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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...17 3-21 3-36 . Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Towing ...4-2 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-31 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 5-5 Fuel ...CheckingThingsUnder the Hood ...5-10 ...5-45 Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-50 ...5-51 Tires ...5-71 Appearance Care ...5-80 Vehicle Identification Electrical System ...5-81 ...5-85 Capacities and Specifications Normal...
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...17 3-21 3-36 . Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Towing ...4-2 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-31 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 5-5 Fuel ...CheckingThingsUnder the Hood ...5-10 ...5-45 Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-50 ...5-51 Tires ...5-71 Appearance Care ...5-80 Vehicle Identification Electrical System ...5-81 ...5-85 Capacities and Specifications Normal...
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... cord into an ungrounded outlet could overheat and cause a fire. You could be plugged in front of the coolant heater is not required. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Turn off the engine. 2. The electrical cord is located in a minimum of extension cord could cause an electrical shock.Also...
... cord into an ungrounded outlet could overheat and cause a fire. You could be plugged in front of the coolant heater is not required. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Turn off the engine. 2. The electrical cord is located in a minimum of extension cord could cause an electrical shock.Also...
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.... 3-3 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. M L L G ~ ~ U I Y U V V G I wuuct I U W PIZVE 2 p i ~ b l eY~G. CigaretteLighter I. FogLampButton B. Instrument Panel Brightness Control C. Climate Controls and Rear Window Defogger K. Hood ReleaseLever N.
.... 3-3 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. M L L G ~ ~ U I Y U V V G I wuuct I U W PIZVE 2 p i ~ b l eY~G. CigaretteLighter I. FogLampButton B. Instrument Panel Brightness Control C. Climate Controls and Rear Window Defogger K. Hood ReleaseLever N.
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Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to change the direction of your vehicle. Use the louvers located on the air outlets to help circulate the air inside of the airflow. 3-20 Outlet Adjustment Operation Tips Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the vehicle that may adversely affect the performance of air into your vehicle more effectively. Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may block the flow of the system.
Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to change the direction of your vehicle. Use the louvers located on the air outlets to help circulate the air inside of the airflow. 3-20 Outlet Adjustment Operation Tips Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the vehicle that may adversely affect the performance of air into your vehicle more effectively. Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may block the flow of the system.
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... Vehicle ...5.4 Fuel ...5.5 Gasoline Octane ...5.5 Gasoline Specifications ...5.5 California Fuel ...5.6 Additives ...5.6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5.7 Filling Your Tank ...5-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5.9 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5.10 Hood Release ...5.10 Engine Compartment Overview ...5.12 Engine Oil ...5.14 Engine Air CleanedFilter ...5.18 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5.20 Manual Transaxle Fluid ...5.20 Hydraulic Clutch ...5.21 Engine...
... Vehicle ...5.4 Fuel ...5.5 Gasoline Octane ...5.5 Gasoline Specifications ...5.5 California Fuel ...5.6 Additives ...5.6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5.7 Filling Your Tank ...5-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5.9 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5.10 Hood Release ...5.10 Engine Compartment Overview ...5.12 Engine Oil ...5.14 Engine Air CleanedFilter ...5.18 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5.20 Manual Transaxle Fluid ...5.20 Hydraulic Clutch ...5.21 Engine...
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... panel. You or others could be burned. Be careful not to drop or spill things that burn can get on the driver's side under the hood can start a fire. Things that will burn onto a hot engine. ~ L 5-10 These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and... other fluids, and plastic or rubber. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood, do the following. 1. Pull the handle located inside the vehicle on hot gin ,3arts and start up and injure you even when...
... panel. You or others could be burned. Be careful not to drop or spill things that burn can get on the driver's side under the hood can start a fire. Things that will burn onto a hot engine. ~ L 5-10 These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and... other fluids, and plastic or rubber. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood, do the following. 1. Pull the handle located inside the vehicle on hot gin ,3arts and start up and injure you even when...
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Then go to the front of the hood toward the driver's side. Lower the hood 8 to 10 inches (20 to 25 cm) above the vehicle and release it to its retainer. are on the secondary hood release lever. Check to relieve pressure on the hood prop. 2. Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to latch fully. The secondary hood release lever is C!QSPc! 2nd repe2t the prnresc if necessary 5-1 1 Then lift the hood to make sure the hood is located near the front center of the vehicle and lift up on properly.
Then go to the front of the hood toward the driver's side. Lower the hood 8 to 10 inches (20 to 25 cm) above the vehicle and release it to its retainer. are on the secondary hood release lever. Check to relieve pressure on the hood prop. 2. Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to latch fully. The secondary hood release lever is C!QSPc! 2nd repe2t the prnresc if necessary 5-1 1 Then lift the hood to make sure the hood is located near the front center of the vehicle and lift up on properly.
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Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the engine, you'll see the following: D 5-12
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the engine, you'll see the following: D 5-12
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... Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-29 and Low Coolant Warning Light on your warranty. 5-25 drheated engine can catch fire. If you just open the hood. The costly repairs would not be badly burned. Wait until there is no coolant, your vehicle can he had!y damaged- Steam from it off and...
... Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-29 and Low Coolant Warning Light on your warranty. 5-25 drheated engine can catch fire. If you just open the hood. The costly repairs would not be badly burned. Wait until there is no coolant, your vehicle can he had!y damaged- Steam from it off and...
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... high-speed driving. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in traffic. If there's still no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and let the engine idle. 2. If you get an engine overheat warning with no low coolant light, but see or...
... high-speed driving. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in traffic. If there's still no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and let the engine idle. 2. If you get an engine overheat warning with no low coolant light, but see or...
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Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap 9. Electric Engine Cooling Fan 5-27 Cooling System When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can injure you. The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is not running and can start up even when the engine is boiling, don't do anything else until it cools down. A. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap 9. Electric Engine Cooling Fan 5-27 Cooling System When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can injure you. The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is not running and can start up even when the engine is boiling, don't do anything else until it cools down. A. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
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... 5-72 for more light. But if a battery has filler caps, be present. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Keep hands, clothing and toolsaway from moving engine parts can cause battery gas to take care of that can injure you...
... 5-72 for more light. But if a battery has filler caps, be present. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Keep hands, clothing and toolsaway from moving engine parts can cause battery gas to take care of that can injure you...
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.... Have the system inspected and repaired at once. Have the system inspected and repaired if needed. 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. See Hydraulic Clutch on page 5-74. Check for leaks...
.... Have the system inspected and repaired at once. Have the system inspected and repaired if needed. 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. See Hydraulic Clutch on page 5-74. Check for leaks...
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U.S. 12345579, in Canada 992723, or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGl #2, Category LB or GC-LB. 1 Usage Hood and Door Fluid/Lubricant Weatherstrip Conditioning Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242, or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements...#2, Category LB or GC-LB. Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Canada 10953014, or equivalent). 6-25 Usage Chassis Lubrication Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl I Fluid/Lubricant Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No.
U.S. 12345579, in Canada 992723, or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGl #2, Category LB or GC-LB. 1 Usage Hood and Door Fluid/Lubricant Weatherstrip Conditioning Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242, or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements...#2, Category LB or GC-LB. Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Canada 10953014, or equivalent). 6-25 Usage Chassis Lubrication Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl I Fluid/Lubricant Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No.
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Tires ...ChargingSystemLight ...Check ...Engine Light ...GagesWarningLight ...Check Engine Light ...Checking Coolant ...Checking Engine Oil ...Checking Things Under the Hood ...Checking Your Restraint Systems ...Chemical Paint Spotting ...Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ...Infantsand Young Children ...Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCHSystem) ...Older Children ......
Tires ...ChargingSystemLight ...Check ...Engine Light ...GagesWarningLight ...Check Engine Light ...Checking Coolant ...Checking Engine Oil ...Checking Things Under the Hood ...Checking Your Restraint Systems ...Chemical Paint Spotting ...Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ...Infantsand Young Children ...Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCHSystem) ...Older Children ......
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... 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...
... 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...