2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Owners Manual

Engine (cont.)
Overheating................................................5-23
Starting......................................................2-18
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)........................ 4-8
Active Light................................................3-29
Warning Light.............................................3-28
Entry Lighting.................................................3-16
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 7-9
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-26
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-13
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-17
Finish Damage...............................................5-77
Fixed Mast Antenna........................................3-71
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-8
Flat Tire........................................................5-61
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-62
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................5-70
Fluid
Automatic Transaxle.....................................5-19
Manual Transaxle........................................5-19
Power Steering...........................................5-30
Windshield Washer......................................5-31Fog Lamps....................................................3-15
Front Reading Lamps......................................3-16
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-5
Filling a Portable Fuel Container..................... 5-9
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-6
Gage.........................................................3-35
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-5
System Inspection.......................................6-22
Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse Block...................5-84
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-81
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.........................5-82
Windshield Wiper.........................................5-81
G
Gage
Check Gages Warning Light..........................3-34
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-29
Fuel..........................................................3-35
Speedometer..............................................3-23
Tachometer.................................................3-23
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Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Specications............................................... 5-5
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities.................................................... 7-5
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-5
Headlamp Wiring............................................5-80
Headlamps....................................................5-42
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-41
Daytime Running Lamps...............................3-13
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-8
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps.............5-44
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-41
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
On Reminder..............................................3-13
Heater...........................................................3-18
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-34
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-22
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-10Horn............................................................... 3-6
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-13
Hydraulic Clutch.............................................5-19
I
Ignition Positions.............................................2-16
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-30
Ination -- Tire Pressure..................................5-53
Inspection
Brake System.............................................6-23
Caliper/Knuckle Maintenance.........................6-23
Engine Cooling System................................6-22
Exhaust System..........................................6-22
Fuel System...............................................6-22
Part C - Periodic Maintenance.......................6-22
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal.........................................6-22
Throttle System...........................................6-22
Instrument Panel
Brightness..................................................3-15
Cluster.......................................................3-22
Overview..................................................... 3-4
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J
Jump Starting.................................................5-37
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-3
Keys............................................................... 2-2
L
Labelling, Tire Sidewall....................................5-48
Lamps
Battery Run-Down Protection.........................3-16
Exterior......................................................3-13
Fog ...........................................................3-15
Front Reading.............................................3-16
Map ..........................................................3-16
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-39
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-41
Latches, Seatback............................................ 1-6
Light
Airbag Readiness........................................3-24
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-27
Brake System Warning.................................3-26Light (cont.)
Charging System.........................................3-25
Check Gages Warning.................................3-34
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)
Active Light.............................................3-29
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)
Warning Light..........................................3-28
Highbeam On.............................................3-34
Low Coolant Warning...................................3-30
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-30
Oil Pressure...............................................3-33
Passlock
®Warning.......................................3-34
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-24
Service Vehicle Soon...................................3-35
Up-Shift.....................................................3-26
Lighting
Entry.........................................................3-16
Lockout Protection..........................................2-10
Locks
Door........................................................... 2-8
Lockout Protection.......................................2-10
Power Door.................................................. 2-9
Rear Door Security Locks............................... 2-9
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance........6-13
Loss of Control...............................................4-14
Low Coolant Warning Light..............................3-30
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M
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts............5-86
Maintenance Schedule
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-18
At Least Once a Month................................6-18
At Least Once a Year..................................6-19
At Least Twice a Year..................................6-18
Brake System Inspection..............................6-23
Caliper/Knuckle Maintenance Inspection..........6-23
Engine Cooling System Inspection.................6-22
Exhaust System Inspection...........................6-22
Fuel System Inspection................................6-22
How This Section is Organized....................... 6-3
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance.....6-13
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services......... 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services.............6-18
Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections......6-22
Part D - Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants.........................................6-24
Part E - Maintenance Record........................6-26
Selecting the Right Schedule.......................... 6-5
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance............. 6-6Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection..........................6-22
Throttle System Inspection............................6-22
Using Your................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-30
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Manual Transaxle
Fluid..........................................................5-19
Operation...................................................2-23
Map Lamps....................................................3-16
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-31
Outside Breakaway Mirror.............................2-32
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-32
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-31
Outside Remote Control Mirror......................2-31
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
N
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-16
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............5-86
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O
Odometer......................................................3-23
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-23
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-12
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-13
Pressure Light.............................................3-33
Older Children, Restraints................................1-27
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar
®System.............................................2-33
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-20
Outside
Breakaway Mirrors.......................................2-32
Convex Mirror.............................................2-32
Power Mirrors.............................................2-31
Remote Control Mirror..................................2-31
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
P
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-26
Shifting Out of............................................2-28Parking
Brake........................................................2-25
Over Things That Burn.................................2-29
Parking Your Vehicle.......................................2-28
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services............ 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services................6-18
Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections..........6-22
Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......6-24
Part E - Maintenance Record...........................6-26
Passing.........................................................4-12
Passlock
®......................................................2-15
Personal Choice Radio Controls........................3-69
Power
Accessory Outlets........................................3-16
Door Locks.................................................. 2-9
Electrical System.........................................5-81
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-18
Steering Fluid.............................................5-30
Windows....................................................2-13
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-12
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R
Radios..........................................................3-36
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-37
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-70
Care of Your CDs........................................3-70
Personal Choice Radio Controls....................3-69
Radio with CD............................3-39, 3-44, 3-54
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............................................3-69
Understanding Reception..............................3-70
Rear Door Security Locks.................................. 2-9
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-24
Rear Seat Operation......................................... 1-7
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-20
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-31
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-4
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-35
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-4
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-65
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-63
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-45Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-11
General Motors...........................................7-11
United States Government............................7-10
Restraint System Check
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-55
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash..................................................1-56
Restraint Systems
Checking....................................................1-55
Replacing Parts...........................................1-56
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-18
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-20
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-29
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-30
S
Safety Belt
Reminder Light............................................3-24
Safety Belts
Care of......................................................5-74
Driver Position............................................1-13
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-13
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts........1-12
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Safety Belts (cont.)
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children
and Small Adults......................................1-24
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-20
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-20
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-26
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-20
Safety Belts Are for Everyone......................... 1-8
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster........................1-19
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Seatback Latches............................................. 1-6
Seats
Easy Entry Seat............................................ 1-6
Head Restraints............................................ 1-5
Manual........................................................ 1-2
Rear Seat Operation...................................... 1-7
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-4
Seatback Latches.......................................... 1-6
Securing a Child Restraint
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-41
Rear Seat Position......................................1-41
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-43
Selecting the Right Schedule, Maintenance.......... 6-5
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle.............................................. 5-5
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4Service (cont.)
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-30
Publications Ordering Information...................7-11
Vehicle Soon Light.......................................3-35
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-55
Setting the Time
Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS).........3-36
Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS).....3-36
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-77
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-26
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-28
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance................ 6-6
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................1-19
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-8
Spare Tire
Installing....................................................5-65
Removing...................................................5-63
Storing.......................................................5-70
Specications, Capacities.................................5-85
Speedometer..................................................3-23
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-18
Steering........................................................4-10
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot
and Seal Inspection.....................................6-22
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
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Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-35
Convenience Net.........................................2-35
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-35
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-28
Sun Visors.....................................................2-13
Sunroof.........................................................2-35
T
Tachometer....................................................3-23
Taillamps
Turn Signal Lamps......................................5-44
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-69
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-14
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-14
Passlock
®...................................................2-15
Throttle System Inspection...............................6-22
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Tires.............................................................5-47
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning.................................................5-76
Buying New Tires........................................5-56
Chains.......................................................5-60
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-62
Cleaning....................................................5-77Tires (cont.)
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-71
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-61
Ination -- Tire Pressure...............................5-53
Inspection and Rotation................................5-54
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-65
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-65
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-63
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-70
Tire Sidewall Labelling..................................5-48
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-50
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-57
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-58
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-58
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-55
Top Strap......................................................1-37
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-38
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-35
Towing a Trailer..................................4-37, 4-43
Your Vehicle...............................................4-35
Traction
Enhanced Traction System (ETS).................... 4-8
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)
Active Light.............................................3-29
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