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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 and ...2-16 2-18 2-33 2-36 2-38 2-39 3-1 3-2 3-17 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...
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 ...2-16 2-18 2-33 2-36 2-38 2-39 3-1 3-2 3-17 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...
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... FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY '\b' DO NOT INSTALL A 'ORWARD-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT IN THIS SEATING POSITION DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS '{o :i ENGINE OIL PRESSUREw d 4 OWNERS MANUAL SERVICE ?"OR L"CK UNLOCK a SERVICE MANUAL a IfL?I
... FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY '\b' DO NOT INSTALL A 'ORWARD-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT IN THIS SEATING POSITION DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS '{o :i ENGINE OIL PRESSUREw d 4 OWNERS MANUAL SERVICE ?"OR L"CK UNLOCK a SERVICE MANUAL a IfL?I
Owner's Manual
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... air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger's air bag, or both the air bag module and seatback for service. You may have breathing problems but can mean that your dealer for the driver's and right front passenaer's side impact air bag. ...the covering for people with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about the readiness of asthma or other breathing trouble. The service manual for your air bag system. Let only qualified technicians work properly. 0 When an air bag inflates, there is dust in the vehicle should...
... air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger's air bag, or both the air bag module and seatback for service. You may have breathing problems but can mean that your dealer for the driver's and right front passenaer's side impact air bag. ...the covering for people with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about the readiness of asthma or other breathing trouble. The service manual for your air bag system. Let only qualified technicians work properly. 0 When an air bag inflates, there is dust in the vehicle should...
Owner's Manual
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... and the battery is working on page 7-I 1. Avoid yellow connectors. Air bag systems do so. You can still inflate during improper service. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on your vehicle. They are probably part of the air bag system. Be sure to follow proper... service procedures, and make sure the person performing work for you are close to an air bag when it inflates. You don't...
... and the battery is working on page 7-I 1. Avoid yellow connectors. Air bag systems do so. You can still inflate during improper service. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on your vehicle. They are probably part of the air bag system. Be sure to follow proper... service procedures, and make sure the person performing work for you are close to an air bag when it inflates. You don't...
Owner's Manual
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Normally, the transmitter and receiver resynchronize automatically. To resynchronize your vehicle. 2. Hold the buttons for service. 2-7 During this time, the doors should lock and unlock once. This confirms the resynchronization. However, under certain circumstances, manual resynchronization may be required. If the doors do not lock and unlock, see your signal. Stand close to...
Normally, the transmitter and receiver resynchronize automatically. To resynchronize your vehicle. 2. Hold the buttons for service. 2-7 During this time, the doors should lock and unlock once. This confirms the resynchronization. However, under certain circumstances, manual resynchronization may be required. If the doors do not lock and unlock, see your signal. Stand close to...
Owner's Manual
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... If none RUN allow you to operate electrical accessories, these works, then your hand. D (RUN): This is running , ACCESSORY and could cause a collision. On manual transaxle vehicles, turning the key to LOCK will sound if you open the driver's door when the ignition is in OFF and the key is... in the ignition. The switch stays in E (START): This position starts the engine. Turn the key only with your vehicle needs service. This could break the key or the ignition switch. such as the radio. 2-19 Don't press the key release button while the vehicle is moving...
... If none RUN allow you to operate electrical accessories, these works, then your hand. D (RUN): This is running , ACCESSORY and could cause a collision. On manual transaxle vehicles, turning the key to LOCK will sound if you open the driver's door when the ignition is in OFF and the key is... in the ignition. The switch stays in E (START): This position starts the engine. Turn the key only with your vehicle needs service. This could break the key or the ignition switch. such as the radio. 2-19 Don't press the key release button while the vehicle is moving...
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... light is on, the brake system warning light will also come on then, have it fixed so it stays on , have the vehicle towed for service. If the warning light comes on while you need to shift to the next higher gear. If it will stay on when you may go... floor. It may notice that the pedal is divided into two parts. This light comes on if your brake system inspected right away. 3-26 See Manual Transaxle Operation on page 4-31. The light will be ready to warn you have a brake problem. Up-Shift Light If you have...
... light is on, the brake system warning light will also come on then, have it fixed so it stays on , have the vehicle towed for service. If the warning light comes on while you need to shift to the next higher gear. If it will stay on when you may go... floor. It may notice that the pedal is divided into two parts. This light comes on if your brake system inspected right away. 3-26 See Manual Transaxle Operation on page 4-31. The light will be ready to warn you have a brake problem. Up-Shift Light If you have...
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...and have someone pick up on the brake pedal. When You Are Ready to see that are especially important in this manual, and the Index will need service more on this information before you start your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: startyourengine, shift into...4-42 Towing a Trailer (Manual Transaxle) Do not tow a trailer if your vehicle is clear of these is covered in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, drive belt, cooling system and brake system. See Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 5-25. Engine ...
...and have someone pick up on the brake pedal. When You Are Ready to see that are especially important in this manual, and the Index will need service more on this information before you start your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: startyourengine, shift into...4-42 Towing a Trailer (Manual Transaxle) Do not tow a trailer if your vehicle is clear of these is covered in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, drive belt, cooling system and brake system. See Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 5-25. Engine ...
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...Replacement ...5-57 Tire Chains ...5-59 If a Tire Goes Flat ...5-60 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-60 Compact Spare Tire ...5-70 Service ...5.3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5.4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5.4 Fuel ...5.5 Gasoline Octane ...5.5 Gasoline Specifications ...5.5 California Fuel ...5.6 Additives... 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 Coolant ...5.22 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap ...5-24 Engine Overheating ...5.25 Cooling System ...
...Replacement ...5-57 Tire Chains ...5-59 If a Tire Goes Flat ...5-60 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-60 Compact Spare Tire ...5-70 Service ...5.3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5.4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5.4 Fuel ...5.5 Gasoline Octane ...5.5 Gasoline Specifications ...5.5 California Fuel ...5.6 Additives... 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 Coolant ...5.22 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap ...5-24 Engine Overheating ...5.25 Cooling System ...
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... dealer before you might add to the outside of Your Vehicle Things you attemptany vehicle maintenance task. Be sure to use the proper service manual. See Part E: Maintenance Record on page 7-11. If you perform. This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance. ...much more about how to service your vehicle can later break or fall off. Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to use the proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners. "English" and "metric" fasteners can . To order the proper service manual, see Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ...
... dealer before you might add to the outside of Your Vehicle Things you attemptany vehicle maintenance task. Be sure to use the proper service manual. See Part E: Maintenance Record on page 7-11. If you perform. This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance. ...much more about how to service your vehicle can later break or fall off. Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to use the proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners. "English" and "metric" fasteners can . To order the proper service manual, see Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ...
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... one or more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. Manual Transaxle Fluid It is mainly driven under any of these conditions, the fluid and filter do not use only fluid labeled DEXRON@-Ill,because...check the transaxle fluid level. In hilly or mountainous terrain. A transaxle fluid leak is the only reason for the proper fluid to the dealership service department and have it repaired as soon as possible. A transaxle fluid leak is the only reason for your automatic transaxle. See Part D: ...
... one or more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. Manual Transaxle Fluid It is mainly driven under any of these conditions, the fluid and filter do not use only fluid labeled DEXRON@-Ill,because...check the transaxle fluid level. In hilly or mountainous terrain. A transaxle fluid leak is the only reason for the proper fluid to the dealership service department and have it repaired as soon as possible. A transaxle fluid leak is the only reason for your automatic transaxle. See Part D: ...
Owner's Manual
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... 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Chassis Lubrication (or 6 months, whichever occurs first). This is true for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial application. See Towing a Trailer (Automatic Transaxle) on page 4-36 or Towing a Trailer (Manual Transaxle) on top of these conditions cause engine oii i break o down sooner. 6-5 One of these conditions...
... 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Chassis Lubrication (or 6 months, whichever occurs first). This is true for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial application. See Towing a Trailer (Automatic Transaxle) on page 4-36 or Towing a Trailer (Manual Transaxle) on top of these conditions cause engine oii i break o down sooner. 6-5 One of these conditions...
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... information. (See footnote +.) 6-9 whichever occurs first). Uses such as found in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. and !?nt;7t!'nn on page 5-53 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) vehicle is mainly driven under...vehicle under one or more of these conditions: - In hilly or mountainous terrain. - If you are driving in taxi, police or delivery service. Manual transaxle fluid doesn't require change. 45,000 Miles (75000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first...
... information. (See footnote +.) 6-9 whichever occurs first). Uses such as found in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. and !?nt;7t!'nn on page 5-53 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) vehicle is mainly driven under...vehicle under one or more of these conditions: - In hilly or mountainous terrain. - If you are driving in taxi, police or delivery service. Manual transaxle fluid doesn't require change. 45,000 Miles (75000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first...
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... where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. - Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) 0 Rotate tires. vehicle is mainly driven under any of...Also see footnote ++.) 99,000 Miles (165 000 km) U Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Manual transaxle fluid doesn't require changing. 150,000 Miles (240000 km) 0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last...
... where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. - Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) 0 Rotate tires. vehicle is mainly driven under any of...Also see footnote ++.) 99,000 Miles (165 000 km) U Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Manual transaxle fluid doesn't require changing. 150,000 Miles (240000 km) 0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last...
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...you do not use your vehicle under one or more of these conditions: - Manual transaxle fluid doesn't require change. 52,500Miles (87 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, wilicilever UCCUIS Service. 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See...5-53 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) (Also see footnote ++.) t Replace engine air cleaner filter.An Emission Control l Service. 50,000 Miles (83000 km) 0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) 0 Change engine oil ...
...you do not use your vehicle under one or more of these conditions: - Manual transaxle fluid doesn't require change. 52,500Miles (87 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, wilicilever UCCUIS Service. 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See...5-53 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) (Also see footnote ++.) t Replace engine air cleaner filter.An Emission Control l Service. 50,000 Miles (83000 km) 0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) 0 Change engine oil ...
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...Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every l 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first). Inspect hoses. these conditions, the fluid and filter do not use . An Emission Control Service. In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (...32°C) or higher. - If you do not require changing. P Inspect engine accessory drive belt. When doing frequent trailer towing. - Manual transaxle fluid doesn't require...
...Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every l 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first). Inspect hoses. these conditions, the fluid and filter do not use . An Emission Control Service. In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (...32°C) or higher. - If you do not require changing. P Inspect engine accessory drive belt. When doing frequent trailer towing. - Manual transaxle fluid doesn't require...
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... fluid level in this system could indicate a problem. See Hydraulic Clutch on page 5-74. Have the system inspected and repaired at once. Manual Transaxle Check It is not necessary to a corrosive environmenr. A transaxle fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. A fluid loss... of the windshield. During very cold, damp weather more frequent application may be required. At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with a clean cloth. Automatic Transaxle Inspection It is not necessary to use. More frequent lubrication may be...
... fluid level in this system could indicate a problem. See Hydraulic Clutch on page 5-74. Have the system inspected and repaired at once. Manual Transaxle Check It is not necessary to a corrosive environmenr. A transaxle fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. A fluid loss... of the windshield. During very cold, damp weather more frequent application may be required. At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with a clean cloth. Automatic Transaxle Inspection It is not necessary to use. More frequent lubrication may be...
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... could cause a heat build-up , binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Look for proper hook-up in a service manual. replace as needed . Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damaged or missing parts. Replace any necessary repairs are cracked... the outside of the cooling system and pressure cap is recommended at once. Replace parts as needed . Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; See Service Publications Ordering Information on page 2-31. See Engine Exhaust on page 7-1 1. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the radiator and air...
... could cause a heat build-up , binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Look for proper hook-up in a service manual. replace as needed . Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damaged or missing parts. Replace any necessary repairs are cracked... the outside of the cooling system and pressure cap is recommended at once. Replace parts as needed . Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; See Service Publications Ordering Information on page 2-31. See Engine Exhaust on page 7-1 1. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the radiator and air...
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...RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 Without Portfolio: Owner's Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 7-11 RETAIL SELL PRICE: $120.00 Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical sewice information needed to Product Service Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your vehicle. In ...intended to assist in the diagnosis and service of your General Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE (1-800-463-7483). Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments, and specifications for GM...
...RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 Without Portfolio: Owner's Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 7-11 RETAIL SELL PRICE: $120.00 Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical sewice information needed to Product Service Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your vehicle. In ...intended to assist in the diagnosis and service of your General Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE (1-800-463-7483). Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments, and specifications for GM...
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... Equipment to the Outside ofYour 5-4 Vehicle ...5-4 Doing Your OwnWork ...EngineSoonLight ...3-30 Publications Ordering Information ...7-11 Vehicle Soon Light ...3-35 Service Bulletins ...7-1 1 Service Manuals ...7-11 SettingPresetStations ...3-38, 3-42, 3-52 Setting the Time Radios with RadioDataSystems(RDS) ...3-36 Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) ...3-36 Setting the Tone(BassTTreble) ...3-38, 3-...
... Equipment to the Outside ofYour 5-4 Vehicle ...5-4 Doing Your OwnWork ...EngineSoonLight ...3-30 Publications Ordering Information ...7-11 Vehicle Soon Light ...3-35 Service Bulletins ...7-1 1 Service Manuals ...7-11 SettingPresetStations ...3-38, 3-42, 3-52 Setting the Time Radios with RadioDataSystems(RDS) ...3-36 Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) ...3-36 Setting the Tone(BassTTreble) ...3-38, 3-...