1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Never do this. Here a child
is sitting in a seat that has a
lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind
the child.
If the child wears the belt in this way, in
a crash the child might slide under the belt. The
belt’s force would then be applied right on the
child’s abdomen. That could cause serious or
fatal injuries.
Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt
should be
worn low and snug on the hips, just touching
the child’s thighs. This applies belt force to the child’s
pelvic bones in a crash.
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If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you
should use it.
But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your
dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go
in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear,
so the
extender will be long enough for you. The extender will
be just for you, and just for the seat in your vehicle that
you choose. Don’t let someone else use it, and use it
only for the seat it
is made to fit. To wear it, just attach it
to the regular safety belt.
Checking Your Restraint Systems
Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light
and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and
anchorages are working properly.
Look for any other
loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see
anything that might keep a safety belt system from
doing its job, have it repaired.
Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a
crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is
torn or frayed, get a new one right away.
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a
Crash
If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts?
After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary.
But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn
during a more severe crash, then you need new belts.
If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision
damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt
or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs
may be necessary even
if the belt wasn’t being used at
the time
of the collision.
If an air bag inflates, you’ll need
to replace air bag
system parts.
See the part on the air bag system earlier in
this section.
Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and
have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system
does not need regular maintenance.)

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2-67 Parking Over Things That
Bum
Engine Exhaust
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked
(Automatic Transaxle)
Windows
Turn Signalhlultifunction Lever
Exterior Lamps
Interior Lamps
Mirrors Storage Compartments
Sunroof
(If Equipped)
Convertible Top
(If Equipped)
The Instrument Panel
-- Your
Information System
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
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
Door Locks
Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)
Trunk
Theft
Passlock
New Vehicle “Break-In”
Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine
Engine Coolant Heater
(If Equipped)
Automatic Transaxle Operation
Manual Transaxle Operation
Parking Brake
Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic
Transaxle Models Only)
Shifting Out
of PARK (P)
(Automatic Transaxle)
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A CAUTION:
Leaving young children in a vehicle with the
ignition key is dangerous for many reasons.
A child or others could be badly injured or
even killed.
They could operate power windows or other
controls or even make the vehicle move. Don't
leave the keys in a vehicle with young children.
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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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A CAUTION:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers
-- especially children -- can easily
open the doors and fall out. When a door is
locked, the inside handle won’t open it.
Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked
door when you slow down or stop your vehicle.
This
may not be so obvious: You increase the
chance
of being thrown out of the vehicle in a
crash if the doors aren’t locked. Wear safety belts
properly, lock your doors, and you will be
far
better off whenever you drive your vehicle.
There are several ways
to lock and unlock your vehicle. Use your key to unlock your vehicle from
the outside.
You can also use the optional remote Keyless Entry
System to unlock
your vehicle.
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’s or passenger’s
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.
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
the 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.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If you don’t cancel the security lock feature, adults or Keyless Entry Ss; __ (If Equipped)
older children who ride in the rear won’t be able to open
the rear door from the inside. You should
let adults and If your Chevrolet has this option, you can lock and
older children
know how to cancel the locks. unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from about
To cancel the rear door lock: keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle.
3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the remote
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Unlock the door from the inside and open the door
from the outside.
Use
a key to move the lock all the way down.
Do the same for the other rear door.
The rear door locks will now work normally.
Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, open your door and
set the locks from the inside. Then get out and close
the door. In
addition, the system illuminates the interior lights for
a set period
of time. The remote Keyless Entry System
consists
of a receiver, which is located in the vehicle,
and two hand held transmitters.
Your Keyless Entry
System operates on a
radio frequency subject to
Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry and
Science Canada.