1999 CHEVROLET CAVALIER roof

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Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, 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.
2
-2 Keys
2
-4 Door Locks
2
-6 Remote Keyless Entry (If Equipped)
2
-11 Theft
2
-12 Passlock

2-13 New Vehicle ªBreak-Inº
2
-13 Ignition Positions
2
-16 Starting Your Engine
2
-18 Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
2
-20 Automatic Transaxle Operation
2
-25 Manual Transaxle Operation
2
-28 Parking Brake
2
-29 Shifting Into PARK (P)
(Automatic Transaxle Only)
2
-31 Shifting Out of PARK (P)
(Automatic Transaxle Only)
2
-31 Parking Your Vehicle
(Manual Transaxle Models Only)2
-32 Parking Over Things That Burn
2
-32 Engine Exhaust
2
-33 Running Your Engine While You're Parked
(Automatic Transaxle)
2
-34 Windows
2
-35 Tilt Wheel (If Equipped)
2-35 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
2-41 Exterior Lamps
2
-44 Interior Lamps
2
-46 Mirrors
2
-47 Storage Compartments
2
-47 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped)
2
-48 Sun Visors
2
-49 Sunroof (If Equipped)
2
-49 Convertible Top (If Equipped)
2
-60 The Instrument Panel -- Your
Information System
2
-62 Instrument Panel Clusters
2
-65 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators

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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 vehicle has an electrical failure.
Convertible Top (If Equipped)
The following steps explain the proper operation of your
convertible top.
NOTICE:

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
20F (
-7C). 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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6-39 Back-Up Lamps
To replace a back-up lamp, do the following:
1. Open the trunk lid and locate the back
-up lamp
assembly on the trunk lid.
2. Gently remove the bulb from the socket by turning it
counterclockwise and pulling it out.
3. Replace the bulb in the socket by aligning the tabs
and turning clockwise.
Dome Lamp with Integral Reading Lamps
To replace a bulb, do the following:
1. Insert a flat screwdriver into the slot at the rear of
the lens.
2. With the screwdriver, push the tab rearward to
release the lamp lens.
3. Push the lens forward to release the two tabs at the
front of the lens.
4. Gently remove and replace the bulb(s).
5. Reverse these steps to replace the lens.
Dome Lamp without Integral
Reading Lamps
To replace a bulb, do the following:
1. From the rear of the dome lamp lens, insert a flat
screwdriver between the roof trim and the lens.
2. With the screwdriver, push the tab at the rear of the
lens forward to release the lens.
3. Pull the lamp lens rearward to release the
two front tabs.
4. Gently remove and replace the bulb(s).
5. Reverse these steps to replace the lens.

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Fuse Usage
O
2 HTR Rear O2 Sensor Heater
WIPER Windshield Wipers,
Windshield Washers
ERLS Automatic Transaxle, Brake
Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI),
A/C Compressor, Cruise Control,
Multiport Fuel Injection
AIR BAG Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
(SIR) System
PWR ACC Power Door Locks, Convertible
Top (Convertible Model Only)
EXT LAMP Exterior Lamps, Instrument
Panel Lights
HVAC Heater and A/C Control, Engine
Cooling Fan
RADIO Radio, Remote Keyless Entry
ALARM Alarm Module, Interior Lamps,
Warning Chimes
CRUISE Cruise Control
STOP HAZ Exterior Lamps, Anti
-Lock Brake
System, Cruise Control,
Turn SignalsFuse Usage
CIG Cigarette Lighter
INST LPS Instrument Panel Lights,
Warning Chimes
PCM/IGN Powertrain Control Module
L HDLP Left Headlamp, Fog Lamp
(Z
-24 Model Only)
INT LAMP Alarm Module: Illuminated Entry,
Warning Chimes, Overhead
Lamps, Map/Reading Lamps,
Glove Box Lamp, Trunk Lamp,
Radio, Power Mirrors, Remote
Keyless Entry
IGN Engine Ignition
R HDLP Right Headlamp, Fog Lamp
(Z
-24 Model Only)
HORN Horn, Diagnostic Connector
PWR WDO/SRF Power Windows, Power Sunroof,
Convertible Top Controls
(Convertible Model Only)
(Circuit Breaker)
DRL Daytime Running Lamps (Relay)

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .