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What Does It Mean When Your Check Engine Light Is Blinking In A Chevy Cavalier

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Owner's Manual - Page 33

...: Air bags inflate with air far bags. Safety belts help keep you in vehicle. The light tells you . A CAUTION: An inflating air bag canseriously injure small children. AIR BAG There is an electrical problem. The system checks the air bag electrical system for more information. 1-23 If you're tooclose to an...
Owner's Manual - Page 58

...to Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light system parts.See the part on the bag system earlier in to... The extender will be necessary. New parts and repairs may mean you will fasten around you you choose. you see If...a more severe crash, then you need regular maintenance.) one Checking Your Restraint Systems Also lookfor any other loose or damaged safety...
Owner's Manual - Page 69

...it . In an emergency, call the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Center at this . Remember to check the fuses (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the Index). Parking Lots If you... joyriders or professional thieves -- If the engine stalls and the THEFT SYSTEM light flashes, wait untilthe light stops flashing before tryingto restart the engine. Passlock TM Your vehicle is turned with...
Owner's Manual - Page 125

... even dangerous. If you are familiar with one of your warning lights and gages.They're a big help you start the engine just to expensive repair or replacement. when youare driving, or when one of your vehicle. there may be a problem, check the section that may or isa problem be with this section...
Owner's Manual - Page 126

This means the system is 2-68 The system If the air bag readiness light stays on afteryou start your engine, and it willflash for a few seconds. The system checks the a r bag's electrical system for about 20 seconds, then it fixedit will be so ready to warn you turn the ignition key to fasten their ...
Owner's Manual - Page 127

... it stays on, or comes on could drain your accessories,such as a check to show you have a problem with light on briefly when you must drive a short distance with electrical charging system. If the warning light comes on the ignition, and the engine is not running, as the radio and air conditioner. 2-69 BRAKE...
Owner's Manual - Page 128

...it means you 've If pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have anti-lock brakes. a If the light stays on, turn the ignition to warn you if thereis a problem. 2-70 If the light ...needs service.If the regular brake system warning light isn't on for service. Then start the engine again to stop. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on when youstart your parking brake...
Owner's Manual - Page 129

... come on when youset your parking brake with the engine running, and will not limit wheel spin. Enhanced Traction System Warning Light (If Equipped) With the Enhanced Traction System (ETS), this warning light is fully released, it means there's a problem with the system. The Enhanced TractionSystem warning light may need service. Adjust your driving accordingly.
Owner's Manual - Page 130

... possible. If the gage pointer moves the redarea, your engine into is active. See "Engine Overheating" in the RUN position, this gage shows the engine coolant temperature. The Enhanced TractionSystem active light also comes on briefly when you when the system is too hot! It means that your vehicle and turn the ignition keyRUN. Your...
Owner's Manual - Page 131

... the life of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. CHECK See the Index under "Engine Coolant'' and have your vehicle serviced as soonas you can. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) Your Chevrolet is required, Malfunctions often will be indicated by Enhanced Diagnostics.) The CHECK ENGINE light comes on coolant and theengine may is also designed to...
Owner's Manual - Page 133

... fuel if cap has been left off . of If so, be sure to fuel your fuel engine not to If none of water? to run as efficiently as stalling after start-up .) is This... problems that may have your dealeror qualified service center check the vehicle. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to turn the light off improperly installed. If so, reinstall the fuel cap...
Owner's Manual - Page 134

...blink on after you start your vehicle serviced. This is low. The oil light could have your engine, or conze 012 when you are driving. If it is working, but the engine is not covered by your oil as soon as atest to show you it doesn'tcome on with thefuse or bulb. Check... your warranty. Oil Pressure Warning Light If you have a low engine oil pressure problem, this light will...
Owner's Manual - Page 135

... come on , there may be protected by Passlock, and you are in the Index. CHECK GAGES I I This light will not be a problem with the 2.2L engine.) THEFT SYSTEM SHIFT Check Gages Light If the light flashes, the Passlock system has entered a tamper mode. Your vehicle will come on when you turn the key toward the START...
Owner's Manual - Page 169

...anti-lock brakes(ABS). See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light'' in spurts -- That means better braking and longer brake life. Your brakes will check itself. If you will eliminate a lotof unnecessary braking. ...to stop and the brake pedal will stay on , brake pedal movesa little. If your engine ever stops while you may take longer to push down. rather than keeping pace with the...
Owner's Manual - Page 205

... 4-43 ~ Things that all hitch nuts and bolts are automatic transaxle fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, belt, cooling system and brakeadjustment. Let up and store the chocks. Stop and have... the brake pedal. 3. equipped with a Cavalier if your engine; Drive slowly until the trailer is covered in trailer operation are tight. Check periodically to see that are especially important in...
Owner's Manual - Page 211

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Owner's Manual - Page 246

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Owner's Manual - Page 255

... quart of crankcase capacity, see "Capacities and Specifications" in all the way. NOTICE: Don't too oil. But you have a 2.2L engine. Removeagain, it keeping the tip down, and the check level. Checking Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and cleanit with a paper towel or cloth, then pushit back in the Index. This part explains...
Owner's Manual - Page 269

... the passenger's side of the engine compartment. 1 If the low coolant light comes on, it means you badly Never turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot allow steam and can scalding liquids to blow out and burn you 're low on engine coolant. Checking Coolant 'A CAUTIO--: firning the...
Owner's Manual - Page 376

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