1995 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Owners Manual

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Here you can learn about the many standard and
optional features on your Chevrolet, and information on
starting, shifting and braking.
Also explained are the
instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you
if
everything is working properly -- and what to do if you
have a problem.
Keys

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The key is for the ignition,
the
doors and all other
locks.
When a new Chevrolet
is delivered, the dealer removes
the key tag from the key, and gives it
to the first owner.
Each tag has a code
on it that tells your dealer or a
qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep the
tag in a safe place.
If you lose your key, you’ll be able to
have a new one made easily using the tag.
I NOTICE:
Your Chevrolet has a number of new features
that can help prevent theft. But you can have a
lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever
lock your keys inside.
You may even have to
damage your vehicle to get in.
So be sure you
have extra keys.
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There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. Use your door
key to unlock
your vehicle from the
outside.
To lock the door from the
inside, push the locking
lever forward.
To unlock the door, pull the locking lever backward.

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You can lock or unlock all
doors
of your vehicle from
the driver or passenger door
lock switch.
Push the lower portion of the switch to lock your doors.
Push the upper portion of the switch to unlock your
doors.
The lever on each rear door works only that door’s lock.
It won’t lock (or unlock) all of the doors
-- that’s a
safety feature.
Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, open your door and set
the locks from inside. Then get out and close the door.
Rear Door Security Lock (4-DOOr Models)
Your Chevrolet is equipped
with rear door security
locks that help prevent
passengers from opening the rear doors
of your car
from the inside.
To use one of these locks:
1. Use a key to move the lock all the way up.
2. Close the door.
3. Do the same thing to the other rear door lock.
The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from
inside when this feature is in use. If you want to open a
rear door when the security lock
is on:
1. Unlock the door from the inside.
2. Then open the door from the outside.
If you don’t cancel the security lock feature, adults or
older children who ride in the rear won’t be able to open
the rear door from the inside. You should let adults and
older children know
how to cancel the locks.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To cancel the rear door lock:
I. Unlock the door from the inside and open the door
from the outside.
2. Use a key to move the lock all the way down.
3. Do the same for the other rear door.
The rear door
locks will now work normally.
Remote Trunk Release (Option)
Pull upward on the remote
release handle, located
on
the floor near the left side of
the driver’s seat, to release
the trunk lid.
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Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your Chevrolet has a number
of theft-deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it
impossible to steal. However, there are ways
you can
help.
Key in the Ignition
If you walk away from your vehicle with the keys
inside, it’s an easy target for
joy riders or professional
thieves
-- so don’t do it.
When
you park your Chevrolet and open the driver’s
door,
you’ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your
key
from the ignition and take it with you. Always do
this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will
your ignition.
If you have an automatic transaxle, taking
your key out also locks your transaxle. And remember
to lock the doors. Park
in a
lighted spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out
of sight.
Put them in
a storage area, or take them with you.
Parking Lots
If you park in a lot where someone will be watching
your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys.
But what
if you have to leave your ignition key? What if
you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle?
Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk
or glove box.
Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
Then take the door key with you.

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Your vehicle may be equipped with the Passlock
theft-deterrent system.
To find out if your vehicle has
Passlock, turn the ignition key to RUN position.
If the
THEFT SYSTEM light comes on, then your vehicle is
equipped with Passlock. Passlock
is a passive
theft-deterrent system. The system is armed once the
key is removed from the ignition. Passlock enables fuel
if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key. If
a correct key is not used, fuel is disabled.
During normal operation, the
THEFT SYSTEM light will
go
off after the engine is started. In the unlikely event that
the engine stalls and the
THEFI’ SYSTEM light flashes,
wait until the light stops flashing before
trying to restart
the engine. Remember to release the key from.the START
position
as soon as the engine starts. If after several tries
the vehicle still does not start, the vehicle may need
service. At
this the, you may also want to check the fuses
(see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index).
See your
Chevrolet dealer for service.
If the THEFT SYSTEM light comes on while the engine
is running, a problem has been detected and
the system
may need service. See your Chevrolet dealer for service.
In an emergency, call the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance
Program at 1-800-CHEV USA (1-800-243-8872).
New Vehicle “Break-In”
Your modern Chevrolet doesn’t need an
elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better
in the long run if you follow these guidelines:
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Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or
slow
-- for the first 500 miles (804 h).
Don’t make full-throttle starts.
Avoid making hard stops for the
first
200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time
your new brake linings aren’t yet broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier replacement.
Follow this “breaking-in” guideline every
time you get new brake linings.
Don’t tow a trailer during “break-in.” See
“Towing a Trailer’’ in the Index for more
information.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Ignition Switch
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With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn
the switch to five positions:
ACCESSORY (A): An “on” position in which you can
operate your electrical power accessories. Press in the
ignition switch as
you turn the top of it toward you.
LOCK (B): The only position in which you can remove
the key. This locks your steering wheel, ignition and
transaxle.
OFF (C): Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and
transaxle, but does not send electrical power
to any
accessories. In the
OFF position, the instrument cluster
and the automatic transaxle gear shift indicator have
electrical power. Use this position if your vehicle must
be pushed or towed, but never try
to push-start your
vehicle. A warning chime will sound if
you open the
driver’s door when the ignition is
off and the key is in
the ignition.
RUN (D): An “on7’ position to which the switch returns
after
you start your engine and release the switch. The
switch stays
in the RUN position when the engine is
running. But
even when the engine is not running, you
can use
RUN to operate your electrical power
accessories,
and to display some instrument panel
warning lights.
START (E): Starts the engine. When the engine starts,
release the key. The ignition switch will return
to RUN
for normal driving.
Note that even if
the engine is not running, the positions
ACCESSORY and RUN are
“on” positions that allow
you
to operate your electrical accessories, such as the
radio.