2003 CHEVROLET CAVALIER air filter

75,000 Miles (125 000 km)
qChange engine oil and ®lter (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs ®rst).An Emission Control
Service.
qLubricate chassis components (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs ®rst).(See footnote #.)
qInspect engine air cleaner ®lter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-18for more information.An
Emission Control Service. (See footnote ².)
qRotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-53for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.) (Also see footnote ++.)
82,500 Miles (137 500 km)
qChange engine oil and ®lter (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs ®rst).An Emission Control
Service.
qLubricate chassis components (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs ®rst).(See footnote #.)
qRotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-53for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
qChange engine oil and ®lter (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs ®rst).An Emission Control
Service.
qLubricate chassis components (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs ®rst).(See footnote #.)
qReplace engine air cleaner ®lter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-18for more information.An Emission Control Service.
qRotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-53for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.) (Also see footnote ++.)
97,500 Miles (162 500 km)
qChange engine oil and ®lter (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs ®rst).An Emission Control
Service.
qLubricate chassis components (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs ®rst).(See footnote #.)
qRotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-53for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
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A
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-16
Adding Washer Fluid.......................................5-34
Additional Program Information........................... 7-9
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-5
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-80
Adjusting the Speakers
(Balance/Fade)....................3-38, 3-42, 3-52, 3-66
Air Bag Systems.............................................1-49
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?....................1-56
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle.........1-58
What Makes an Air Bag In¯ate?....................1-55
What Will You See After an Air
Bag In¯ates?...........................................1-56
When Should an Air Bag In¯ate?...................1-55
Where Are the Air Bags?..............................1-52
Air Bag .........................................................3-24
Readiness Light..........................................3-24
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-18
AM-FM Radio.................................................3-37
AM ...............................................................3-76
Antenna, Fixed Mast.......................................3-78
Antenna, XMŸ Satellite Radio Antenna System . . 3-79
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)............................ 4-6
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-27
Appearance Care............................................5-71
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-74
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-77
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-71Appearance Care (cont.)
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle..............5-74
Finish Damage............................................5-77
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-77
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-77
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-78
Weatherstrips..............................................5-74
Arming the System.........................................2-15
Ashtrays........................................................3-16
Audio System(s).............................................3-36
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-37
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player................3-77
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-78
Care of Your CDs........................................3-78
Chime Level Adjustment...............................3-79
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-78
Personal Choice Radio Controls....................3-75
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-63
Radio with CD....................................3-39, 3-49
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-36
Setting the Time for Radios without
Radio Data Systems (RDS).......................3-36
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-76
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-76
XMŸ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-79
Automatic Transaxle Inspection.........................6-20
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control
System Check.............................................6-21
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Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs...................................................3-32
Engine Compartment Fuse Block......................5-84
Engine Coolant Level Check.............................6-19
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing..................4-40
Engine Oil Additives........................................5-17
Engine Oil Level Check...................................6-19
Engine..........................................................5-18
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-18
Battery.......................................................5-39
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-30
Compartment Overview................................5-12
Coolant Heater............................................2-21
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-29
Coolant......................................................5-22
Cooling System Inspection............................6-23
Exhaust.....................................................2-30
Oil .............................................................5-14
Overheating................................................5-25
Starting......................................................2-19
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)........................ 4-8
Active Light................................................3-29
Warning Light.............................................3-28
Entry Lighting.................................................3-15
Express-Down Window....................................2-14
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-28
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-12F
Filter.............................................................5-18
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-18
Finding a PTY Station
(RDS and XMŸ).........................3-43, 3-53, 3-67
Finding a Station....................3-37, 3-41, 3-51, 3-65
Finish Care....................................................5-75
Finish Damage...............................................5-77
Five-Speed....................................................2-25
Fixed Mast Antenna........................................3-78
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-6
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-61
Flat Tire........................................................5-60
Fluid.............................................................5-20
Automatic Transaxle.....................................5-20
Manual Transaxle........................................5-20
Power Steering...........................................5-33
Windshield Washer......................................5-34
FM Stereo.....................................................3-76
Fog Lamps....................................................3-14
Folding the Seatback........................................ 1-8
Following Distance..........................................4-38
Forward Gears...............................................2-24
Front Reading Lamps......................................3-15
Fuel............................................................... 5-4
Additives...................................................... 5-5
California Fuel.............................................. 5-5
Filling a Portable Fuel Container..................... 5-9
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-7
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Fuel (cont.)
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-6
Gage.........................................................3-35
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-4
Gasoline Speci®cations.................................. 5-5
System Inspection.......................................6-23
Fuses...........................................................5-81
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-81
Windshield Wiper.........................................5-81
G
Gage............................................................3-34
Check Gages Warning Light..........................3-34
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-29
Fuel..........................................................3-35
Speedometer..............................................3-23
Tachometer.................................................3-23
Gasoline......................................................... 5-4
Octane........................................................ 5-4
Speci®cations............................................... 5-5
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities.................................................... 7-5
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-3
Head Restraints............................................... 1-5Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.................... 3-6
Headlamp Wiring............................................5-81
Headlamps....................................................5-45
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-45
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps.............5-47
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-45
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-22
Hitches..........................................................4-37
Hood............................................................5-10
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-10
Horn............................................................... 3-4
How the System Alarm is Activated...................2-15
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank . . 5-29
How to Check and Add Fluid............................5-21
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-33
How to Check................................................5-52
How to Detect a Tamper Condition....................2-16
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.......5-19
How to Turn Off the System Alarm....................2-16
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-14
Hydraulic Clutch System Check........................6-20
Hydraulic Clutch.............................................5-21
Hydroplaning..................................................4-18
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V
Vehicle Identi®cation........................................5-79
Number (VIN).............................................5-79
Service Parts Identi®cation Label...................5-80
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-39
Vehicle............................................................ 4-5
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-32
Parking Your...............................................2-29
Service Soon Light......................................3-35
Symbols......................................................... iv
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-20
Visors...........................................................2-14
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-21
Warnings......................................................... 3-3
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-3
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-4
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. ivWashing Your Vehicle......................................5-74
Weatherstrip Lubrication...................................6-20
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................4-36
Weight of the Trailer........................................4-35
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-16
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-18
What to Use..................................5-22, 5-33, 5-34
Wheels..........................................................5-57
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-57
Replacement...............................................5-57
When to Add Engine Oil..................................5-15
When to Change Engine Oil.............................5-17
When to Check and What to Use.....................5-21
When to Check Power Steering Fluid................5-33
When to Check..............................................5-52
When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.....5-18
When You Are Ready to Leave After
Parking on a Hill.........................................4-40
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-38
Why Safety Belts Work....................................1-10
Window Lock-Out............................................2-14
Windows.......................................................2-13
Manual......................................................2-14
Power........................................................2-14
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