2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER trunk

Storage Areas
Cupholder(s)
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. There
may also be a large, removable cupholder inside of the
center console lid.
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.
Convenience Net
Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You will see
it inside the back wall of the trunk. Put small loads
behind the net. It can help keep them from falling over
during sharp turns or quick starts and stops.Unclip a corner of the convenience net to t larger
objects behind the net, then reclip it to secure them in
place. The net is not 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 at when you
are not using it.
Sunroof
The vehicle may have a
sunroof. With the ignition
in the ON position,
press and hold the rear of
the sunroof switch,
located on the headliner,
and the sunroof will
open to the vent position.
The sunshade must be
opened manually.
Press the sunroof switch twice and hold the rear of the
switch to open the sunroof and sunshade. Release
the switch to stop the sunroof.
Press and hold the front of the switch to close the
sunroof. The sunshade can only be closed by hand.
The sunroof cannot be opened or closed if the vehicle
has an electrical failure.
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Fog Lamp Button. SeeFog Lamps on page 3-15.
B. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. SeeInstrument
Panel Brightness on page 3-15.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-22.
E. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
F. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions on page 2-16.
G. Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls. SeeWindshield
Wipers on page 3-9andWindshield Washer on
page 3-10.
H. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-36.
I. Climate Controls and Rear Window Defogger.
SeeClimate Control System on page 3-18.
J. Fuse Panel. SeeInstrument Panel Fuse Block on
page 5-82.K. Remote Trunk Release Button. See “Remote Trunk
Release” underTrunk on page 2-10.
L. Hood Release Lever. SeeHood Release on
page 5-10.
M. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever. SeeTilt Wheel on
page 3-6.
N. Accessory Power Outlet (If Equipped). See
Accessory Power Outlets on page 3-16. Cigarette
Lighter (If Equipped). SeeAshtrays and Cigarette
Lighter on page 3-17.
O. Parking Brake Lever. SeeParking Brake on
page 2-25.
P. Accessory Power Outlet. SeeAccessory Power
Outlets on page 3-16.
Q. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transaxle Operation on
page 2-20andManual Transaxle Operation on
page 2-23.
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Entry Lighting
When you open either a front door or 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 your vehicle has this feature, these lamps are located
on the rearview mirror. Turn each one on and off by
pressing its button.
Map Lamps
If your vehicle has this feature, these lamps are located
in front of the dome lamp. To turn the lamps on and
off, press the button.
Battery Run-Down Protection
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:
Turn the ignition on.
Turn the activated interior lamp off, then on.
Open any door.
The battery rundown protection feature will also be
activated when any door is left open.
Accessory Power Outlets
Accessory power outlets can be used to connect
electrical equipment such as a cellular phone or CB radio.
The accessory power outlet is located on the lower
console on the passenger’s side. There, also, may be
an additional accessory power outlet instead of a
cigarette lighter.
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Winter Driving
Here are some tips for winter driving:
Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.
You may want to put winter emergency supplies in
your trunk.
Also seeTires on page 5-47.Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a
supply of windshield washer uid, a rag, some winter
outer clothing, a small shovel, a ashlight, a red
cloth, and a couple of reective warning triangles. And,
if you will be driving under severe conditions, include
a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of
burlap bags to help provide traction. Be sure you
properly secure these items in your vehicle.
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Certication LabelThe Certication label, found on the rear edge of the
driver’s door, tells you the gross weight capacity of your
vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, fuel and cargo. Never exceed the GVWR for
your vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
for either the front or rear axle.
And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it
out. Do not carry more than 132 lbs (60 kg) in your trunk.
{CAUTION:
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the
GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear
GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can
break, and it can change the way your vehicle
handles. These could cause you to lose
control and crash. Also, overloading can
shorten the life of your vehicle. United States version shown, Canada similar
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If you put things inside your vehicle — like suitcases,
tools, packages, or anything else — they will go as fast
as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn
quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep going.
{CAUTION:
Things you put inside your vehicle can strike
and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or
in a crash.
Put things in the trunk or rear area of your
vehicle. In a trunk, put them as far forward
as you can. Try to spread the weight
evenly. If you have fold-down rear seats,
you will nd four anchors on the back wall
of your trunk. You can use these anchors
to tie down lighter loads. They are not
strong enough for heavy things, however,
so put them as far forward as you can in
the trunk or rear area.
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CAUTION: (Continued)

Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle so that some of them
are above the tops of the seats.
Do not leave an unsecured child restraint
in your vehicle.
When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
Do not leave a seat folded down unless
you need to.
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Filling a Portable Fuel Container
{CAUTION:
Never ll a portable fuel container while it is in
your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from
the container can ignite the gasoline vapor.
You can be badly burned and your vehicle
damaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury
to you and others:
Dispense gasoline only into approved
containers.
Do not ll a container while it is inside a
vehicle, in a vehicle’s trunk, pickup bed
or on any surface other than the ground.
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CAUTION: (Continued)

Bring the ll nozzle in contact with the
inside of the ll opening before operating
the nozzle. Contact should be maintained
until the lling is complete.
Do not smoke while pumping gasoline.
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Front Turn Signal and Parking
Lamps
To replace a front turn signal or parking lamp bulb,
do the following:
1. Follow Steps 1 through 3 underHeadlamps on
page 5-42.
2. Hold down the tab
at the top of the
bulb retainer.
Twist the retainer
one-eighth of a turn
counterclockwise
and pull the
assembly out.
3. Remove the bulb by pulling the bulb straight out.
4. Snap in a new bulb.
5. Reinstall the bulb assembly by reversing
Steps 1 and 2.
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps
To replace a taillamp or rear turn signal bulb,
do the following:
1. Remove the fastener which holds down the
trunk trim.
On vehicles without a convenience net, pry the
fastener loose. On vehicles with a convenience net,
remove the net and unscrew the fastener. Then
pull down the trunk trim. SeeConvenience Net on
page 2-35for more information.
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