ECU CHEVROLET CAVALIER 1997 3.G Owner's Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a
Power Loss
Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than
15 seconds between steps:
1. LOC appears when the ignition is on.
2. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display.
3. Press MN again to make the last two digits agree
with your code.
4. Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree
with
your code.
5. Press AM-FM after you have confirmed that the code matches the secret code you have written down.
The display will show
SEC, indicating the radio is
now operable and secure.
If you enter the wrong code eight times, INOP will
appear
on the display. You will have to wait an hour
with the ignition on before you can try again. When you
try again, you will only have three chances to enter the
correct code before INOP appears.
If you lose
or forget your code, contact your dealer.
Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature
1. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down
4. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display.
until
SEC shows on the display.
5. Press
MN again to make the last two digits agree
with your code.
6. Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree
with your code.
7. Press AM-FM after you have confirmed that the
code matches the secret code you
have written down.
The display will show
---, indicating that the radio is
no longer secured.
If the code entered is incorrect,
SEC will appear on the
display. The radio will remain secured until the correct
code is entered.
When battery power is removed and later applied to a
secured radio, the radio won’t turn on and
LOC will
appear on the display.
To unlock a secured radio, see “Unlocking the
Theft-Deterrent Feature After
a Power Loss” earlier in
this section.
Enter
your secret code as follows; pause no more than
15 seconds between steps:
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Here are Some tips for winter driving:
Havk y6i-n Chevrolet in good shape for winter.
You may want to put winter emergency supplies in
your trunk. Include an
ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply
of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer
clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a
couple of reflective 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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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’ll
find four anchors on the back wall
of your
trunk.
You can use these anchors to tie
down lighter loads. They’re 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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e Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle
so that some of them are
above the tops of the seats.
a Don’t leave an unsecured child restraint in
your vehicle.
When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
Don’t leave a seat folded down unless you
need to.

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You should always attach chains between your vehicle
and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue
of the trailer
so that the tongue will not drop to the road
if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions
about safety chains may be provided by the hitch
manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. Follow the
manufacturer’s recommendation for attaching safety
chains and do not attach them to the bumper. Always
leave just enough slack
so you can turn with your rig.
And, never allow safety chains to drag on the ground.
Trailer Brakes
Does your trailer have its own brakes? Be sure to read
and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes
so
you’ll be able to install, adjust and maintain them
properly. Because you have anti-lock brakes, do not try
to tap into your vehicle’s brake system. If you do, both
brake systems won’t work well, or at all.
Driving with a Trailer
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.
Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get
to
know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of
handling and braking with the added weight of the
trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving
is now
a good deal longer and not nearly as
responsive as your vehicle
is by itself.
Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector,
lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has
electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure
the brakes are working. This lets you check your
electrical connection at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the
load is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer brakes
are still working.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you
would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This
can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking
and sudden turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when
you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal
longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before you can return to your lane.

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key OFF. The steering wheel should be clamped in
a straight-ahead position, with a clamping device
designed
for towing service. Do not use the vehicle’s
steering column lock for this. The transaxle should be in
NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake released.
To help avoid injury to you or others:
Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is
Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds.
Never tow with damaged parts not
fully secured.
Never get under your vehicle after it has
been lifted by the tow truck.
Always secure the vehicle on each side with
separate safety chains when towing it.
Never use J-hooks. Use T-hooks instead.
being towed.
A vehicle
can fall from a car carrier if it isn’t
adequately secured. This can cause
a collision,
serious personal injury and vehicle damage. The
vehicle should be tightly secured with chains or
steel cables before it
is transported.
Don’t use substitutes (ropes, leather straps,
canvas webbing, etc.) that can be cut by sharp
edges underneath the towed vehicle. Always use
T-hooks inserted in the T-hook slots. Never use
J-hooks. They will damage drivetrain and
suspension components.

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Before hooking up to a tow truck, be sure to read all
the information in “Towing Your Vehicle’’ earlier in
this section. Attach
T-hook chains into the slots in
the bottom of the
floor
pan, just behind the front wheels, on both sides.
These
slots are to be used when loading and securing to
car-carrier equipment.

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I NOTICE: I
Towing dolly required under front wheels when
equipped with automatic transmission or damage
will occur.
I
Before hooking up to a tow truck, be sure to read all the
information in “Towing Your Vehicle” earlier in this
section. Also be sure to use the proper hookup for your
particular vehicle.
Attach T-hook chains on both sides in the slotted holes
in the bottom of the frame rail, just ahead
of the rear
wheels. These slots are to be used when loading and
securing to car-carrier equipment.
Place the front wheels
on a towing dolly or place the
vehicle on a car carrier.

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i
i Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the
passenger compartment
of the vehicle could
I cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose
equipment could strike someone. Store all these
in the proper place.
I
I- H
L
A. Wrench
B. Jack C. Flat Road Tire
D. Adapter
E. Extension
F. Wing Bolt
G. Cover
H. Nut
Store the flat tire in the compact spare tire compartment
and secure the adapter, extension (aluminum wheel
only) and wing bolt. Store the jack and wheel wrench in
the foam tray.
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Use another type of traction device only
if its
manufacturer recommends it for use on your
vehicle and tire size combination and road
conditions. Follow that manufacturer’s
instructions.
To help avoid damage to your
vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove the
device
if it’s contacting your vehicle, and don’t
spin your wheels.
If you do find traction devices that will fit, install
them on the front tires.
If you have other tires, use tire chains only where
legal and only when you must. Use only
SAE
Class “S” type chains that are the proper size for
your tires. Install them on the front tires and
tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends
securely fastened. Drive slowly and follow the
chain manufacturer’s instructions.
If you can
hear the chains contacting your vehicle, stop
and retighten them.
If the contact continues,
slow down until
it stops. Driving too fast or
spinning the wheels with chains on will damage
your vehicle.
Appearance Care
Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some
are toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a
match
or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are
dangerous if
you breathe their fumes in a closed space.
When you
use anything from a container to clean your
Chevrolet, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s
warnings and instructions. And always open your doors
or windows when you’re cleaning the inside.
Never use these to clean your vehicle:
Gasoline
Benzene
Naphtha
Carbon Tetrachloride
Acetone
Paint Thinner
Turpentine
0 Lacquer Thinner
Nail Polish Remover
They can all be hazardous
-- some more than
others
-- and they can all damage your vehicle, too.

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.................................. 6-34
Fluid
....................................... 6-31
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-3 1
Parking
..................................... 2-26
PedalTravel
................................. 6-34
Replacing System
Parts ........................ 6-34
System Warning Light
......................... 2-69
Trailer
...................................... 4-40
Transaxle Shift Interlock Check
.................. 7-44
Wear
....................................... 6-33
Brakes, Anti-Lock
............................... 4-7
Braking
........................................ 4-6
Braking in Emergencies
.......................... 4- 10
Break-In, New Vehicle
.......................... 2-12
Brightness Control
.............................. 2-44
BTSICheck
................................... 7-44
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-35
Back-up Lamps
.............................. 6-38
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
................. 6-39
Dome Lamp
................................. 6-39
RearTurnSignal
............................. 6-37
Taillamp
.................................... 6-37
Bypass Switch
................................. 2-60
Canadian Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-7
Capacities and Specifications
...................... 6-63
Carbon Monoxide
............... 2.27.2.28.4.30. 4.39 Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7-41
Cassette Tape Player
....................... 3- 10. 3.13
Care
....................................... 3-24
CD Adapter Kit
................................ 3-17
CDCare
...................................... 3-25
CD Player
..................................... 3-17
Theft-Deterrent Feature
........................ 3-21
Center Console Storage Area
...................... 2-48
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement
.... 6-39
Center Rear Passenger Position
.................... 1-33
Certification Label
.............................. 4-34
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-40
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-48
Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5-23
Check Engine Light
............................. 2-73
Check Gages Light
.............................. 2-77
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-48
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-56
Child Restraints
................................ 1-37
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position
........... 1-39
Securing
in the Center Rear Seat Position .......... 1-41
Securing
in the Passenger Seat Position ........... 1-42
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position
.......... 1-42
TopStrap
................................... 1-38
WheretoPut
................................ 1-37
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-59
Cleaner. Air
................................... 6-17
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-50