2002 CHEVROLET CAVALIER remote control

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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.
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-2 Windows
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-4 Keys
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-6 Door Locks
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-8 Remote Keyless Entry (If Equipped)
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-13 Trunk
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-16 Theft
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-17 Content Theft Security System (If Equipped)
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-18 Passlock

2-19 New Vehicle ªBreak-Inº
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-19 Ignition Positions
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-22 Starting Your Engine
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-25 Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
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-27 Automatic Transaxle Operation
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-30 Manual Transaxle Operation
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-33 Parking Brake
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-34 Shifting Into PARK (P)
(Automatic Transaxle Only)
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-36 Shifting Out of PARK (P)
(Automatic Transaxle Only)2
-36 Parking Your Vehicle
(Manual Transaxle Models Only)
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-37 Parking Over Things That Burn
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-37 Engine Exhaust
2
-38 Running Your Engine While You're Parked
(Automatic Transaxle)
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-39 Tilt Wheel (If Equipped)
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-39 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
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-45 Exterior Lamps
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-48 Interior Lamps
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-49 Mirrors
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-52 Storage Compartments
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-53 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped)
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-53 Sun Visors
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-55 Sunroof (If Equipped)
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-56 The Instrument Panel -- Your
Information System
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-58 Instrument Panel Cluster
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-60 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators

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Trunk
To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the key and
turn the trunk lock cylinder or use the remote keyless
entry transmitter (if equipped).
When closing the trunk, close from the center to ensure
it fully latches. Although you may use one hand to
unlock the trunk, it is recommended that two hands on
the upper surface be used to close the trunk.CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid
open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can
come into your vehicle. You can't see or smell
CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if
electrical wiring or other cable connections must
pass through the seal between the body and the
trunk lid:

Make sure all other windows are shut.

Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed with the setting
on any airflow selection except maximum.
That will force outside air into your vehicle.
See ªComfort Controlsº in the Index.

If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
See ªEngine Exhaustº in the Index.

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Interior Lamps
Instrument Panel Brightness Control
This feature controls the brightness of the instrument
panel lights.
The thumbwheel for this
feature is located on the
instrument panel to the left
of the steering column.
Turn the thumbwheel up to brighten the lights or down
to dim them. Turn the thumbwheel up all the way to turn
on the interior courtesy lamps.
Illuminated Entry
When you open either a front door or open a rear door,
the lamps inside your vehicle will go on. In addition, if
your vehicle is equipped with remote keyless entry, the
light will come on when the remote keyless entry
UNLOCK button is pressed.
After you exit the vehicle and all of the doors have been
closed, the lamps will stay on for an additional
20 seconds before fading off. The lamps will also fade
to off when the key is inserted and turned to RUN or
ACCESSORY, or the lock button on the remote keyless
entry transmitter is pressed.
Front Reading Lamps (If Equipped)
These lamps are located on the rearview mirror.
Turn each one on and off by pressing its button.
Map Lamps (If Equipped)
These lamps are located in front of the dome lamp.
To turn the lamps on, press the button. Press the button
again to turn them off.

2-49 Battery Saver
Your vehicle is equipped with a battery saver feature
designed to protect your vehicle's battery.
When any interior lamp (trunk, reading, dome, etc.)
is left on and the ignition is turned off, the battery
rundown protection system will automatically turn the
lamp off after 20 minutes. This will avoid draining the
battery. This system does not protect against leaving
on the headlamps or parking lamps.
To reactivate the interior lamps, do one of the following:

The ignition must be turned on, or

the activated interior lamp must be turned off, then
on, or

any door must be opened.
The battery rundown protection feature will also be
activated when any door is left open.
Mirrors
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror
To reduce glare from lamps behind you, move the lever
toward you to the night position.
Manual Remote Control Mirror
The outside rearview mirror
should be adjusted so you
can see a little of the side of
your vehicle when you are
sitting in a comfortable
driving position.
Adjust the driver's outside mirror with the control lever
on the driver's door.
To adjust your passenger's outside mirror, sit in the
driver's seat and have a passenger adjust the mirror
for you.
The mirror is a spring
-loaded breakaway design.

2-50 Power Remote Control Mirrors
(If Equipped)
The power mirror control is
located on the driver's door.
Turn the control clockwise or counterclockwise to
choose the mirror you want to adjust. Then move the
control in the direction you want the mirror to move.
Adjust each mirror so you can see a little of the side of
your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable
driving position.
The mirror has a spring
-loaded breakaway design.
Convex Outside Mirror
Your passenger's side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror's surface is curved so you can see more from the
driver's seat.
CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.

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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Fog Lamp Button (If Equipped)
B. Instrument Panel Brightness Control
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
D. Instrument Panel Cluster
E. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch
F. Ignition Switch
G. Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls
H. Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped)
I. Audio SystemJ. Climate Controls and Rear Window Defogger
K. Fuse Panel
L. Remote Trunk Release Button
M. Hood Release Lever
N. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever (If Equipped)
O. Parking Brake Lever
P. Accessory Power Outlet
Q. Shift Lever

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Compact Disc Messages
Err (Error): If this message appears on the display
and/or the disc comes out, it could be for one of the
following reasons:

If you're driving on a very rough road. When the
road becomes smooth the disc should play.

If it's very hot. When the temperature returns to
normal, the disc should play.

The disc is upside down.

It is dirty, scratched or wet.

It is very humid. (If so, wait about an hour and
try again.)

If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other
reason, try a known good CD.
Press DISP to make Err go off the display.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can't be
corrected, contact your dealer.Personal Choice Radio Controls
(If Equipped)
This feature enables two drivers to store and recall personal
settings for AM and FM presets, last tuned station, volume,
tone and audio source (radio, cassette or CD).
The numbers (1 or 2) found on the back of the remote
keyless entry transmitter correspond to the drivers (1 or 2).
To recall audio sources, press the UNLOCK button on
the remote keyless entry transmitter and put the ignition
in RUN. The radio settings will automatically adjust to
where they were last set by the identified driver (1 or 2).
To program this feature, do the following:
1. Press the UNLOCK button on the remote keyless
entry transmitter for the identified driver (1 or 2).
2. Put the ignition in RUN.
3. Set all radio preferences. For more information see
ªSetting Preset Stationsº and ªSetting the Toneº
listed for your particular radio.
Follow these steps each time you want to change the
stored settings.
All vehicles are shipped with this feature on. This
feature can be disabled by your dealer if desired.

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Fuse Usage
TURN
-B/U Turn Signals, Back-Up Lamps
ERLS Engine Relays
BCM/CLU Body Control Module, Instrument
Panel Cluster
PCM Powertrain Control ModuleFuse Usage
IGN MDL Ignition Module
F/P
-INJ Fuel Pump, Fuel Injectors
AIR BG Air Bag
CRUISE Cruise Control Module/Switch
ABS Anti
-Lock Brake (Ignition)
APO Accessory Power Outlet
RFA BATT Remote Keyless Entry System
MIR/DLC Power Mirror/Diagnostic Link
Connector
LT HDLP Left Headlamp
RDO/INTLP Radio, Interior Lamps
RT HDLP Right Headlamp
CLSTR Instrument Panel Cluster
EXT LP Exterior Lamps
CIG Cigarette Lighter