Owner's Manual
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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-......3-35 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and 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 Speci...
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-......3-35 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and 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 Speci...
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... outlet could be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to list everything here, we ask that particular area. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. See "Forward Gears" later in ? Automatic Transaxle Operation {CAUTION: Plugging the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC...
... outlet could be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to list everything here, we ask that particular area. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. See "Forward Gears" later in ? Automatic Transaxle Operation {CAUTION: Plugging the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC...
Owner's Manual
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... B. G. Climate Controls and Rear Window Defogger. See "Instrument Panel Fuse Block" under Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-11. Hood Release Lever. See Tilt Wheel on page 3-6. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-5. See Ignition Positions on page 2-25. See...Controls. Cigarette Lighter. O. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-14. See Audio System(s) on page 5-10. See Hood Release on page 3-35. Fog Lamp Button. P. Instrument Panel Cluster. See "Remote Trunk Release" under Interior Lamps on page 3-4. Shift Lever....
... B. G. Climate Controls and Rear Window Defogger. See "Instrument Panel Fuse Block" under Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-11. Hood Release Lever. See Tilt Wheel on page 3-6. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-5. See Ignition Positions on page 2-25. See...Controls. Cigarette Lighter. O. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-14. See Audio System(s) on page 5-10. See Hood Release on page 3-35. Fog Lamp Button. P. Instrument Panel Cluster. See "Remote Trunk Release" under Interior Lamps on page 3-4. Shift Lever....
Owner's Manual
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... engine. Be sure to let you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs wouldn't be turned off . Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may block the flow of air into your vehicle more effectively. 3-19 The rear window defogger will only run for about...
... engine. Be sure to let you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs wouldn't be turned off . Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may block the flow of air into your vehicle more effectively. 3-19 The rear window defogger will only run for about...
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... ...5-4 Gasoline Octane ...5-4 Gasoline Specifications ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-5 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-6 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 ...5-13 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-17 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5-19 Manual Transaxle Fluid ...5-19 Hydraulic Clutch ...5-19...
... ...5-4 Gasoline Octane ...5-4 Gasoline Specifications ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-5 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-6 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 ...5-13 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-17 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5-19 Manual Transaxle Fluid ...5-19 Hydraulic Clutch ...5-19...
Owner's Manual
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Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood, do the following. 1. You or others could be burned. Pull the handle located inside the vehicle on hot engine parts and start up and injure ... careful not to drop or spill things that burn can get on the driver's side under the instrument panel. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start a fire. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. Keep...
Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood, do the following. 1. You or others could be burned. Pull the handle located inside the vehicle on hot engine parts and start up and injure ... careful not to drop or spill things that burn can get on the driver's side under the instrument panel. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start a fire. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. Keep...
Owner's Manual
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...3. Use the prop rod sleeve when handling the hood prop. 2. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on properly. Remove the hood prop from its retainer. Check to its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood marked by an arrow. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps... are on the hood prop. Lift the hood, release the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to make sure the...
...3. Use the prop rod sleeve when handling the hood prop. 2. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on properly. Remove the hood prop from its retainer. Check to its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood marked by an arrow. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps... are on the hood prop. Lift the hood, release the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to make sure the...
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Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the engine, you'll see the following: 5-12
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the engine, you'll see the following: 5-12
Owner's Manual
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... Engine 5-23 The costly repairs would not be badly burned. Be sure the cap is no coolant, your engine is cool. If you open the hood. Stop your engine if it cools down. Just turn it off and get out of steam or coolant before you keep driving with no sign... of the vehicle until it overheats, and get everyone away from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Notice: If your engine catches fire because you see or hear steam coming from the engine if you keep driving when your vehicle can...
... Engine 5-23 The costly repairs would not be badly burned. Be sure the cap is no coolant, your engine is cool. If you open the hood. Stop your engine if it cools down. Just turn it off and get out of steam or coolant before you keep driving with no sign... of the vehicle until it overheats, and get everyone away from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Notice: If your engine catches fire because you see or hear steam coming from the engine if you keep driving when your vehicle can...
Owner's Manual
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... you get an engine overheat warning with no low coolant light, but see or hear no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but to be too serious. See Low Coolant Warning Light on a hot day. If it cools down. Stop after high-speed driving. Sometimes the engine...
... you get an engine overheat warning with no low coolant light, but see or hear no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but to be too serious. See Low Coolant Warning Light on a hot day. If it cools down. Stop after high-speed driving. Sometimes the engine...
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Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B. Electric Engine Cooling Fan 5-25 The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. A. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, don't do anything else until it 's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you decide it cools down. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Cooling System When you .
Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B. Electric Engine Cooling Fan 5-25 The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. A. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, don't do anything else until it 's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you decide it cools down. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Cooling System When you .
Owner's Manual
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... start your vehicle by your vehicle. 1. Notice: If the other vehicle. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles can injure you don't want. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 5-37 Check the other vehicle's system is not running and...
... start your vehicle by your vehicle. 1. Notice: If the other vehicle. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles can injure you don't want. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 5-37 Check the other vehicle's system is not running and...
Owner's Manual
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... a clean cloth. Check for leaks. Wiper Blade Check Inspect wiper blades for fluid loss. Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all hood latch assemblies, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, hood and body door hinges, rear compartment and any opened or broken air bag coverings, and have it repaired as soon as...
... a clean cloth. Check for leaks. Wiper Blade Check Inspect wiper blades for fluid loss. Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all hood latch assemblies, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, hood and body door hinges, rear compartment and any opened or broken air bag coverings, and have it repaired as soon as...
Owner's Manual
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Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. Clutch Linkage Engine oil. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Hood and Door (GM Part No. Silicone Grease (GM Weatherstrip Dielectric 12345579, in Hinges Canada 10953474). Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Key Lock (GM .... Manual U.S. 12377985, in Canada Chassis 88901242t) or lubricant meeting Lubrication requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Usage Automatic Transaxle Usage Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Fluid/Lubricant Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. Pivot Points Chassis Lubricant (GM ...
Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. Clutch Linkage Engine oil. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Hood and Door (GM Part No. Silicone Grease (GM Weatherstrip Dielectric 12345579, in Hinges Canada 10953474). Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Key Lock (GM .... Manual U.S. 12377985, in Canada Chassis 88901242t) or lubricant meeting Lubrication requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Usage Automatic Transaxle Usage Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Fluid/Lubricant Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. Pivot Points Chassis Lubricant (GM ...
Owner's Manual
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... Storage Area ...Chains, Tires ...Charging System Light ...Check Engine Light ...Gages Warning Light ...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 ...Infants and Young Children ...Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System...
... Storage Area ...Chains, Tires ...Charging System Light ...Check Engine Light ...Gages Warning Light ...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 ...Infants and Young Children ...Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System...
Owner's Manual
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Highway Hypnosis ...4-22 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-22 Hitches ...4-40 Hood Checking Things Under ...5-10 Release ...5-10 Horn ...3-5 How the System Alarm is Activated ...2-14 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank .. 5-27 How ...
Highway Hypnosis ...4-22 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-22 Hitches ...4-40 Hood Checking Things Under ...5-10 Release ...5-10 Horn ...3-5 How the System Alarm is Activated ...2-14 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank .. 5-27 How ...