brake CHEVROLET CAVALIER 2004 3.G Manual PDF

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Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-4
Head Restraints............................................... 1-5
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.................... 3-7
Headlamp Wiring............................................5-80
Headlamps....................................................5-41
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-41
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps.............5-43
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-41
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-22
Hitches..........................................................4-40
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-10
Horn............................................................... 3-5
How the System Alarm is Activated...................2-14
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Surge Tank.................................................5-27
How to Check................................................5-54
How to Check and Add Fluid............................5-20
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-31
How to Detect a Tamper Condition....................2-15
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.......5-18
How to Turn Off the System Alarm....................2-15
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-13Hydraulic Clutch.............................................5-19
Hydraulic Clutch System Check........................6-19
Hydroplaning..................................................4-18
I
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-24
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-23
If the Light Is Flashing.....................................3-30
If the Light Is on Steady..................................3-31
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard.........................4-26
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-28
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer.....................4-38
Ignition Positions.............................................2-16
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check..........................6-21
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-31
Ination - Tire Pressure...................................5-53
Inspection
Brake System.............................................6-24
Caliper/Knuckle Maintenance.........................6-24
Engine Cooling System................................6-23
Exhaust System..........................................6-23
Fuel System...............................................6-23
Part C - Periodic Maintenance.......................6-23
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal.........................................6-23
Throttle System...........................................6-23
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Instrument Panel
Cluster.......................................................3-21
Overview..................................................... 3-2
Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-14
Instrument Panel Fuse Block............................5-82
Interior Lamps................................................3-14
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-36
K
Key Lock Cylinders Service..............................6-19
Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle).............2-18
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-3
Keys............................................................... 2-2
L
Lamps
Exterior......................................................3-11
Interior.......................................................3-14
Lamps On Reminder.......................................3-12
Lap-Shoulder Belt...................................1-14, 1-23LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-40
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-42
Latches, Seatback............................................ 1-6
Leaving Your Vehicle.......................................2-10
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine
Running.....................................................2-26
Light
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-23
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-26
Brake System Warning.................................3-25
Charging System.........................................3-24
Check Gages Warning.................................3-33
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)
Active Light.............................................3-28
Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Warning
Light......................................................3-27
Low Coolant Warning...................................3-29
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-29
Oil Pressure...............................................3-32
Passlock®Warning.......................................3-33
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-23
Service Vehicle Soon...................................3-34
Up-Shift.....................................................3-25
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-31
Lockout Protection..........................................2-10
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Locks
Door........................................................... 2-7
Leaving Your Vehicle....................................2-10
Lockout Protection.......................................2-10
Power Door.................................................. 2-8
Rear Door Security Locks............................... 2-9
Long Trip/Highway Denition.............................. 6-6
Long Trip/Highway Intervals............................... 6-6
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance........6-13
Loss of Control...............................................4-13
Low Coolant Warning Light..............................3-29
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..............................6-24
Caliper/Knuckle Maintenance Inspection..........6-24
Engine Cooling System Inspection.................6-23
Exhaust System Inspection...........................6-23
Fuel System Inspection................................6-23Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
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......6-23
Part D - Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants...............................................6-25
Part E - Maintenance Record........................6-27
Selecting the Right Schedule.......................... 6-5
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance............. 6-6
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection..........................6-23
Throttle System Inspection............................6-23
Using Your................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-43
Making Turns.................................................4-41
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-29
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Manual Transaxle............................................2-18
Fluid..........................................................5-19
Operation...................................................2-23
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Manual Transaxle Check..................................6-19
Manual Windows............................................2-12
Map Lamps....................................................3-14
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-6
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/
Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin
Islands) – Customer Assistance....................... 7-5
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-30
Outside Breakaway Mirror.............................2-31
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-31
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-30
Outside Remote Control Mirror......................2-30
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
N
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-16
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............5-86
O
Odometer......................................................3-22
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-11
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-13
Pressure Light.............................................3-32Older Children, Restraints................................1-29
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar
®Personal Calling.................................2-33
OnStar®Services............................................2-32
OnStar®System.............................................2-32
OnStar®Virtual Advisor....................................2-33
Opening a Rear Door When the Security
Lock is On................................................... 2-9
Operation......................................................3-16
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-5
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-19
Outside
Breakaway Mirrors.......................................2-31
Convex Mirror.............................................2-31
Power Mirrors.............................................2-30
Remote Control Mirror..................................2-30
Overseas – Customer Assistance........................ 7-4
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner’s Information........................................7-12
P
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-26
Shifting Out of............................................2-27
Parking
Brake........................................................2-25
Over Things That Burn.................................2-28
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Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Park (P)
Mechanism Check.......................................6-22
Parking on Hills..............................................4-42
Parking Your Vehicle.......................................2-27
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services............ 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services................6-18
Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections..........6-23
Part D - Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants..................................................6-25
Part E - Maintenance Record...........................6-27
Passing.................................................4-12, 4-41
Passlock
®......................................................2-15
Personal Choice Radio Controls........................3-66
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-7
Playing a CD.................................3-41, 3-50, 3-60
Playing the Radio...................3-36, 3-39, 3-44, 3-53
Power
Accessory Outlets........................................3-15
Door Locks.................................................. 2-8
Electrical System.........................................5-81
Steering Fluid.............................................5-30
Windows....................................................2-13
Power Steering................................................ 4-9
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-12
R
Radio Data System (RDS).......................3-43, 3-52
Radio Messages.....................3-38, 3-41, 3-47, 3-57
Radio Personalization........................................ 2-5
Radios..........................................................3-35
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-36
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-68
Care of Your CDs........................................3-68
Personal Choice Radio Controls....................3-66
Radio with CD............................3-39, 3-43, 3-52
Setting the Time for Radios with
Radio Data Systems (RDS).......................3-36
Setting the Time for Radios without
Radio Data Systems (RDS).......................3-35
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-67
Understanding Reception..............................3-67
RDS Messages......................................3-46, 3-56
Rear Door Security Locks.................................. 2-9
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-26
Rear Seat Operation......................................... 1-7
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-23
Rear Window Defogger....................................3-19
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-30
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-4
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-29
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-3
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Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-4
Remote Trunk Release....................................2-11
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-65
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-63
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-44
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-35
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-11
General Motors...........................................7-11
United States Government............................7-10
Restraint System Check...................................6-18
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-56
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-57
Restraint Systems
Checking....................................................1-56
Replacing Parts...........................................1-57
Resynchronization............................................. 2-7
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-18
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-22
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-6
Routing, Engine Drive Belt...............................5-87
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-29S
Safety Belt
Reminder Light............................................3-23
Safety Belts
Care of......................................................5-75
Driver Position............................................1-14
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-13
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-12
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for
Children and Small Adults.........................1-26
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-23
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-22
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-28
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-22
Safety Belts Are for Everyone......................... 1-8
Safety Chains.................................................4-40
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
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T
Tachometer....................................................3-22
Taillamps
Turn Signal Lamps......................................5-44
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-67
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-14
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-14
Passlock
®...................................................2-15
Throttle System Inspection...............................6-23
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-5
Tire Ination Check.........................................6-18
Tire Sidewall Labeling......................................5-46
Tire Size.......................................................5-50
Tire Terminology and Denitions........................5-50
Tires.............................................................5-46
Buying New Tires........................................5-56
Chains.......................................................5-60
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-62
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-72
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-61
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-53
Inspection and Rotation................................5-54
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
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-20
Top Strap......................................................1-38
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-39Torque Lock...................................................2-27
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires..................4-40
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-29
Towing a Trailer..................................4-37, 4-43
Your Vehicle...............................................4-29
Traction
Enhanced Traction System (ETS).................... 4-8
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)
Active Light.............................................3-28
Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Warning
Light......................................................3-27
Trailer Brakes.................................................4-40
Transaxle
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-19
Fluid, Manual..............................................5-19
Transaxle Operation, Automatic.........................2-20
Transaxle Operation, Manual............................2-23
Transmission
Up-Shift Light..............................................3-25
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual............................................7-12
Transportation Options...................................... 7-8
Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit...................................2-12
Trip Odometer................................................3-22
Trunk............................................................2-10
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-6
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-41
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