2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER ECU

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To Open a Rear Door With the Security Lock
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.
To Cancel the Rear Door Lock
1. 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 lock will now work normally.Lockout Prevention (If Equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with remote keyless entry,
you have lockout protection. This feature stops the
power door locks from locking when the keys are in
the ignition and the door is open.
If the power door lock switch is pressed when a door
is open and the key is in the ignition, all the doors will
lock and the driver's door will unlock.
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.

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At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is
normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the
transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer
to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this:

Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainy
or snowy weather.

Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may
be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left
or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again.

Check to determine if battery replacement or
resynchronization is necessary. See the instructions
that follow.

If you're still having trouble, see your dealer or a
qualified technician for service.Operation
The following functions are available with the remote
keyless entry system:
LOCK: All doors will automatically lock when the
LOCK button is pressed. In addition, if all doors and
the trunk are closed, the headlamps will flash once, the
interior lamps will turn off, and the vehicle anti
-theft
system will arm. If you press the LOCK button again
within five seconds, the horn will chirp to let you know
that the system is armed. The THEFT SYSTEM light
will flash on the instrument panel to let you know the
system is armed. If a door or the trunk is open when
you press the LOCK button, the doors will lock, but the
security system will not arm until all the doors and the
trunk are closed.
Your dealer can change the settings to disable the
headlamp flash feature and horn chirp. Your dealer can
also change the settings to allow the horn to chirp twice
on the first press of the UNLOCK button. See your
dealer for more information.

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UNLOCK: The driver's door will unlock when the
UNLOCK button on the transmitter is pressed. In
addition, the headlamps will flash twice, the dome lamp
will turn on for about 20 seconds or until the ignition
is turned on, and the security system will disarm. The
THEFT SYSTEM light will stop flashing. If you press
UNLOCK again within five seconds, all remaining
doors will unlock.
Your dealer can change the settings to disable the
headlamp flash feature and horn chirp. Your dealer can
also change the settings to allow the horn to chirp twice
on the first press of the UNLOCK button. See your
dealer for more information.
If you use the key to lock or unlock your door or trunk
while the system is armed, you will hear a pre
-alarm
chirp. This will last for 10 seconds, then the full alarm
will sound. This can be avoided by pressing any key fob
button or turning the ignition to START.
If you hear three chirps when you press the UNLOCK
or LOCK button on your transmitter, that means
your security system alarm was triggered while you
were away.Trunk Release: The trunk will unlock anytime when
the vehicle symbol on the transmitter is pressed and the
vehicle speed is less that 2 mph (3 km/h). The headlamps
will flash twice. When the trunk is unlocked using the
transmitter, the security system will be temporarily
disarmed until the trunk is opened and closed again or a
period of one minute elapses at which time the system
will re
-arm.
Your dealer can change the settings to disable the headlamp
flash feature. See your dealer for more information.
Horn Symbol: The horn will sound and the headlamps
and dome lamp will flash alternately when this button is
pressed. This can be turned off by pressing the horn
symbol button again or by turning the ignition to ON.
The alarm will sound for two minutes unless cancelled
by the driver.

2-11 Replacing the Battery in the Remote
Keyless Entry System Transmitter
To replace the battery in the transmitter:
1. Use a small coin or flat
-tip screwdriver to separate
the bottom half from the top half of the transmitter.
2. Remove the battery and replace it with the new one.
Make sure the positive (+) side of the battery faces
down. For battery replacement, use a three
-volt
battery, type CR2032, or equivalent.
3. Read the instructions inside the case.4. Put the two halves back together. Make sure the
cover is on tightly, so water won't get in.
5. Check the operation of the transmitter with your
vehicle. If the transmitter does not work, try
resynchronizing the transmitter with the receiver.
Resynchronization
Your remote keyless entry system is equipped with a
security system that prevents anyone from recording and
playing back your signal. The transmitter does not send
the same signal twice to the receiver. The receiver will not
respond to a signal that has been sent to it more than once.
Normally, the transmitter and receiver resynchronize
automatically. However, under certain circumstances,
manual resynchronization may be required.
To resynchronize your transmitter and receiver, follow
these directions:
1. Stand close to your vehicle.
2. Press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons
on the transmitter at the same time.
3. Hold the buttons for at least 10 seconds. During
this time, the doors should lock and unlock once.
This confirms the resynchronization. If the doors
do not lock and unlock, see your dealer for service.

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Storage Compartments
Center Console Storage Area
To open the center console, pull the lift lever up and
the lid back.
To close the center console, push the lid down until
it clicks.
Center Console Cupholders
There are two cupholders located at the front of the
center console, in front of the shift lever. There are also
cupholders for the rear seat passengers located under the
center console lid. Open the center console lid all the
way to uncover the rear cupholders.
Convenience Net (If Equipped)
Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You'll see it
inside the back wall of the trunk. Put small loads, like
grocery bags, behind the net. It can help keep them
from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and
stops. Un
-clip a corner of the convenience net to fit
larger objects behind the net, then re
-clip it to secure
them in place.The net isn't for larger, heavier loads. Store them in the
trunk as far forward as you can.
You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when
you're not using it.
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
(If Equipped)
To use the lighter, just push it in all the way and let go.
When it's ready, it will pop back out by itself.
NOTICE:
Don't hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand
while it is heating. If you do, it won't be able to
back away from the heating element when it's
ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the
lighter and the heating element.
To clean the center console ashtray, remove the entire
ashtray and empty it.

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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.
Lowering Your 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 side door windows completely to avoid
wear to the weatherstrips.
4. Push the button in the latch handle and turn the
handle down to unhook the latch pins from the holes
over the windshield.

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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 on both sides.
Lowering the Top Manually
NOTICE:
Do not attempt to lower the top manually as
damage to the vehicle will occur. If the top fails
to raise or lower completely, see ªRaising the Top
Manuallyº following.
Raising the Top Manually
If your vehicle loses power, or something else happens
that prevents you from raising the top electrically, you
may need to raise the top manually. This will allow you
to safely drive the vehicle until you can get the top
repaired. Raising the convertible top manually should
only be done in an emergency and requires two people.
Before you do these steps, check to make sure that
the bypass switch in the trunk is switched up to the
NORMAL OPERATION position. If it is not, switch it
to the NORMAL OPERATION position and see if the
power top works.

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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 on both sides.
10. Press the bypass switch up to the NORMAL
OPERATION position.
11. Close the trunk.