2003 CHEVROLET CAVALIER remote start

Keys...............................................................2-2
Remote Keyless Entry System.........................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation...........2-4
Doors and Locks.............................................2-7
Door Locks....................................................2-7
Power Door Locks..........................................2-8
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-9
Lockout Protection........................................2-10
Leaving Your Vehicle....................................2-10
Trunk..........................................................2-10
Windows........................................................2-13
Manual Windows..........................................2-14
Power Windows............................................2-14
Sun Visors...................................................2-14
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-15
Content Theft-Deterrent.................................2-15
Passlock
ž....................................................2-16
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-17
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-17
Ignition Positions..........................................2-17
Starting Your Engine.....................................2-19
Engine Coolant Heater..................................2-21
Automatic Transaxle Operation.......................2-22Manual Transaxle Operation...........................2-25
Parking Brake..............................................2-26
Shifting Into Park (P)
(Automatic Transaxle)................................2-27
Shifting Out of Park (P)
(Automatic Transaxle)................................2-29
Parking Your Vehicle
(Manual Transaxle)....................................2-29
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-30
Engine Exhaust............................................2-30
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked. . . .2-31
Mirrors...........................................................2-32
Manual Rearview Mirror.................................2-32
Outside Remote Control Mirror.......................2-32
Outside Power Mirrors...................................2-32
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-33
Outside Breakaway Mirror..............................2-33
OnStaržSystem.............................................2-34
Storage Areas................................................2-35
Cupholder(s)................................................2-35
Center Console Storage Area.........................2-35
Convenience Net..........................................2-36
Sunroof.........................................................2-36
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Theft-Deterrent Systems
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it
impossible to steal.
Content Theft-Deterrent
Arming the System
With the ignition off, pressing the remote keyless entry
transmitter LOCK button will arm the system
immediately after all doors and the trunk are closed. If
the transmitter LOCK button is pressed again within ®ve
seconds, the horn will chirp to con®rm that the system
has been armed.
Once the system is armed, the THEFT SYSTEM light
on your instrument panel will ¯ash and remain ¯ashing.
This con®rms the system is armed and monitoring
the doors and trunk. If the light is on solid, the system is
not properly activated due to either a door or the
trunk being ajar.
If you don't want to arm the system, lock the car with
the lock levers on the doors or with the power door lock
switch.
Disarming the System
If the system is armed, pressing the UNLOCK button on
the transmitter will disarm the system. The THEFT
SYSTEM light will stop ¯ashing.
If the system is armed, turning the key to START will
also disarm the system.
If the system is armed and the trunk is opened using
the trunk release button on the transmitter, the system
will temporarily disarm itself and re-arm when the
trunk has been closed. This allows the customer to exit
the vehicle, lock the doors using the transmitter, and
open the trunk using the transmitter without having
to disarm and subsequently re-arm the system.
How the System Alarm is Activated
If the system is armed, opening any door or trunk, or
using a wrong key to start the vehicle will cause a
pre-alarm chirp for 10 seconds and then a full alarm of
horn and headlights for two minutes.
If an alarm event has ®nished and all doors and trunk
are closed, the content theft security system will re-arm
itself.
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PasslockžWarning Light
This light will come on brie¯y when you turn the key to
START.
If the light ¯ashes, the Passlock
žsystem has entered a
tamper mode. If the vehicle fails to start, seePasslockž
on page 2-16.
On vehicles equipped with the remote keyless entry
system, when the ignition is off and the security system
is armed, the light will ¯ash to indicate that the
security system is active.
If the light comes on continuously while driving and
stays on, there may be a problem with the
Passlock
žsystem. Your vehicle will not be protected by
Passlockž, and you should see your dealer.
Check Gages Warning Light
This light will come on brie¯y when you are starting the
engine. If it comes on and stays on while you are
driving, check your various gages to see if they are in
the warning zones or if you are low on fuel.
See
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-29andFuel Gage on page 3-35. United States
CanadaUnited StatesCanada
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8. Now connect the black
negative (-) cable to
the negative (-)
terminal of the good
battery. Use a remote
negative (-) terminal
if the vehicle has one.
Don't let the other end touch anything until the next
step. The other end of the negative (-) cable
doesn'tgo to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy,
unpainted metal part or to a remote negative (-)
terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery.9. Connect the other end
of the negative (-)
cable at least 18 inches
(45 cm) away from
the dead battery, but
not near engine
parts that move. The
electrical connection is
just as good there,
and the chance
of sparks getting back
to the battery is
much less.
10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
the engine for a while.
11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If
it won't start after a few tries, it probably needs
service.
Notice:Damage to your vehicle may result from
electrical shorting if jumper cables are removed
incorrectly. To prevent electrical shorting, take care
that the cables don't touch each other or any
other metal. The repairs wouldn't be covered by
your warranty.
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