1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER ECU

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Sunroof (If Equipped)
Press and release the rear of
the switch and the glass
panel will open to the vent
position.
Open the sunshade by
hand when using the
vent position.
Press and release the rear of the switch again to open the
glass panel and the sunshade. Press the front
of the
switch to stop the panel in any position.
Press and hold the front
of the switch to close the glass
panel. The sunshade can only be closed by hand.
The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or closed
if
your Chevrolet has an electrical failure.
Convertible Top (If Equipped)
The following steps explain the proper operation of your
convertible top.
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Remove any items from the convertible top
storage area before you lower the top. Even
small items in the storage area can damage
the top or other parts of the system.
Don’t raise or lower the convertible top
when the temperature is below
20°F
(-7°C). The cold can cause cracks and
other damage to the top as it is being
lowered or raised.
Don’t raise
or lower the convertible top while
the vehicle is moving. The wind could
damage the top. Bring the vehicle to
a
complete stop before attempting to raise or
lower the top. Always make sure that the top
is securely latched before driving the vehicle.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Raising the Convertible Top
1. Set the parking brake and shift your automatic
transaxle to
PARK (P) or your manual transaxle to
NEUTRAL (N).
2. Turn the ignition to RUN.
3. Lower the door windows to avoid wear to the
weatherstrips.
5. Push the handle forward toward the windshield and hold
it until the convertible top is fully raised, and the latch
pins
are all the way in the holes above the windshield.
6. Turn the latch handle up to lock the top. Be sure the
top
is securely latched.
4. Push the button in the latch handle and rotate the
handle down.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine '8. Raise the top until it is all the way up. Line up the
top
so the pins are even with the holes.
9. Pull down on the top and rotate the latch handle up
to lock the convertible top. Be sure the top is
latched securely.
10. Press the bypass switch up to the NORMAL
OPERATION position.
11. Close the trunk.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If you turn off the ignition or radio with a disc in the
player,
it will stay in the player. When you turn on the
ignition
or system, the disc will start playing where it was
stopped. If
you press EJECT but don't remove the disc,
the player will pull the disc back
in to protect it after
about one minute. If you leave a compact disc
in the
player while listening to the radio, it may become warm.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
THEFTLOCK" is designed to discourage theft of your
radio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radio
functions whenever battery power is removed.
The THEFTLOCK feature for the radio may be used
or
ignored. If ignored, the system plays normally and the
radio is not protected by the feature. If THEFTLOCK is
activated, your radio will not operate if stolen.
When THEFTLOCK is activated, the radio will display
LOC to indicate a locked condition anytime battery
power is removed.
If your battery loses power for any
reason, you must unlock the radio with the secret code
before it will operate.
Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature
The instructions which follow, explain how to enter your
secret code to activate the THEFTLOCK system.
It is
recommended that you read through all nine steps
before starting the procedure. NOTE:
If you allow more than
15 seconds to elapse
between any steps, the radio automatically reverts to
time
and you must start the procedure over at Step 4.
1. Write down any three or four-digit number from
000 to 1999 and keep it in a safe place separate from
the vehicle.
2. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN.
3. Turn the radio off.
4.
Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down
until
--- shows on the display, Next you will use the
secret code number which you have written down.
5. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display.
6. Press MN again to make the last two digits agree
7. Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree
with your
code.
with your code.
8. Press AM-FM after you have confirmed that the code
matches the secret code you have written down. The display will show REP to let you know that you need to
repeat Steps
5 through 7 to confirm your secret code.
9. Press AM-FM and this time the display will show
SEC to let you know that your radio is secure. The
indicator by
the volume control will begin flashing
when the ignition is turned
off.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a
Power Loss
Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than
15 seconds between steps:
1. LOC appears when the ignition is on.
2. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display.
3. Press MN again to make the last two digits agree
with your code.
4. Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree
with
your code.
5. Press AM-FM after you have confirmed that the code matches the secret code you have written down.
The display will show
SEC, indicating the radio is
now operable and secure.
If you enter the wrong code eight times, INOP will
appear
on the display. You will have to wait an hour
with the ignition on before you can try again. When you
try again, you will only have three chances to enter the
correct code before INOP appears.
If you lose
or forget your code, contact your dealer.
Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature
1. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down
4. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display.
until
SEC shows on the display.
5. Press
MN again to make the last two digits agree
with your code.
6. Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree
with your code.
7. Press AM-FM after you have confirmed that the
code matches the secret code you
have written down.
The display will show
---, indicating that the radio is
no longer secured.
If the code entered is incorrect,
SEC will appear on the
display. The radio will remain secured until the correct
code is entered.
When battery power is removed and later applied to a
secured radio, the radio won’t turn on and
LOC will
appear on the display.
To unlock a secured radio, see “Unlocking the
Theft-Deterrent Feature After
a Power Loss” earlier in
this section.
Enter
your secret code as follows; pause no more than
15 seconds between steps:
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Winter Driving
Here are Some tips for winter driving:
Havk y6i-n Chevrolet in good shape for winter.
You may want to put winter emergency supplies in
your trunk. Include an
ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply
of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer
clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a
couple of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will
be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag
of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags
to help provide traction. Be sure you properly secure
these items in your vehicle.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine /! CAUTION:
Things you put inside your vehicle can strike
and injure people in
a sudden stop or turn,
or in
a crash.
Put things in the trunk or rear area of your
vehicle. In
a trunk, put them as far forward
as you can. Try to spread the weight evenly.
If you have fold-down rear seats, you’ll
find four anchors on the back wall
of your
trunk.
You can use these anchors to tie
down lighter loads. They’re not strong
enough
for heavy things, however, so put
them
as far forward as you can in the trunk
or rear area.
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e Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle
so that some of them are
above the tops of the seats.
a Don’t leave an unsecured child restraint in
your vehicle.
When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
Don’t leave a seat folded down unless you
need to.

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You should always attach chains between your vehicle
and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue
of the trailer
so that the tongue will not drop to the road
if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions
about safety chains may be provided by the hitch
manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. Follow the
manufacturer’s recommendation for attaching safety
chains and do not attach them to the bumper. Always
leave just enough slack
so you can turn with your rig.
And, never allow safety chains to drag on the ground.
Trailer Brakes
Does your trailer have its own brakes? Be sure to read
and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes
so
you’ll be able to install, adjust and maintain them
properly. Because you have anti-lock brakes, do not try
to tap into your vehicle’s brake system. If you do, both
brake systems won’t work well, or at all.
Driving with a Trailer
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.
Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get
to
know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of
handling and braking with the added weight of the
trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving
is now
a good deal longer and not nearly as
responsive as your vehicle
is by itself.
Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector,
lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has
electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure
the brakes are working. This lets you check your
electrical connection at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the
load is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer brakes
are still working.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you
would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This
can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking
and sudden turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when
you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal
longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before you can return to your lane.