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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... Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-29 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-4 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Bulb Replacement ...5-41 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-45 Tires ...5-46 Appearance Care ...5-72 Vehicle Identification ...5-79 Electrical System ...5-80 Capacities and Specifications ...
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... Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-29 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-4 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Bulb Replacement ...5-41 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-45 Tires ...5-46 Appearance Care ...5-72 Vehicle Identification ...5-79 Electrical System ...5-80 Capacities and Specifications ...
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...flates? ...1-54 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-56 Restraint System Check ...1-56 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-56 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-57 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Head Restraints ...1-5 Seatback Latches... 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 ...
...flates? ...1-54 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-56 Restraint System Check ...1-56 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-56 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-57 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Head Restraints ...1-5 Seatback Latches... 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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These restraints use the belt system or the LATCH system in your vehicle - even when no child is in a rear seat. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. {CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if...
These restraints use the belt system or the LATCH system in your vehicle - even when no child is in a rear seat. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. {CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if...
Owner's Manual
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... quickly to inflate in frontal, in rollover or in rear crashes. They aren't designed to do their job and comply with safety belts but don't replace them. And, for some important things about the air bag systems. CAUTION: (Continued) {CAUTION: You can be severely injured or killed in many side... to inflate at all in CAUTION: (Continued) rollover, rear or low-speed frontal crashes, or in a crash if you aren't wearing your safety belt - even if you have provided in your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from the force of your vehicle.
... quickly to inflate in frontal, in rollover or in rear crashes. They aren't designed to do their job and comply with safety belts but don't replace them. And, for some important things about the air bag systems. CAUTION: (Continued) {CAUTION: You can be severely injured or killed in many side... to inflate at all in CAUTION: (Continued) rollover, rear or low-speed frontal crashes, or in a crash if you aren't wearing your safety belt - even if you have provided in your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from the force of your vehicle.
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... parts. • Your vehicle is equipped with a history of the system, when the system commands air bag inflation and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. • Let only qualified technicians work properly. A new system will include air bag 1-55 If you experience breathing problems... following an air bag deployment, you damage the covering for your air bag system won 't be there to help protect you have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel, both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger's air bag, ...
... parts. • Your vehicle is equipped with a history of the system, when the system commands air bag inflation and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. • Let only qualified technicians work properly. A new system will include air bag 1-55 If you experience breathing problems... following an air bag deployment, you damage the covering for your air bag system won 't be there to help protect you have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel, both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger's air bag, ...
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...Systems Now and then, make sure the person performing work for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. Avoid yellow connectors. Your dealer and the service manual have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. 1-56 Torn or frayed safety... belts may not protect you are working on page 7-11. If a belt is disconnected, an air bag can rip apart under impact forces....
...Systems Now and then, make sure the person performing work for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. Avoid yellow connectors. Your dealer and the service manual have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. 1-56 Torn or frayed safety... belts may not protect you are working on page 7-11. If a belt is disconnected, an air bag can rip apart under impact forces....
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... systems in flates, you may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as possible. 1-57 If an air bag in your restraint systems are cut or damaged, replace them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as they would be if worn during a more severe... very minor collision, nothing may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system wasn't being used at the time of the collision. If belts are working properly after a crash, have LATCH system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. A damaged restraint system may mean you need to have them...
... systems in flates, you may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as possible. 1-57 If an air bag in your restraint systems are cut or damaged, replace them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as they would be if worn during a more severe... very minor collision, nothing may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system wasn't being used at the time of the collision. If belts are working properly after a crash, have LATCH system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. A damaged restraint system may mean you need to have them...
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... and Other Power Options ...5-81 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...5-81 Capacities and Specifications ...5-85 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...5-86 Appearance Care ...5-72 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ...5-73 Care of Safety Belts ...5-75 Weatherstrips ...5-75 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-75 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-77 Finish Damage ...5-77...
... and Other Power Options ...5-81 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...5-81 Capacities and Specifications ...5-85 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...5-86 Appearance Care ...5-72 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ...5-73 Care of Safety Belts ...5-75 Weatherstrips ...5-75 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-75 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-77 Finish Damage ...5-77...
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... on your vehicle. If your tires have tires that same TPC Spec number. If you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may also cause damage to drive with the wheels on your vehicle. 5-56 See "Compact Spare Tire" in the index. {CAUTION:...it was developed for mud and snow). Using tires of different sizes may not handle properly, and you ever replace your tires with that are the same size, load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your vehicle needs, look at the tire and loading information label.
... on your vehicle. If your tires have tires that same TPC Spec number. If you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may also cause damage to drive with the wheels on your vehicle. 5-56 See "Compact Spare Tire" in the index. {CAUTION:...it was developed for mud and snow). Using tires of different sizes may not handle properly, and you ever replace your tires with that are the same size, load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your vehicle needs, look at the tire and loading information label.
Owner's Manual
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... Miles (10 000 km): Chassis Lubrication (or 6 months, whichever occurs first). Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Engine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Be sure to follow : Short Trip/City Intervals Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter Change (or 3 months, whichever occurs fi...rst). Every 150 000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System Service (or every 60 months, whichever occurs first). Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. With some models, you should follow this schedule if you operate your vehicle under any one of these conditions cause engine oil to...
... Miles (10 000 km): Chassis Lubrication (or 6 months, whichever occurs first). Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Engine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Be sure to follow : Short Trip/City Intervals Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter Change (or 3 months, whichever occurs fi...rst). Every 150 000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System Service (or every 60 months, whichever occurs first). Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. With some models, you should follow this schedule if you operate your vehicle under any one of these conditions cause engine oil to...
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... Oil and Filter Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Engine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance The services shown in a dusty area or used for trailer towing, driven in this schedule up to 100,000 ... intervals only summarize maintenance services. Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle Service (severe conditions only). Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Tire Rotation. Be sure to break down slower. Long Trip/Highway Definition Follow this schedule if the vehicle is ...
... Oil and Filter Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Engine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance The services shown in a dusty area or used for trailer towing, driven in this schedule up to 100,000 ... intervals only summarize maintenance services. Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle Service (severe conditions only). Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Tire Rotation. Be sure to break down slower. Long Trip/Highway Definition Follow this schedule if the vehicle is ...
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... on page 5-54 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) ❑ Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. ❑ Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven...cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. ❑ Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. ❑ Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) ❑ ...
... on page 5-54 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) ❑ Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. ❑ Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven...cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. ❑ Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. ❑ Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) ❑ ...
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Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. An Emission Control Service. ❑ Inspect engine accessory drive belt. If you do not use . See Engine Coolant on page 5-20 for what to use your vehicle under one or more of these conditions: − ... refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first). Inspect hoses. 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) ❑ Replace spark plugs.
Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. An Emission Control Service. ❑ Inspect engine accessory drive belt. If you do not use . See Engine Coolant on page 5-20 for what to use your vehicle under one or more of these conditions: − ... refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first). Inspect hoses. 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) ❑ Replace spark plugs.
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Be sure any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-46 for further details. At Least Once a ... its job, have it repaired. At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are the proper ones, as shown in the windshield washer ... for further details. Look for further details. 6-18 Whenever any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. See Engine Coolant on page 5-20 for any fluids or lubricants are added to your spare tire....
Be sure any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-46 for further details. At Least Once a ... its job, have it repaired. At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are the proper ones, as shown in the windshield washer ... for further details. Look for further details. 6-18 Whenever any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. See Engine Coolant on page 5-20 for any fluids or lubricants are added to your spare tire....
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...Automatic Transaxle Inspection ...Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check ... 2-18 5-19 2-20 6-19 6-21 B Backing Up ...4-41 Battery ...5-36 Battery Replacement ...2-6 Battery Run-Down Protection ...3-15 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...4-21 Body Lubrication Service ...6-19 Brake Parking ...2-25 System Inspection ...6-24 System Warning... Lock ...2-9 Capacities and Specifications ...5-85 Carbon Monoxide ...4-24, 4-37, 4-43, 2-10, 2-28 Care of Safety Belts ...5-75 Your CD Player ...3-68 Your CDs ...3-68 Cassette Tape Player Service ...6-18 CD Messages ...3-42, 3-51, 3-66 2
...Automatic Transaxle Inspection ...Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check ... 2-18 5-19 2-20 6-19 6-21 B Backing Up ...4-41 Battery ...5-36 Battery Replacement ...2-6 Battery Run-Down Protection ...3-15 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...4-21 Body Lubrication Service ...6-19 Brake Parking ...2-25 System Inspection ...6-24 System Warning... Lock ...2-9 Capacities and Specifications ...5-85 Carbon Monoxide ...4-24, 4-37, 4-43, 2-10, 2-28 Care of Safety Belts ...5-75 Your CD Player ...3-68 Your CDs ...3-68 Cassette Tape Player Service ...6-18 CD Messages ...3-42, 3-51, 3-66 2
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... ...7-11 United States Government ...7-10 Restraint System Check ...6-18 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-56 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-57 Restraint Systems Checking ...1-56 Replacing Parts ...1-57 Resynchronization ...2-7 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-18 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...1-22 Roadside Assistance Program ...7-6 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ...2-29 S Safety...
... ...7-11 United States Government ...7-10 Restraint System Check ...6-18 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-56 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-57 Restraint Systems Checking ...1-56 Replacing Parts ...1-57 Resynchronization ...2-7 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-18 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...1-22 Roadside Assistance Program ...7-6 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ...2-29 S Safety...
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Where to Put the Restraint ...1-37 Why Safety Belts Work ...1-9 Window Lock-Out ...2-13 Windows ...2-12 Manual ...2-12 Power ...2-13 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-31 Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check ...6-18 Windshield Washers ...3-11 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-45 Fuses ...5-81 Windshield Wipers ...3-10 Winter Driving ...4-24 Wiper Blade Check ...6-19 X XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-68 XM™ Satellite Radio Service (48 Contiguous US States) ...3-43, 3-52, 3-67 Y Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 16
Where to Put the Restraint ...1-37 Why Safety Belts Work ...1-9 Window Lock-Out ...2-13 Windows ...2-12 Manual ...2-12 Power ...2-13 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-31 Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check ...6-18 Windshield Washers ...3-11 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-45 Fuses ...5-81 Windshield Wipers ...3-10 Winter Driving ...4-24 Wiper Blade Check ...6-19 X XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-68 XM™ Satellite Radio Service (48 Contiguous US States) ...3-43, 3-52, 3-67 Y Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 16