39 Hood Checking Things Under ...5-10 Release ...5-10 Horn ...3-4 How the System Alarm is Activated ...2-16 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank ...5-29 How to Check ...5-52 How to Check and Add Fluid ...5-21 How to Check Power Steering Fluid ...5-33...
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...Restraints ...1-34 Inflation - Periodic Maintenance ...6-22 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Dm-+ Cn-1 c qcl v U U U L ...6-22 Throttle System ...Instrument Panel Cluster ...3-22 Overview ...3-2 UIIU UGUI LL Instrument Panel Brightness ...Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...Interior Lamps ...Interior Plastic Components ... 3-14 5-82 3-14 5-73 J Jump Starting ... ...5-40 K Key Lock Cylinders Service ...6-19 KeyRelease Button (Manual Transaxle) ...2-20 Keyless Entry System ...2-3 ...2-2 Keys ..., 1 Lamps Exterior ...Interior ...LampsOnReminder ...Lap-Shoulder Belt ...3-12 ...3-14 ...3-12...
...Restraints ...1-34 Inflation - Periodic Maintenance ...6-22 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Dm-+ Cn-1 c qcl v U U U L ...6-22 Throttle System ...Instrument Panel Cluster ...3-22 Overview ...3-2 UIIU UGUI LL Instrument Panel Brightness ...Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...Interior Lamps ...Interior Plastic Components ... 3-14 5-82 3-14 5-73 J Jump Starting ... ...5-40 K Key Lock Cylinders Service ...6-19 KeyRelease Button (Manual Transaxle) ...2-20 Keyless Entry System ...2-3 ...2-2 Keys ..., 1 Lamps Exterior ...Interior ...LampsOnReminder ...Lap-Shoulder Belt ...3-12 ...3-14 ...3-12...
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... Maintenance When Trailer Towing ...Making Turns ...4-40 Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-30 Manual Seats ...1-2 Manual Transaxle ...Fluid ...Operation ...Manual Transaxle Check ...Manual Windows ...Map Lamps ...Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-24 Part E . Virgin Islands) ...Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ...Outside Breakaway Mirror ...Outside Convex Mirror ...Outside Power Mirrors ...Outside Remote Control Mirror ...MyGMLink.com ...~ ~ .. Periodic Maintenance...
... Maintenance When Trailer Towing ...Making Turns ...4-40 Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-30 Manual Seats ...1-2 Manual Transaxle ...Fluid ...Operation ...Manual Transaxle Check ...Manual Windows ...Map Lamps ...Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-24 Part E . Virgin Islands) ...Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ...Outside Breakaway Mirror ...Outside Convex Mirror ...Outside Power Mirrors ...Outside Remote Control Mirror ...MyGMLink.com ...~ ~ .. Periodic Maintenance...
