key CHEVROLET CAVALIER 1996 3.G Owners Manual

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Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing
and diagnostic module, which records information
about the
air bag system. The module records
information about the readiness
of the system, when
the sensors are activated and driver’s safety belt
usage at deployment.
Let
only qualified technicians work on your
air bag system. Improper service can mean that
your
air bag system won’t work properly. See your
dealer for service.
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped
Chevrolet
Air bags affect how your Chevrolet should be serviced.
There are
parts of the air bag system in several places
around your vehicle. You don’t want
the system to
inflate while someone is working
on your vehicle. Your
Chevrolet dealer and the Cavalier Service Manual have
information about servicing your vehicle and
the air bag
system.
To purchase a service manual, see “Service and
Owner Publications”
in the Index.
NOTICE:
If you damage the cover for the’ driver’s or the
right front passenger’s
air bag, they may not
work properly. You may have to replace the
air
bag module in the steering wheel or both the air
bag module and the instrument panel for the
right front passenger’s
air bag. Do not open or
break the
air bag covers.
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For up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is
turned off and the battery is disconnected, an air
bag can still inflate during improper service. You
can be injured
if you are close to an air bag when
it inflates. Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape
or yellow connectors. They are probably part of
the
air bag system. Be sure to follow proper
service procedures, and make sure the person
performing work for you
is qualified to do so.
The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.

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Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant
women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be
seriously injured if they don’t wear safety belts. The best way to protect the fetus
is to protect the
mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more
likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For
pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making
safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and
the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below
the rounding, throughout the pregnancy.
Right Front Passenger Position
The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same
way as the driver’s safety belt. See “Driver Position,”\

earlier in this section.
Rear Seat Passengers
It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up!
Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear
seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are
wearing safety belts.
Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown
out
of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others
in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts.
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Here you can learn about the many standard and optional
features on your Chevrolet, and information on starting,
shifting and braking.
Also explained are the instrument
panel and the
warning systems that tell you if everythmg is
working properly -- and what to do if you have a problem.
Keys
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I A CAUTION: - .-
Leaving young children in a vehicle with the
ignition key is dangerous for many reasons.
A child
or others could be badly injured
or even killed.
They could operate power windows or other
controls
or even make the vehicle move. Don’t
leave the
keys in a vehicle with young children.
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ignition, the doors and
all other locks.
When a new Chevrolet
is delivered, the dealer removes
the key tag from
the key, and gives it to the first owner.
Each tag has a code on
it that tells your dealer or a
qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep the
tag
in a safe place. If you lose your key, you’ll be able to
have a new one made easily using the tag.
NOTICE:
Your Chevrolet has a number of new features
that can help prevent theft. But you can have
a
lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever
lock your keys inside.
You may even have to
damage your vehicle to get in.
So be sure you
have extra keys.
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Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers
-- especially children -- can easily
open the doors and fall out. When
a door is
locked, the inside handle won’t open it.
Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked
door when you slow down or stop your vehicle.
This may not be so obvious: You increase the
chance
of being thrown out of the vehicle in a
crash if the doors aren’t locked. Wear safety belts
properly, lock your doors, and you will be
far
better off whenever you drive your vehicle. Use your
key to unlock y
vehicle from
the outside.
You can also use the
optional remote keyless
entry
system to unlock
your vehicle. our
There are several
ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.
To lock the door from the
inside, push the locking
lever forward.
To unlock the door, pull the locking lever backward.
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1 You can lock or unlock all
doors
of your vehicle from
the driver or passenger door
lock switch.
Push the lower portion
of the switch to lock your
doors. Push the upper portion
of the switch to unlock
your doors.
The lever on each rear door works only that door’s lock.
It won’t lock (or unlock) all of the doors -- that’s a
safety feature.
Rear Door Security Lock (4-Door Models)
Your Chevrolet is equipped
with rear door security
locks that help prevent
~ passengers from opening
, the rear doors of your car
1 from the inside.
To use one of these locks:
1. Use a key to move the lock all the way up.
2. Close the door.
3. Do the same thing to the other rear door lock.
The rear doors
of your vehicle cannot be opened from
inside when this feature
is in use. If you want to open a
rear door when the security lock is on:
1. Unlock the door from the inside.
2. Then open the door from the outside.
If you don’t cancel the security lock feature, adults or
older children who ride in the rear won’t be able to oDen
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine the rear door from the inside. You should let adults and
older children know how
to cancel the locks.
To cancel the rear door lock:
1. Unlock the door from the inside and open the door
from the outside.
2. Use a key to move the lock all the way down.
3. Do the same for the other rear door.
The rear door locks will now work normally.
Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, open your door and set
the locks from inside. Then get out and close the door.
Keyless Entry System (Option)
If your Chevrolet has this option, you can lock and
unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from up
to
30 feet (9 m) away using the key chain transmitter
supplied with your vehicle. Your Keyless Entry
System operates on
a
radio frequency subject to
Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and
(2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Should interference
to this system occur, try this:
Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See the instructions on battery
replacement.
Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle.
This product has a maximum range.
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See your Chevrolet dealer or a qualified technician
blocking
the signal.
for service.
Changes
or modifications to this system by other than an
authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
Operation
The driver’s door will unlock automatically when
UNLOCK is pressed.
If pressed again within five
seconds, all the doors will unlock. All doors will lock
when DOOR
is pressed.
The trunk will unlock anytime when the opened trunk
symbol on the Keyless Entry Control is pressed and
the ignition key is
OFF. On vehicles equipped with a
manual transaxle, the parking brake must be set.
Press DOOR or
UNLOCK to illuminate the interior
lamps. The lamps will then
go off after 40 seconds
when
UNLOCK is pressed and for a few seconds when
DOOR is pressed. When the ignition is turned on, the
lamps will also fade out. See “Illuminated Entry”
in
the Index.
Matching Tkansmitter(s) To Your Vehicle
Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another
transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter
is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased
through your dealer. Remember to bring
any remaining
transmitters with you when you
go to your dealer.
When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter
to
your vehicle, any remaining transmitters must also be
matched. Once the new transmitter is coded, the lost
transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. Each vehicle
can have only two transmitters matched to it.
Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the batteries in your key chain
transmitter should last about two years.
You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter
won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you
have to get close to your,vehicle before the transmitter
works, it’s probably time to change the batteries.

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Transmitter
1. Pop the cover off by inserting a coin or similar object
in the slot between the covers,
and then twisting.
2. Lift the cover off, bottom half first
3. Remove and replace the two batteries. Use two
Duracell@ batteries, type
DL-2016, or equivalent.
4. Put the two halves back together. Make sure the
cover
is on tightly, so water won’t get in.
5. Check the transmitter operation.
Trunk
It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid
open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can
come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell
CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if
electrical wiring or other cable connections must
pass through the seal between the body and the
trunk
lid:
Make sure all windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed with the setting
on any airflow selection except
MAX. That
will force outside air into your vehicle. See
“Comfort Controls” in the Index.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them
all the way.
See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.
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Pull upward on the remote
release handle, located on
the floor near the left side
of
the driver’s seat, to release
the trunk lid.
Theft
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your Chevrolet has a number
of theft-deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put on it can make
it
impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help.
Key in the Ignition
If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an
easy target for joy riders or professional thieves
-- so
don’t do it. When you park your Chevrolet and open the driver’s
door, you’ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your
key
from the ignition and take it with you. Always do
this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and
so will
your ignition. If you have an automatic transaxle, taking
your key out also locks your transaxle. And remember
to lock the doors.
Parking at Night
Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out
of sight.
Put them in a storage area, or take them with you.
Parking Lots
If you park in a lot where someone will be watching
your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys.
But what if you have to leave your ignition key? What
if
you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle?
0 Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk
0 Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
0 Then take the door key with you.
or glove box.
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