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Three important considerations have to do with weight: In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 D the weight of the trailer, D the weight of the trailer tongue D and the total weight on your vehicle's tires. Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It should never weigh more than 1,000 lbs. (450 kg). But even that can be too heavy. It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important. And, it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle. You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Chevrolet Motor Division Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle. And if you tow a trailer, you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight, too. See "Loading Your Vehicle" in the Index for more information about your vehicle's maximum load capacity. 4-37

Section	Page
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual	1
	24
About Safety Belts Here Are Questions Many People Ask and the Answers	24
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	25
Adults	25
Driver Position	25
Lap-Shoulder Belt	25
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (4- Door Models)	27
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	32
Right Front Passenger Position	33
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)	33
How the Air Bag System Works	35
Where are the air bags?	35
When should an air bag inflate?	37
What makes an air bag inflate?	37
How does an air bag restrain?	37
What will you see after an air bag inflates?	38
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	39
Rear Seat Passengers	40
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions	40
Lap-Shoulder Belt	40
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	43
Center Passenger Position	46
Lap Belt	46
Children	47
Infants and Young Children	47
Restraint Systems for Children	51
Where to Put the Restraint	54
Top Strap	54
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	56
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position	58
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	60
Older Children	63
Safety Belt Extender	66
Checking Your Restraint Systems	66
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	66
Section 2 Features and Controls	67
Windows	68
Manual Windows	68
Power Windows (If Equipped)	69
Auto Down Window	69
Lockout Switch	69
Keys	70
Door Locks	72
Power Door Locks (If Equipped)	73
Rear Door Security Lock (4-Door Models)	73
To Use One of These Locks	73
To Open a Rear Door With the Security Lock	74
To Cancel the Rear Door Lock	74
Lockout Prevention (If Equipped)	74
Leaving Your Vehicle	74
Remote Keyless Entry (If Equipped)	74
Operation	76
Radio Personalization Feature	77
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle	77
Battery Replacement	77
Replacing the Battery in the Remote Keyless Entry System Transmitter	78
Resynchronization	78
Trunk	79
Remote Trunk Release (If Equipped)	79
Trunk Release Handle (If Equipped)	80
Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit	80
Theft	80
Key in the Ignition	81
Parking at Night	81
Parking Lots	81
Content Theft Security System (If Equipped)	82
Arming the System	82
Disarming the System	82
How the System Alarm is Activated	82
How to Turn Off the System Alarm	82
How to Detect a Tamper Condition	83
Passlock	83
New Vehicle Break-In	84
Ignition Positions	84
Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle)	86
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	86
Starting Your Engine	86
Automatic Transaxle	86
Manual Transaxle	87
Starting Your 2.2 Liter L4 Engine	87
Starting Your 2.4 Liter L4 Engine	88
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)	89
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater	90
Automatic Transaxle Operation	90
Forward Gears (3-Speed)	92
Forward Gears (4-Speed)	93
Manual Transaxle Operation	95
Five-Speed	95
Shift Speeds	96
Up-Shift Light (Manual Transaxle)	96
Parking Brake	97
Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only)	98
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transaxle Only)	99
Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle)	99
Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only)	100
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle Models Only)	100
Parking Over Things That Burn	101
Engine Exhaust	101
Running Your Engine While You re Parked (Automatic Transaxle)	102
Horn	102
Tilt Wheel (If Equipped) Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	103
Turn Signal and Lane-Change Indicator	104
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	104
Flash-to-Pass	104
Windshield Wipers	105
Windshield Washer Cruise Control (If Equipped)	106
Setting Cruise Control	107
Resuming a Set Speed	108
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control	108
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control	108
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control	108
Using Cruise Control on Hills	109
Ending Cruise Control	109
Erasing Cruise Speed Memory	109
Exterior Lamps	109
Parking Lamps	110
Headlamps	110
Lamps On Reminder	110
Daytime Running Lamps	110
Fog Lamps (If Equipped)	111
Interior Lamps	112
Instrument Panel Intensity Control	112
Illuminated Entry	112
Front Reading Lamps (If Equipped)	112
Map Lamps (If Equipped)	113
Battery Saver	113
Mirrors	113
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror	113
Manual Remote Control Mirror	113
Power Remote Control Mirrors (If Equipped)	114
Convex Outside Mirror	114
Breakaway Mirrors	115
Storage Compartments	115
Center Console Storage Area	115
Center Console Cupholders	116
Convenience Net (If Equipped)	116
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped)	116
Sun Visors	117
Sunroof (If Equipped)	117
The Instrument Panel Your Information System	118
Instrument Panel Cluster	120
Speedometer and Odometer	121
Trip Odometer	121
Tachometer (If Equipped)	122
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	122
Safety Belt Reminder Light	123
Air Bag Readiness Light	123
Charging System Light	124
Brake System Warning Light	125
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	126
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light (If Equipped)	126
Enhanced Traction System Active Light	127
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	128
Low Coolant Warning Light	128
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)	128
If the Light Is Flashing	130
If the Light Is On Steady	130
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	131
Oil Pressure Light	132
Service Vehicle Soon Light	133
Passlock Warning Light	133
Up-Shift Light (Manual Transaxle)	134
Check Gages Light	134
Fuel Gage	135
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	136
Comfort Controls	137
Standard Climate Control System	137
Fan Knob	137
Temperature Knob	137
Mode Knob	137
Climate Control System with Air Conditioning (If Equipped)	138
Fan Knob	138
Temperature Knob	139
Mode Knob	139
Air Conditioning Compressor Button	139
Air Conditioning (If Equipped)	140
Heating	140
Defogging and Defrosting	140
Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped)	141
Ventilation System	142
Ventilation Tips	142
Audio Systems	143
Setting the Clock for Systems without Radio Data System	143
Setting the Clock for Systems with Radio Data System	143
AM-FM Stereo	144
Playing the Radio	144
Finding a Station	144
Setting the Tone	145
Adjusting the Speakers	146
Radio Calibration	146
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player (If Equipped)	147
Playing the Radio	147
Finding a Station	147
Setting the Tone	148
Adjusting the Speakers	149
Playing a Compact Disc	150
Radio Calibration	151
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	151
Playing the Radio	151
Finding a Station	152
Setting the Tone	153
Adjusting the Speakers	154
Using RDS	155
Playing a Cassette Tape	157
Tight/Loose Tape Sensor Defeat	160
Playing a Compact Disc	160
Personal Choice Radio Controls (If Equipped)	162
Theft- Deterrent Feature RDS Radios (If Equipped)	162
Theft-Deterrent Feature Non-RDS Radios (If Equipped)	162
Understanding Radio Reception	163
AM	163
FM Stereo	163
Tips About Your Audio System	163
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	164
Care of Your Compact Discs	165
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	166
Fixed Mast Antenna	166
Chime Level Adjustment (RDS Radios Only)	166
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road	167
Defensive Driving	168
Drunken Driving	169
Control of a Vehicle	172
Braking	172
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)	173
Using Anti- Lock	175
Braking in Emergencies	175
Enhanced Traction System	175
Steering	177
Power Steering	177
Steering Tips	177
Driving on Curves	177
Steering in Emergencies	178
Off-Road Recovery	179
Passing	179
Loss of Control	181
Skidding	181
Driving at Night	182
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	184
Hydroplaning	185
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	186
Driving Through Flowing Water	186
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips	186
City Driving	187
Freeway Driving	188
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	189
Highway Hypnosis	190
Hill and Mountain Roads	190
Winter Driving	192
Driving on Snow or Ice	193
If You re Caught in a Blizzard	194
Recreational Vehicle Towing	196
Towing Your Vehicle From the Front 3- Speed Automatic Transaxle (With a Dolly)	197
Towing Your Vehicle From the Front 4- Speed Automatic and 5- Speed Manual Transaxle (Without a Dolly)	198
Towing Your Vehicle from the Rear (All Transaxles)	199
Loading Your Vehicle	199
Towing a Trailer (Models with 2.4L L4 Engine and 4- Speed Automatic Transaxle)	201
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer	202
Weight of the Trailer	203
Weight of the Trailer Tongue	203
Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires	204
Hitches	204
Safety Chains	205
Trailer Brakes	205
Driving with a Trailer	205
Following Distance	205
Passing	206
Backing Up	206
Making Turns	206
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer	206
Driving On Grades	207
Parking on Hills	207
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill	208
Maintenance When Trailer Towing	208
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing	208
Towing a Trailer (Except Models with 2.4L L4 Engine and 4- Speed Automatic Transaxle)	208
Section 5 Problems on the Road	209
Hazard Warning Flashers	210
Other Warning Devices	210
Jump Starting	211
Towing Your Vehicle	216
Engine Overheating	217
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	217
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	218
Cooling System	219
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank	221
If a Tire Goes Flat	226
Changing a Flat Tire	227
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	228
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	230
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools	235
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools	236
Compact Spare Tire	237
If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	238
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out	238
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care	239
Service	240
Doing Your Own Service Work	240
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	241
Fuel	241
Fuels in Foreign Countries	243
Filling Your Tank	243
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	245
Checking Things Under the Hood	246
Hood Release	246
Engine Compartment Overview	248
Engine Oil	250
Checking Engine Oil	250
When to Add Engine Oil	251
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use	253
Engine Oil Additives	254
When to Change Engine Oil	254
What to Do with Used Oil	255
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	255
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (Three- Speed Only)	257
When to Check and Change	257
How to Check	257
Checking the Fluid Level	258
How to Add Fluid	259
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (Four- Speed Only)	260
Manual Transaxle Fluid	261
Hydraulic Clutch	261
When to Check and What to Use	261
How to Check and Add Fluid	261
Engine Coolant	262
What to Use	263
Checking Coolant	264
Adding Coolant	265
Surge Tank Pressure Cap	265
Power Steering Fluid	266
When to Check Power Steering Fluid	266
How to Check Power Steering Fluid	266
What to Use	266
Windshield Washer Fluid	267
What to Use	267
Adding Washer Fluid	267
Brakes	268
Brake Fluid	268
What to Add	269
Brake Wear	270
Brake Pedal Travel	271
Brake Adjustment	271
Replacing Brake System Parts	271
Battery	272
Vehicle Storage	272
Bulb Replacement	272
Halogen Bulbs	272
Headlamps	273
Front Park and Turn Signal Lamps	275
Taillamps and Rear Turn Signal Lamps	277
Back-Up Lamps	278
Dome Lamp with Integral Reading Lamps	278
Dome Lamp without Integral Reading Lamps	278
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	279
Tires	280
Inflation -- Tire Pressure	281
When to Check	281
How to Check	281
Tire Inspection and Rotation	282
When It s Time for New Tires	283
Buying New Tires	284
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	285
Treadwear	285
Traction AA, A, B, C	285
Temperature A, B, C	286
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	286
Wheel Replacement	286
Used Replacement Wheels	287
Tire Chains	288
Appearance Care	289
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	289
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet	289
Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric	290
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems	290
Cleaning Vinyl	291
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel	291
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components	291
Care of Safety Belts	291
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	291
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades	292
Weatherstrips	292
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	292
Washing Your Vehicle	292
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	293
Finish Care	293
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped)	294
Cleaning Tires	294
Sheet Metal Damage	294
Finish Damage	295
Underbody Maintenance	295
Chemical Paint Spotting	295
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	296
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	297
Engine Identification	297
Service Parts Identification Label	297
Electrical System	298
Add-On Electrical Equipment	298
Headlamp Wiring	298
Windshield Wiper Fuse	298
Power Windows and Other Power Options	298
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	299
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	299
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	301
Replacement Bulbs	302
Capacities and Specifications	303
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	304
Vehicle Dimensions	304
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule	305
Introduction	306
Your Vehicle and the Environment	306
Maintenance Requirements	306
How This Section is Organized	307
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	308
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	308
Selecting the Right Schedule	308
Short Trip/City Definition	309
Short Trip/City Intervals	309
Long Trip/Highway Definition	310
Long Trip/HIghway Intervals	310
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance	311
Footnotes	311
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance	325
Footnotes	325
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	334
At Each Fuel Fill	334
Engine Oil Level Check	334
Engine Coolant Level Check	334
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check	334
At Least Once a Month	334
Tire Inflation Check	334
Cassette Deck Service	334
At Least Twice a Year	335
Restraint System Check	335
Wiper Blade Check	335
Weatherstrip Lubrication	335
Manual Transaxle Check	335
Automatic Transaxle Check (Three-Speed Only)	335
Automatic Transaxle Inspection (Four-Speed Only)	335
Hydraulic Clutch System Check	335
At Least Once a Year	336
Key Lock Cylinders Service	336
Body Lubrication Service	336
Starter Switch Check	336
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check	337
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check	337
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check	338
Underbody Flushing Service	338
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	339
Steering, Suspension and Front Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	339
Exhaust System Inspection	339
Engine Cooling System Insspection	339
Throttle System Inspection	339
Brake System Inspection	340
Caliper/Knuckle Maintenance Inspection	340
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	341
Part E: Maintenance Record	343
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information	345
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	346
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	348
Customer Assistance Offices	348
United States	348
Canada	349
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U. S. Virgin Islands)	349
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	349
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program	350
Canadian Roadside Assistance	351
Courtesy Transportation	352
Plan Ahead When Possible	352
Transportation Options	352
Shuttle Service	352
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement	352
Courtesy Rental Vehicle	353
Additional Program Information	353
Warranty Information	353
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT	354
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT	354