1999 CHEVROLET CAVALIER child seat

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Accident statistics show that children are safer if they
are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the
safety belts properly.

Children who aren't buckled up can be thrown out in
a crash.

Children who aren't buckled up can strike other
people who are.
CAUTION:
Never do this.
Here two children are wearing the same belt. The
belt can't properly spread the impact forces. In a
crash, the two children can be crushed together
and seriously injured. A belt must be used by
only one person at a time.
Q:What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt,
but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is
very close to the child's face or neck?
A:Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but
be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child's
shoulder, so that in a crash the child's upper body
would have the restraint that belts provide. If the
child is sitting in a rear seat outside position, see
ªRear Safety Belt Comfort Guidesº in the Index.
If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still
very close to the child's face or neck, you might
want to place the child in the center seat position,
the one that has only a lap belt.

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CAUTION:
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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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.

Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle so that some of them are
above the tops of the seats.

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.
Towing a Trailer (Models with
2.4L L4 Engine and 4
-Speed
Automatic Transaxle)
CAUTION:
If you don't use the correct equipment and drive
properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer.
For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes
may not work well
-- or even at all. You and your
passengers could be seriously injured. You may also
damage your vehicle; the resulting repairs would not
be covered by your warranty. Pull a trailer only if you
have followed all the steps in this section. Ask your
dealer for advice and information about towing a
trailer with your vehicle.
Do not tow a trailer if your vehicle is equipped with a
2.2L L4 (Code 4) engine. You also cannot tow a trailer if
your vehicle is equipped with a manual or a three
-speed
automatic transaxle, or is a convertible model.

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Brake
Adjustment 6-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid 6-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Master Cylinder 6-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking 2-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pedal Travel 6-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing System Parts 6-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Warning Light 2-67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailer 4-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transaxle Shift Interlock Check 7-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wear 6-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes, Anti-Lock 4-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Braking 4-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Braking in Emergencies 4-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Break-In, New Vehicle 2-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BTSI Check 7-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulb Replacement 6-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Back-Up Lamps 6-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp 6-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dome Lamp 6-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlamps 6-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Turn Signal 6-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Taillamp 6-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bypass Switch, Convertible Top 2-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Canadian Roadside Assistance 8-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capacities and Specifications 6-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Carbon Monoxide 2-10, 2-32, 2-33, 4-29, 4-37 . . . . . . . . . .
Cassette Deck Service 7-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cassette Tape Player 3-9, 3-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care 3-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CD Adapter Kit 3
-11, 3-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD Care 3-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD Player 3-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theft-Deterrent Feature 3-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center Console Storage Area 2-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement 6-37 . . . .
Center Passenger Position 1-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Certification Label 4-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chains, Safety 4-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chains, Tire 6-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a Flat Tire 5-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Engine Light 2-70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Gages Light 2-75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Your Restraint Systems 1-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chemical Paint Spotting 6-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child Restraints 1-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position 1-46 . . . . . . . . . . .
Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position 1-48 . . . . . . . . . .
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position 1-50 . . . . . . . . . .
Top Strap 1-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Where to Put 1-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette Lighter 2-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Circuit Breakers and Fuses 6-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaner, Air 6-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels 6
-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Convertible Top 6-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exterior Lamps/Lenses 6-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fabric/Carpet 6-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glass 6-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inside of Your Vehicle 6-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument Panel 6-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Reclining Front Seatbacks 1-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recreational Vehicle Towing 4-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Refrigerants, Air Conditioning 6-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote Keyless Entry System 2-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote Trunk Release 2-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Boot 2-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement
Bulbs 6
-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts 6-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel 6-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Safety Belts 1-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reporting Safety Defects 8-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restraints
Checking 1
-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child 1-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head 1-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Parts After a Crash 1-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Check 7-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reverse, Automatic Transaxle 2-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reverse, Manual Transaxle 2-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Right Front Passenger Position 1-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roadside Assistance 8-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roadside Assistance, Canadian 8-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rocking Your Vehicle 5-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rotation, Tires 6-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Belt Extender 1-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Belts 1-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adults 1-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care 6-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center Rear Passenger Position 1-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Children 1
-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driver Position 1-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Extender 1-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to Wear Properly 1-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Incorrect Usage 1-18, 1-19, 1-20, 1-21, 1-53, 1-54 . . . . .
Lap Belt 1-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lap-Shoulder 1-14, 1-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Larger Children 1-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passenger Position 1-23, 1-29, 1-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Questions and Answers 1-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Comfort Guides 1-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions 1-30 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Seat Passengers 1-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reminder Light 1-8, 2-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing After a Crash 1-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Right Front Passenger Position 1-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Smaller Children and Babies 1-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Use During Pregnancy 1-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Why They Work 1-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Chains 4-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Defects, Reporting 8-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Warnings and Symbols vi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scheduled Maintenance Services 7
-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seatback
Latches 1
-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reclining Front 1-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats
Easy Entry 1
-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Front 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Lumbar Support 1-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear 1-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Seats (Continued)
Restraint Systems 1-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Controls 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Securing a Child Restraint 1-46, 1-48, 1-50 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Second Gear, Automatic Transaxle 2-23, 2-24 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Second Gear, Manual Transaxle 2-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Security System 2-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service 6-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulletins, Ordering 8-11, 8-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manuals, Ordering 8-11, 8-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts Identification Label 6-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Publications, Ordering 8-11, 8-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Work, Doing Your Own 6-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service and Appearance Care 6-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service and Owner Publications 8-11, 8-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ordering in Canada 8-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle 1-29 . . . . . . . . . . .
Sheet Metal Damage 6-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift Lever 2-20, 2-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift Speeds 2-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting
Automatic Transaxle 2
-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Into Park (P) 2-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Transaxle 2-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Out of Park 2-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Signaling Turns 2-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Skidding 4-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Equipment, Adding 3-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare Tire, Compact 5-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications and Capacities 6-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specifications, Engine 6
-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance 8-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer 2-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS 1-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stains, Cleaning 6-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starter Switch Check 7-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting Your Engine 2-16, 2-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steam 5-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering 4-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In Emergencies 4-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power 4-10, 6-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips 4-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel, Tilt 2-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage Compartments 2-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage, Vehicle 6-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sun Visors 2-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sunroof 2-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supplemental Restraint System 1-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Surge Tank, Coolant 5-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Surge Tank Pressure Cap 6-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Symbols, Vehicle viii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tachometer 2-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Taillamp Bulb Replacement 6-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tape Player Care 3-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theft 2-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theft-Deterrent Feature, CD Player 3-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THEFTLOCK
3-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thermostat 6-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .