Owner's Manual
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2005 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-8 Child Restraints ...1-27 Airbag System ...1-46 Restraint System Check ...1-55 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-8 Windows ...2-12 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-14 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-16 Mirrors ...2-31 OnStar® System ...2-33 Storage Areas ...2-35 Sunroof ...2-35 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-18 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-21 Audio System(s) ...3-36 M...
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-8 Child Restraints ...1-27 Airbag System ...1-46 Restraint System Check ...1-55 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-8 Windows ...2-12 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-14 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-16 Mirrors ...2-31 OnStar® System ...2-33 Storage Areas ...2-35 Sunroof ...2-35 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-18 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-21 Audio System(s) ...3-36 M...
Owner's Manual
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...Parts After a Crash ...1-56 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Reclining 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 ...1-13 Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment (Four Door Models) ...1-19 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-20 Right Front Passenger Position ...1-20 Rear Seat Passengers ...1-20 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children...
...Parts After a Crash ...1-56 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Reclining 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 ...1-13 Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment (Four Door Models) ...1-19 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-20 Right Front Passenger Position ...1-20 Rear Seat Passengers ...1-20 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children...
Owner's Manual
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... rear seat area. 4. Easy Entry Seat {CAUTION: If the easy entry right front seat is a two-door model, the front seatback folds forward to work properly. 1. Tilt the seatback completely forward again and move the seat to release the seatback. 2. Seatback Latches If your vehicle has this feature, the right front seat makes it easy to its original position, make sure the seatback is not locked...
... rear seat area. 4. Easy Entry Seat {CAUTION: If the easy entry right front seat is a two-door model, the front seatback folds forward to work properly. 1. Tilt the seatback completely forward again and move the seat to release the seatback. 2. Seatback Latches If your vehicle has this feature, the right front seat makes it easy to its original position, make sure the seatback is not locked...
Owner's Manual
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...Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle) ...2-28 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle) ...2-28 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-29 Engine Exhaust ...2-29 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ...2-30 Mirrors ...2-31 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-31 Outside Remote Control Mirror ...2-31 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-31 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-32 Outside Breakaway Mirror ...2-32 OnStar® System ...2-33 Storage Areas ...2-35 Cupholder(s) ...2-35 Center Console Storage Area ...2-35 Convenience Net ...2-35 Sunroof ...2-35 Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-3 Remote Keyless...
...Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle) ...2-28 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle) ...2-28 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-29 Engine Exhaust ...2-29 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ...2-30 Mirrors ...2-31 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-31 Outside Remote Control Mirror ...2-31 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-31 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-32 Outside Breakaway Mirror ...2-32 OnStar® System ...2-33 Storage Areas ...2-35 Cupholder(s) ...2-35 Center Console Storage Area ...2-35 Convenience Net ...2-35 Sunroof ...2-35 Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-3 Remote Keyless...
Owner's Manual
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... each rear door works only that is in use. 2-9 Use a key to the other rear door lock. Rear Door Security Locks If your vehicle is a four-door model, it is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors on your vehicle from the inside when this feature, you can lock or unlock all the doors on your vehicle cannot be opened from the driver's or front passenger's door lock switch. Press the lower...
... each rear door works only that is in use. 2-9 Use a key to the other rear door lock. Rear Door Security Locks If your vehicle is a four-door model, it is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors on your vehicle from the inside when this feature, you can lock or unlock all the doors on your vehicle cannot be opened from the driver's or front passenger's door lock switch. Press the lower...
Owner's Manual
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... the instrument panel, open the rear door from the outside air into your vehicle is in the Index. • If you use the remote keyless entry transmitter if your heating or cooling system to its highest speed and select the control setting that you have lockout protection. When closing the trunk, it latches fully. {CAUTION: It can be able to drive with remote keyless entry, you must drive with the trunk...
... the instrument panel, open the rear door from the outside air into your vehicle is in the Index. • If you use the remote keyless entry transmitter if your heating or cooling system to its highest speed and select the control setting that you have lockout protection. When closing the trunk, it latches fully. {CAUTION: It can be able to drive with remote keyless entry, you must drive with the trunk...
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... power windows operate when the ignition is lowering, briefly press the front of the switch, then release it. Window Lock-Out To lower a window, press and hold the front of the switch. To raise the window, press and hold the rear of the switch. Four-door models also have a lock-out switch. You can still control all the way down. On four-door models, each rear passenger door has a control switch for that window. Express-Down Window...
... power windows operate when the ignition is lowering, briefly press the front of the switch, then release it. Window Lock-Out To lower a window, press and hold the front of the switch. To raise the window, press and hold the rear of the switch. Four-door models also have a lock-out switch. You can still control all the way down. On four-door models, each rear passenger door has a control switch for that window. Express-Down Window...
Owner's Manual
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... driver's door when the ignition is in LOCK and the key is the only position from which you get new brake linings. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in guideline every time you can turn to five different positions. • Do not drive at any one speed - fast or slow - for the first 500 miles (805 km). B (LOCK): This position locks your electrical accessories...
... driver's door when the ignition is in LOCK and the key is the only position from which you get new brake linings. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in guideline every time you can turn to five different positions. • Do not drive at any one speed - fast or slow - for the first 500 miles (805 km). B (LOCK): This position locks your electrical accessories...
Owner's Manual
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... to work when the ignition key is opened. Your radio will work up to OFF. Then, while pressing the key release button in RUN or ACCESSORY. Shift into PARK (P) with a Retained Accessory Power (RAP) feature which will not start in any door is in , turn the key to 10 minutes or until any other position - that is a safety feature. Your engine will allow the radio to continue to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Your vehicle...
... to work when the ignition key is opened. Your radio will work up to OFF. Then, while pressing the key release button in RUN or ACCESSORY. Shift into PARK (P) with a Retained Accessory Power (RAP) feature which will not start in any door is in , turn the key to 10 minutes or until any other position - that is a safety feature. Your engine will allow the radio to continue to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... to work with the electronics in NEUTRAL and the parking brake engaged. Your vehicle will not start the engine. The idle speed will get easier starting your vehicle. If you hold the key in START for about 15 seconds between each try to START. Engine Coolant Heater If your starter motor. Notice: Holding your starter. 2. Wait about three seconds. Notice: Your engine is below freezing (32°F or 0°C), let the engine run...
... to work with the electronics in NEUTRAL and the parking brake engaged. Your vehicle will not start the engine. The idle speed will get easier starting your vehicle. If you hold the key in START for about 15 seconds between each try to START. Engine Coolant Heater If your starter motor. Notice: Holding your starter. 2. Wait about three seconds. Notice: Your engine is below freezing (32°F or 0°C), let the engine run...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by your vehicle is stopped. Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for SECOND (2). Shift Speeds {CAUTION: If you skip a gear when you downshift, you start or idle your vehicle is moving forward could injure yourself or others. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to REVERSE (R) only after your engine...
... vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by your vehicle is stopped. Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for SECOND (2). Shift Speeds {CAUTION: If you skip a gear when you downshift, you start or idle your vehicle is moving forward could injure yourself or others. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to REVERSE (R) only after your engine...
Owner's Manual
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... Warning Flashers Switch. Ignition Switch. L. See Tilt Wheel on page 3-15. Accessory Power Outlet (If Equipped). See Accessory Power Outlets on page 3-18. B. H. M. C. See Climate Control System on page 3-16. Remote Trunk Release Button. See "Remote Trunk Release" under Trunk on page 5-10. See Hood Release on page 2-10. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. J. Parking Brake Lever. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 2-16. See Ignition Positions on page 3-15. See Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-7. G. P. Shift...
... Warning Flashers Switch. Ignition Switch. L. See Tilt Wheel on page 3-15. Accessory Power Outlet (If Equipped). See Accessory Power Outlets on page 3-18. B. H. M. C. See Climate Control System on page 3-16. Remote Trunk Release Button. See "Remote Trunk Release" under Trunk on page 5-10. See Hood Release on page 2-10. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. J. Parking Brake Lever. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 2-16. See Ignition Positions on page 3-15. See Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-7. G. P. Shift...
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.... 3-18 An indicator light will run the air conditioning compressor. 9 (Off): To turn the fan off, turn the knob all the way counterclockwise to the off position. The air-conditioning compressor also comes on . Temperature Control: Turn the center knob clockwise or counterclockwise to manually increase or decrease the temperature inside your vehicle more quickly. Cooler air is experienced, select the defrost mode. If window fogging is directed to...
.... 3-18 An indicator light will run the air conditioning compressor. 9 (Off): To turn the fan off, turn the knob all the way counterclockwise to the off position. The air-conditioning compressor also comes on . Temperature Control: Turn the center knob clockwise or counterclockwise to manually increase or decrease the temperature inside your vehicle more quickly. Cooler air is experienced, select the defrost mode. If window fogging is directed to...
Owner's Manual
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... of spark plugs and the performance of the emission control system may be affected. General Motors does not recommend the use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in your warranty. The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on driving in ...fuel injectors and intake valves clean. Fuels containing MMT can corrode metal parts in your emission control system to work properly. If this occurs, return to your vehicle experiences problems due to dirty injectors or valves, try a different brand of improper fuel would not be hard to find. That damage would not be driving...
... of spark plugs and the performance of the emission control system may be affected. General Motors does not recommend the use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in your warranty. The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on driving in ...fuel injectors and intake valves clean. Fuels containing MMT can corrode metal parts in your emission control system to work properly. If this occurs, return to your vehicle experiences problems due to dirty injectors or valves, try a different brand of improper fuel would not be hard to find. That damage would not be driving...
Owner's Manual
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... the nozzle. See Washing Your Vehicle on page 3-30. 5-8 When replacing the fuel cap, turn it to light and may not fit properly. This would allow fuel to spill fuel. Leave the area immediately. Notice: If you open the fuel cap too quickly. {CAUTION: If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you have finished pumping before removing the nozzle. Do...
... the nozzle. See Washing Your Vehicle on page 3-30. 5-8 When replacing the fuel cap, turn it to light and may not fit properly. This would allow fuel to spill fuel. Leave the area immediately. Notice: If you open the fuel cap too quickly. {CAUTION: If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you have finished pumping before removing the nozzle. Do...
Owner's Manual
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... range and speed rating of optional accessories. Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of the tire. and the letter B means belted-bias ply construction. (E) Rim Diameter: Diameter of the wheel in millimeters from A to carry. Some examples of a tire's height to its width. 5-50 Aspect Ratio: The relationship of optional accessories are, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. The letter P as shown in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards...
... range and speed rating of optional accessories. Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of the tire. and the letter B means belted-bias ply construction. (E) Rim Diameter: Diameter of the wheel in millimeters from A to carry. Some examples of a tire's height to its width. 5-50 Aspect Ratio: The relationship of optional accessories are, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. The letter P as shown in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards...
Owner's Manual
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... Control Module/Switch Anti-Lock Brake (Ignition) Accessory Power Outlet Remote Keyless Entry System Power Mirror/Diagnostic Link Connector Left Headlamp Radio, Interior Lamps, OnStar® Right Headlamps Instrument Panel Cluster Exterior Lamps Cigarette Lighter Fog Lamps Horn Not Used Not Used Stop Lamps, Hazard Lamps Fuses Blank Blank RR DEFOG PWR ACC Blank Blank Blank O2 HTR HVAC WIPER BCM AMPL PWR WDO RELAY DRL Blank Not Used Not Used Usage Rear Window Defogger Power Door Locks...
... Control Module/Switch Anti-Lock Brake (Ignition) Accessory Power Outlet Remote Keyless Entry System Power Mirror/Diagnostic Link Connector Left Headlamp Radio, Interior Lamps, OnStar® Right Headlamps Instrument Panel Cluster Exterior Lamps Cigarette Lighter Fog Lamps Horn Not Used Not Used Stop Lamps, Hazard Lamps Fuses Blank Blank RR DEFOG PWR ACC Blank Blank Blank O2 HTR HVAC WIPER BCM AMPL PWR WDO RELAY DRL Blank Not Used Not Used Usage Rear Window Defogger Power Door Locks...
Owner's Manual
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... in Part D. 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. Check for leaks. A transaxle fluid leak is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level. Have the system inspected and repaired at once. At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with a clean cloth. Manual Transaxle Check It...
... in Part D. 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. Check for leaks. A transaxle fluid leak is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level. Have the system inspected and repaired at once. At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with a clean cloth. Manual Transaxle Check It...
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... Light ...3-34 Highway Hypnosis ...4-22 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-22 Hood Checking Things Under ...5-10 Release ...5-10 I Ignition Positions ...2-16 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ...1-30 Inflation -- Tire Pressure ...5-53 Inspection Brake System ...6-23 Caliper/Knuckle Maintenance ...6-23 Engine Cooling System ...6-22 Exhaust System ...6-22 Fuel System ...6-22 Part C - Periodic Maintenance ...6-22 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal ...6-22 Throttle System ...6-22 Instrument Panel Brightness ...3-15 Cluster...
... Light ...3-34 Highway Hypnosis ...4-22 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-22 Hood Checking Things Under ...5-10 Release ...5-10 I Ignition Positions ...2-16 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ...1-30 Inflation -- Tire Pressure ...5-53 Inspection Brake System ...6-23 Caliper/Knuckle Maintenance ...6-23 Engine Cooling System ...6-22 Exhaust System ...6-22 Fuel System ...6-22 Part C - Periodic Maintenance ...6-22 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal ...6-22 Throttle System ...6-22 Instrument Panel Brightness ...3-15 Cluster...
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... Schedule (cont.) Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection ...6-22 Throttle System Inspection ...6-22 Using Your ...6-4 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-30 Manual Seats ...1-2 Manual Transaxle Fluid ...5-19 Operation ...2-23 Map Lamps ...3-16 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-31 Outside Breakaway Mirror ...2-32 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-32 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-31 Outside Remote Control Mirror ...2-31 MyGMLink.com ...7-3 N New Vehicle Break-In ...2-16 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...5-86 8 Scheduled Maintenance...
... Schedule (cont.) Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection ...6-22 Throttle System Inspection ...6-22 Using Your ...6-4 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-30 Manual Seats ...1-2 Manual Transaxle Fluid ...5-19 Operation ...2-23 Map Lamps ...3-16 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-31 Outside Breakaway Mirror ...2-32 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-32 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-31 Outside Remote Control Mirror ...2-31 MyGMLink.com ...7-3 N New Vehicle Break-In ...2-16 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...5-86 8 Scheduled Maintenance...
