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... Parts ...5-86 Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance Information ...7-1 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...
... Parts ...5-86 Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance Information ...7-1 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...
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... Infants and Young Children ...1-34 Child Restraint Systems ...1-37 Air Bag Systems ...1-51 Where Are the Air Bags? ...1-54 When Should an Air Bag Inflate? ...1-57 What Makes an Air Bag Inflate? ...1-57 How Does an Air Bag Restrain? ...1-58 What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates? ...l -58 Se!?.licincJ Vnllr Air B._g-Eqlrippec!\!ehic!E? ...1-69 Restraint System Check ...1-61 Checking...
... Infants and Young Children ...1-34 Child Restraint Systems ...1-37 Air Bag Systems ...1-51 Where Are the Air Bags? ...1-54 When Should an Air Bag Inflate? ...1-57 What Makes an Air Bag Inflate? ...1-57 How Does an Air Bag Restrain? ...1-58 What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates? ...l -58 Se!?.licincJ Vnllr Air B._g-Eqlrippec!\!ehic!E? ...1-69 Restraint System Check ...1-61 Checking...
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... * r o d ; That's why safety belts make such good sense. q y & m . ~ n t ~ l s t ~ m on!!/; s n they are belted. And your strongest bones take the forces. Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use ot safety belts. With safety belts, you 're upside down as the vehicle does. \ / - not instead.... That's true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in a vehicle that has air bags, you 're wearing a safety belt or not. But they work with y c safety belts - Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in the vehicle after an accident, so ...
... * r o d ; That's why safety belts make such good sense. q y & m . ~ n t ~ l s t ~ m on!!/; s n they are belted. And your strongest bones take the forces. Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use ot safety belts. With safety belts, you 're upside down as the vehicle does. \ / - not instead.... That's true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in a vehicle that has air bags, you 're wearing a safety belt or not. But they work with y c safety belts - Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in the vehicle after an accident, so ...
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holdit. against, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can 1-35 Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can be secured in a crash only 25 mph at (... kg) force on a person's arms. A baby should be seriously injured or killed. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for young children and infants. For example, in an appropriate restraint. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children, but not for them.
holdit. against, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can 1-35 Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can be secured in a crash only 25 mph at (... kg) force on a person's arms. A baby should be seriously injured or killed. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for young children and infants. For example, in an appropriate restraint. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children, but not for them.
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... (Continued) 1-40 These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle, but the child also has to be very close to the inflating air bag. General Motors, therefore, recommends that come with the restraint which may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a rear-facing child... restraint can seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger's air bag inflates. Always secure a rear-facing child restraint in the rear rather than the front seat. the front pass ger seat. When choosing a...
... (Continued) 1-40 These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle, but the child also has to be very close to the inflating air bag. General Motors, therefore, recommends that come with the restraint which may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a rear-facing child... restraint can seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger's air bag inflates. Always secure a rear-facing child restraint in the rear rather than the front seat. the front pass ger seat. When choosing a...
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Be sure to the inflating air bag. Your vehicle has a right front passenger bag. Never air put arear-facing chilc straint inthisseallere'swhy: 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the rear-facing child restraint ... belt through or around the restraint. Secure the child in a rear seat. Put the restraint on the seat. 3. Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag, always move the seat as far back as the instructions say. 1. This is a safer place, you how. Always secure a rear-facing child restraint in the...
Be sure to the inflating air bag. Your vehicle has a right front passenger bag. Never air put arear-facing chilc straint inthisseallere'swhy: 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the rear-facing child restraint ... belt through or around the restraint. Secure the child in a rear seat. Put the restraint on the seat. 3. Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag, always move the seat as far back as the instructions say. 1. This is a safer place, you how. Always secure a rear-facing child restraint in the...
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... closest to the door. 1-51 Air Bag Systems This part explains the frontal and side impact air bag systems. Your vehicle has a frontal air bag for the driver and a frontal air bag for the right front passenger. If your vehicle has a side impact air bag for the driver, the a words AIR BAG will appear on the air bag covering on side of the right...
... closest to the door. 1-51 Air Bag Systems This part explains the frontal and side impact air bag systems. Your vehicle has a frontal air bag for the driver and a frontal air bag for the right front passenger. If your vehicle has a side impact air bag for the driver, the a words AIR BAG will appear on the air bag covering on side of the right...
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... but don't replacethem. Therefore, you need to work with federal regulations. And, for some important things about the air bag systems... 1-52 Frontal air bags for the driver and right front passenger are designed to inflate only in moderate to severe crashes where something CAUTION: ...(Continued) Frontal air bags are designed to help minimize the risk of an inflating frontal air bag while providing enough force to severe frontal and frontal near crashes. Air bags are designed to deploy only in moderate to perform properly....
... but don't replacethem. Therefore, you need to work with federal regulations. And, for some important things about the air bag systems... 1-52 Frontal air bags for the driver and right front passenger are designed to inflate only in moderate to severe crashes where something CAUTION: ...(Continued) Frontal air bags are designed to help minimize the risk of an inflating frontal air bag while providing enough force to severe frontal and frontal near crashes. Air bags are designed to deploy only in moderate to perform properly....
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...CAUTION: (Continued) Anyone who is designed for them. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for air bag inflation before and during a crash. They aren't esigned to an inflating air bag, as possible whilestill maintaining control of this manual called...you 're too close to, any air bag when it could seriously injure you were leaning forward, it inflates can provide. 1 its air bag system is up against the door. _ _ ~~ ~ \ a c Both frontal and side impact air bags inflate with frontal air bags. Always secure children properly in your ...
...CAUTION: (Continued) Anyone who is designed for them. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for air bag inflation before and during a crash. They aren't esigned to an inflating air bag, as possible whilestill maintaining control of this manual called...you 're too close to, any air bag when it could seriously injure you were leaning forward, it inflates can provide. 1 its air bag system is up against the door. _ _ ~~ ~ \ a c Both frontal and side impact air bags inflate with frontal air bags. Always secure children properly in your ...
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instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The driver's air bag is an electrical problem. Where Are the Air Bags? The system checks the air bag electrical system for more information. See Air Bag Readiness Light on page 3-24 for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-54
instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The driver's air bag is an electrical problem. Where Are the Air Bags? The system checks the air bag electrical system for more information. See Air Bag Readiness Light on page 3-24 for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-54
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If your vehicle has one, the driver's side impact air bag is in the side of the driver's seatback closest to the door. 1-55 The right front passenger's air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side.
If your vehicle has one, the driver's side impact air bag is in the side of the driver's seatback closest to the door. 1-55 The right front passenger's air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side.
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The path of a side impact air bag. Don't let seat covers block the inflation path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear. If your vehicle has one, the passenger's side impact air bag is in the side of the passenger's seatback closest to the door. 1-56 Don't put anything between an occupant _. an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object intothat person causing severe injury or even death. If something __ between an occupant and an air bag, and don't attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering.
The path of a side impact air bag. Don't let seat covers block the inflation path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear. If your vehicle has one, the passenger's side impact air bag is in the side of the passenger's seatback closest to the door. 1-56 Don't put anything between an occupant _. an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object intothat person causing severe injury or even death. If something __ between an occupant and an air bag, and don't attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering.
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...quickly the vehicle slows down in frontal and near-frontal impacts. Side impact air hags 2,rp designed t n inflate in a crash. What Makes an Air Bag Inflate? For vehicles with side impact air bags, the air bag modules are located in moderate to the driver's and/or right front passenger's... l n \ / r or rear impacts, because irrflation v?lou!dnot help the occupant. The threshold level can say whether an air bag should have a side impact air bag. Side impact air bags are designed to a vehicle or because of the damage to inflate only if the impact speed is about 9 to 14 mph (...
...quickly the vehicle slows down in frontal and near-frontal impacts. Side impact air hags 2,rp designed t n inflate in a crash. What Makes an Air Bag Inflate? For vehicles with side impact air bags, the air bag modules are located in moderate to the driver's and/or right front passenger's... l n \ / r or rear impacts, because irrflation v?lou!dnot help the occupant. The threshold level can say whether an air bag should have a side impact air bag. Side impact air bags are designed to a vehicle or because of the damage to inflate only if the impact speed is about 9 to 14 mph (...
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... the vehicle, nor does it quickly deflates, so quickly that come into contact with you may not even realize the air bag inflated. Air bag inflation doesn't prevent the driver from seeing or being able to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering...gradually. These components include the steering wheel hub for the driver's frontal air bag and the instrument panel for a short time. But the frontal air bags would not help you in the deflated air bags. Side impact air bags would not help you in moderate to severe side collisions for the driver...
... the vehicle, nor does it quickly deflates, so quickly that come into contact with you may not even realize the air bag inflated. Air bag inflation doesn't prevent the driver from seeing or being able to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering...gradually. These components include the steering wheel hub for the driver's frontal air bag and the instrument panel for a short time. But the frontal air bags would not help you in the deflated air bags. Side impact air bags would not help you in moderate to severe side collisions for the driver...
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... the driver's or or the right front passenger's air bag, the air bag covering on your air bag system. After an air bag inflates, you should get them, the air bag system won 't work properly. A new system will include air bag modu!es and possibly other parts. The module records information about the air bag system. You may have breathing problems but can mean...
... the driver's or or the right front passenger's air bag, the air bag covering on your air bag system. After an air bag inflates, you should get them, the air bag system won 't work properly. A new system will include air bag modu!es and possibly other parts. The module records information about the air bag system. You may have breathing problems but can mean...
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... the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on your vehicle. Air bag systems do so. For up to do not need regular maintenance. 1-60 Be sure to follow proper service procedures, and make sure... the person performing work for you are close to inflate while someone is disconnected, an air bag can be serviced. Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be injured if you is qualified to 10 minutes after the ignition key is...
... the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on your vehicle. Air bag systems do so. For up to do not need regular maintenance. 1-60 Be sure to follow proper service procedures, and make sure... the person performing work for you are close to inflate while someone is disconnected, an air bag can be serviced. Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be injured if you is qualified to 10 minutes after the ignition key is...
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.... They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and have it repaired. If you in a crash. Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems Nowand then, makesure the safety belt reminder light and... frayed safety belts may not protect you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) 1-61
.... They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and have it repaired. If you in a crash. Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems Nowand then, makesure the safety belt reminder light and... frayed safety belts may not protect you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) 1-61
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..., safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. A crash can damage the restraint systems in a crash. To help make sure your vehicle. If an air bag inflates, you need new belts or LATCH system parts? New parts and repairs may be if worn But if the belts were stretched, as possible.... A damaged restraint system may mean you will need to have them . See Air Bag Systems on page 1-51. 1-62 After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system wasn't being used at...
..., safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. A crash can damage the restraint systems in a crash. To help make sure your vehicle. If an air bag inflates, you need new belts or LATCH system parts? New parts and repairs may be if worn But if the belts were stretched, as possible.... A damaged restraint system may mean you will need to have them . See Air Bag Systems on page 1-51. 1-62 After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system wasn't being used at...
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... plans to closely meet your needs. A complete OnStar' user's guide and the terms and conditions of the Onstar@ Subscription Service Agreement are : Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment Emergency Services Roadside Assistance Stolen Vehicle Tracking AccidentAssist Remote Door Unlock OnStar' uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless communications, and state of...
... plans to closely meet your needs. A complete OnStar' user's guide and the terms and conditions of the Onstar@ Subscription Service Agreement are : Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment Emergency Services Roadside Assistance Stolen Vehicle Tracking AccidentAssist Remote Door Unlock OnStar' uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless communications, and state of...
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... on when you start the vehicle or comes on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. If the air bag readiness light stays on after you if there is an air bag readiness light on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle, and it will come on for...
... on when you start the vehicle or comes on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. If the air bag readiness light stays on after you if there is an air bag readiness light on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle, and it will come on for...
