2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER sunroof

Seats and Restraint Systems........................... 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-2
Rear Seats
............................................... 1-7
Safety Belts
.............................................. 1-8
Child Restraints
.......................................1-27
Airbag System
.........................................1-46
Restraint System Check
............................1-55
Features and Controls..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-2
Doors and Locks
....................................... 2-8
Windows
.................................................2-12
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................2-14
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
...........2-16
Mirrors
....................................................2-31
OnStar
®System
......................................2-33
Storage Areas
.........................................2-35
Sunroof
..................................................2-35
Instrument Panel............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
......................................3-18
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........3-21
Audio System(s)
.......................................3-36Driving Your Vehicle....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
........ 4-2
Towing
...................................................4-35
Service and Appearance Care.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-5
Checking Things Under the Hood
...............5-10
Bulb Replacement
....................................5-41
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........5-46
Tires
......................................................5-47
Appearance Care
.....................................5-72
Vehicle Identication
.................................5-79
Electrical System
......................................5-80
Capacities and Specications
.....................5-85
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
......5-86
Maintenance Schedule..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance and Information.............. 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
...........................7-10
Index.................................................................1
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner ManualM

Keys...............................................................2-2
Remote Keyless Entry System.........................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation...........2-4
Doors and Locks.............................................2-8
Door Locks....................................................2-8
Power Door Locks..........................................2-9
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-9
Lockout Protection........................................2-10
Trunk..........................................................2-10
Windows........................................................2-12
Power Windows............................................2-13
Sun Visors...................................................2-13
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-14
Content Theft-Deterrent.................................2-14
Passlock
®....................................................2-15
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-16
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-16
Ignition Positions..........................................2-16
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)...................2-18
Starting Your Engine.....................................2-18
Engine Coolant Heater..................................2-19Automatic Transaxle Operation.......................2-20
Manual Transaxle Operation...........................2-23
Parking Brake..............................................2-25
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle)......2-26
Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle).....2-28
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle).........2-28
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-29
Engine Exhaust............................................2-29
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-30
Mirrors...........................................................2-31
Manual Rearview Mirror.................................2-31
Outside Remote Control Mirror.......................2-31
Outside Power Mirrors...................................2-31
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-32
Outside Breakaway Mirror..............................2-32
OnStar®System.............................................2-33
Storage Areas................................................2-35
Cupholder(s)................................................2-35
Center Console Storage Area.........................2-35
Convenience Net..........................................2-35
Sunroof.........................................................2-35
Section 2 Features and Controls
2-1

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.
2-35

Fixed Mast Antenna
The xed mast antenna can withstand most car washes
without being damaged. If the mast should ever
become slightly bent, straighten it out by hand. If the
mast is badly bent, replace it.
Check occasionally to make sure the mast is still
tightened to the fender. If tightening is required, tighten
by hand, then with a wrench one quarter turn.
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System
The XM™ Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof
of your vehicle. Keep this antenna clear of snow and
ice build up for clear radio reception.
The performance of the XM system may be affected if
the sunroof is open.
Chime Level Adjustment
Chime level adjustment is only available on RDS radios.
The radio is the vehicle chime producer. The chime is
produced from the driver’s side front door speakers.
To change the volume level, press and hold
pushbutton 6 with the ignition on and the radio power
off. The chime volume level will change from the normal
level to loud, and LOUD will appear on the radio
display. To change back to the default or normal setting,
press and hold pushbutton 6 again. The chime level
will change from the loud level to normal, and NORMAL
will appear on the radio display. Each time the chime
volume is changed, three chimes will sound as an
example of the new volume selected. Removing the
radio and not replacing it with a factory radio or chime
module will disable vehicle chimes.
3-71

Fuses Usage
CRUISE Cruise Control Module/Switch
ABS Anti-Lock Brake (Ignition)
APO Accessory Power Outlet
RFA BATT Remote Keyless Entry System
MIR/DLCPower Mirror/Diagnostic Link
Connector
LT HDLP Left Headlamp
RDO/INTLP Radio, Interior Lamps, OnStar
®
RT HDLP Right Headlamps
CLSTR Instrument Panel Cluster
EXT LP Exterior Lamps
CIG Cigarette Lighter
FOG Fog Lamps
HORN Horn
Blank Not Used
Blank Not Used
STOP/HZD Stop Lamps, Hazard Lamps
Fuses Usage
Blank Not Used
Blank Not Used
RR DEFOG Rear Window Defogger
PWR ACC Power Door Locks
Blank Not Used
Blank Not Used
Blank Not Used
O2 HTR Oxygen Sensor Heater
HVAC Climate Control System
WIPER Windshield Wiper
BCM Body Control Module
AMPL Audio Amplier
PWR WDOPower Windows, Sunroof
(Circuit Breaker)
RELAY DRL Daytime Running Lamps (Relay)
Blank Not Used
5-83

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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