Owner's Manual
Page 1
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-8 Child Restraints ...1-29 Air Bag Systems ...1-47 Restraint System Check ...1-56 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-7 Windows ...2-12 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-14 Starting ...
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-8 Child Restraints ...1-29 Air Bag Systems ...1-47 Restraint System Check ...1-56 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-7 Windows ...2-12 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-14 Starting ...
Owner's Manual
Page 7
... Seatbacks ...1-4 Head Restraints ...1-5 Seatback Latches ...1-6 Easy Entry Seat ...1-6 Rear Seats ...1-7 Rear Seat Operation ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-8 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-8 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-12 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-13 Driver Position ...1-14 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-22 Right Front Passenger Position ...1-22 Rear Seat Passengers ...1-23 Rear Safety...
... Seatbacks ...1-4 Head Restraints ...1-5 Seatback Latches ...1-6 Easy Entry Seat ...1-6 Rear Seats ...1-7 Rear Seat Operation ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-8 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-8 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-12 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-13 Driver Position ...1-14 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-22 Right Front Passenger Position ...1-22 Rear Seat Passengers ...1-23 Rear Safety...
Owner's Manual
Page 11
... be in the seat and wear your body. In a crash you buckle up over your abdomen. In a crash the belt could go into it won't be there, not at your head. Then sit well back in front of your pelvic bones. Head Restraints {CAUTION: Sitting ... the vehicle is closest to the top of you 're reclined like this. The belt forces would be against your safety belt properly. Adjust your head restraint so that the top of a neck injury in a crash. 1-5 The lap belt can 't do its job because it , receiving neck or other injuries. This position reduces...
... be in the seat and wear your body. In a crash you buckle up over your abdomen. In a crash the belt could go into it won't be there, not at your head. Then sit well back in front of your pelvic bones. Head Restraints {CAUTION: Sitting ... the vehicle is closest to the top of you 're reclined like this. The belt forces would be against your safety belt properly. Adjust your head restraint so that the top of a neck injury in a crash. 1-5 The lap belt can 't do its job because it , receiving neck or other injuries. This position reduces...
Owner's Manual
Page 13
... a sudden stop or crash. To raise the seatback, push the seatback up to return it to make sure it is locked. {CAUTION: A safety belt that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted. Pull the release straps located in a crash. After raising the rear seatback, always check to...
... a sudden stop or crash. To raise the seatback, push the seatback up to return it to make sure it is locked. {CAUTION: A safety belt that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted. Pull the release straps located in a crash. After raising the rear seatback, always check to...
Owner's Manual
Page 14
... properly too. {CAUTION: Don't let anyone ride where he or she can't wear a safety belt properly. In the same crash, you might not be, if you should not do with seats and safety belts. CAUTION: (Continued) buckled up. You can be ejected from it. Be sure everyone in your... vehicle is extremely dangerous to use safety belts properly. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your vehicle that is not equipped with safety belts. Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you 're not wearing a...
... properly too. {CAUTION: Don't let anyone ride where he or she can't wear a safety belt properly. In the same crash, you might not be, if you should not do with seats and safety belts. CAUTION: (Continued) buckled up. You can be ejected from it. Be sure everyone in your... vehicle is extremely dangerous to use safety belts properly. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your vehicle that is not equipped with safety belts. Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you 're not wearing a...
Owner's Manual
Page 15
In most crashes buckling up . A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could have a crash, you 'll be in or on wheels. 1-9 Suppose it's just a seat on anything, you ride in a crash. But most crashes are ... to buckle up does matter...a lot! In most states and in between. Your vehicle has a light that even buckled up, a person wouldn't survive. See Safety Belt Reminder Light on as it will be so serious that comes on page 3-23. You never know if you don't know if it goes. After...
In most crashes buckling up . A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could have a crash, you 'll be in or on wheels. 1-9 Suppose it's just a seat on anything, you ride in a crash. But most crashes are ... to buckle up does matter...a lot! In most states and in between. Your vehicle has a light that even buckled up, a person wouldn't survive. See Safety Belt Reminder Light on as it will be so serious that comes on page 3-23. You never know if you don't know if it goes. After...
Owner's Manual
Page 18
... I be - whether you slow down . And your strongest bones take the forces. You stop over more time to stop. With safety belts, you 're wearing a safety belt or not. That's why safety belts make such good sense. 1-12 A: You could be trapped in the vehicle after an accident, so you can unbuckle a safety...
... I be - whether you slow down . And your strongest bones take the forces. You stop over more time to stop. With safety belts, you 're wearing a safety belt or not. That's why safety belts make such good sense. 1-12 A: You could be trapped in the vehicle after an accident, so you can unbuckle a safety...
Owner's Manual
Page 19
...should I have to buckle up to get the most of them in your vehicle has. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of safety belts. And there are for everyone . 1-13 Follow those rules for everyone 's protection. But they work with the driver position. That's true not ...in side and other collisions. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of adult size. How to know about safety belts and children. A: Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be an excellent driver, but especially in a vehicle that there are supplemental...
...should I have to buckle up to get the most of them in your vehicle has. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of safety belts. And there are for everyone . 1-13 Follow those rules for everyone 's protection. But they work with the driver position. That's true not ...in side and other collisions. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of adult size. How to know about safety belts and children. A: Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be an excellent driver, but especially in a vehicle that there are supplemental...
Owner's Manual
Page 20
... secure. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it properly. 1. Pull up on page 1-28. If the belt isn't long enough, see "Seats" in the Index. 3. To see how, see Safety Belt Extender on the latch plate to unlock it get twisted. Adjust the seat so you . Pick up straight. Don...'t let it . Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to make sure it is positioned so you would be able to wear it clicks. Then pull...
... secure. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it properly. 1. Pull up on page 1-28. If the belt isn't long enough, see "Seats" in the Index. 3. To see how, see Safety Belt Extender on the latch plate to unlock it get twisted. Adjust the seat so you . Pick up straight. Don...'t let it . Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to make sure it is positioned so you would be able to wear it clicks. Then pull...
Owner's Manual
Page 21
... retractor. 1-15 In a crash, this applies force to take belt restraining forces. If you pull the belt very quickly out of the belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. The shoulder belt should be less likely to slide under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. To make the lap... down on the buckle end of the body are best able to the strong pelvic bones. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or crash, or if you slid under the lap belt. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. 5. And you pull up on the hips, just touching the...
... retractor. 1-15 In a crash, this applies force to take belt restraining forces. If you pull the belt very quickly out of the belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. The shoulder belt should be less likely to slide under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. To make the lap... down on the buckle end of the body are best able to the strong pelvic bones. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or crash, or if you slid under the lap belt. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. 5. And you pull up on the hips, just touching the...
Owner's Manual
Page 22
... your shoulder. You can move the height adjuster to the desired position. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (Four Door Models) Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that the shoulder portion of the belt is right for you want it, try to move it has locked into position.... 1-16 After you move the adjuster to where you . Adjust the height so that is centered on the shoulder belt guide.
... your shoulder. You can move the height adjuster to the desired position. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (Four Door Models) Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that the shoulder portion of the belt is right for you want it, try to move it has locked into position.... 1-16 After you move the adjuster to where you . Adjust the height so that is centered on the shoulder belt guide.
Owner's Manual
Page 23
In a crash, you would move forward too much protection this ? {CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won't give nearly as much , which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your shoulder belt is too loose. Q: What's wrong with this way. 1-17
In a crash, you would move forward too much protection this ? {CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won't give nearly as much , which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your shoulder belt is too loose. Q: What's wrong with this way. 1-17
Owner's Manual
Page 24
The belt forces would go up over your belt into the buckle nearest you. This could cause serious internal injuries. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-18 In a crash, the belt would be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this ? {CAUTION: You can be there, not at the pelvic bones. Q: What's wrong with this . Always buckle your abdomen.
The belt forces would go up over your belt into the buckle nearest you. This could cause serious internal injuries. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-18 In a crash, the belt would be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this ? {CAUTION: You can be there, not at the pelvic bones. Q: What's wrong with this . Always buckle your abdomen.
Owner's Manual
Page 25
Also, the belt would increase the chance of head and neck injury. It should be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under the arm. In a crash, your liver or spleen. A: The shoulder belt is worn under your arm. You could also severely injure internal organs like your body would move too far forward, which would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren't as strong as shoulder bones. Q: What's wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-19
Also, the belt would increase the chance of head and neck injury. It should be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under the arm. In a crash, your liver or spleen. A: The shoulder belt is worn under your arm. You could also severely injure internal organs like your body would move too far forward, which would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren't as strong as shoulder bones. Q: What's wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-19
Owner's Manual
Page 26
In a crash, you wouldn't have the full width of the belt to fix it. If a belt is twisted across the body. 1-20 A: The belt is twisted, make it straight so it can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. Q: What's wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can work properly, or ask your dealer to spread impact forces.
In a crash, you wouldn't have the full width of the belt to fix it. If a belt is twisted across the body. 1-20 A: The belt is twisted, make it straight so it can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. Q: What's wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can work properly, or ask your dealer to spread impact forces.
Owner's Manual
Page 27
If you slam the door on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. 1-21
If you slam the door on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. 1-21
Owner's Manual
Page 28
... on page 1-14. If you will engage the child restraint locking feature. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for one thing. Like all occupants, they don't wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, ...the key to be seriously injured if they are more likely that the fetus won't be worn as low as the driver's safety belt - except for everyone, including pregnant women. Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to protect the mother. If this happens, just let the...
... on page 1-14. If you will engage the child restraint locking feature. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for one thing. Like all occupants, they don't wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, ...the key to be seriously injured if they are more likely that the fetus won't be worn as low as the driver's safety belt - except for everyone, including pregnant women. Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to protect the mother. If this happens, just let the...
Owner's Manual
Page 29
Here's how to unlock it. Don't let it clicks. 1-23 Then pull the belt across you more often in a crash. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to wear one properly. 1. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it get twisted. Pick up ! Accident statistics show...people in the rear seat are hurt more slowly. 2. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. Rear passengers who aren't safety belted can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. Rear Seat Passengers It's very important for rear seat passengers to buckle...
Here's how to unlock it. Don't let it clicks. 1-23 Then pull the belt across you more often in a crash. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to wear one properly. 1. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it get twisted. Pick up ! Accident statistics show...people in the rear seat are hurt more slowly. 2. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. Rear passengers who aren't safety belted can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. Rear Seat Passengers It's very important for rear seat passengers to buckle...
Owner's Manual
Page 30
If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it is secure. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the latch plate to . 3. If the belt is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you pull up on the buckle end of the belt as you ever had to make sure it . Make sure the release button on the buckle is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on the shoulder part. 1-24 Pull up on page 1-28.
If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it is secure. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the latch plate to . 3. If the belt is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you pull up on the buckle end of the belt as you ever had to make sure it . Make sure the release button on the buckle is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on the shoulder part. 1-24 Pull up on page 1-28.
Owner's Manual
Page 31
... push the button on the hips, just touching the thighs. And you slid under the lap belt. This could increase injury. If you 'd be less likely to slide under it, the belt would move forward too much, which could cause serious or even fatal injuries. In a crash this applies force ...to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. {CAUTION: You can ...
... push the button on the hips, just touching the thighs. And you slid under the lap belt. This could increase injury. If you 'd be less likely to slide under it, the belt would move forward too much, which could cause serious or even fatal injuries. In a crash this applies force ...to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. {CAUTION: You can ...